Where is the Mound of Down located?

The Mound of Down is located in Downpatrick, Co. Down.

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Mound of Down

Name: Mound of Down
Address: Mount Cres, Downpatrick BT30 6AT, United Kingdom, Downpatrick, Down, GB

Historical LandmarkDownpatrick, Down4.5 (35 Google reviews)Open now

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Mound of Down is a local business in Downpatrick, Co. Down, listed under Historical Landmark on LocallyIrish.ie. It has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 35 Google reviews.

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Downpatrick, Co. Down. The Mound of Down is an ancient monument and a historical landmark that gives County Down its name. Originally Rath Celtair, it became a stronghold for the Dál Fiatach. It is an Iron Age defensive earthwork with a Norman Motte and Bailey built by John de Courcy after 1177. The site is an impressive motte and bailey style fort abandoned before completion. From the mound, there are views over Down Cathedral and Inch Abbey. During summer, the site is left as a wildflower meadow.

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Mound of Down is open Monday open 24 hours; Tuesday open 24 hours; Wednesday open 24 hours; Thursday open 24 hours; Friday open 24 hours; Saturday open 24 hours; Sunday open 24 hours. Hours can change on bank holidays — check this page for any special hours.

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Q: What is the Mound of Down?
A: The Mound of Down is an ancient monument and a historical landmark that gives County Down its name. Originally Rath Celtair, it became a stronghold for the Dál Fiatach. It is an Iron Age defensive earthwork with a Norman Motte and Bailey built by John de Courcy after 1177. The site is an impressive motte and bailey style fort abandoned before completion.
Q: Where is the Mound of Down located?
A: The Mound of Down is located in Downpatrick, Co. Down.
Q: What can you see from the Mound of Down?
A: From the mound, there are views over Down Cathedral and Inch Abbey.
Q: What happens at the Mound of Down during summer?
A: During summer, the site is left as a wildflower mead.