Drumena Cashel

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Overview
There are many stone ring forts in Northern Ireland, but few so well preserved as Drumena. Dating back to early Christian times, the fort is 30 metres in diameter and has an 11 metre accessible underground stone-built passage, probably used as a refuge and for storage.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year
Location
CASTLEWELLAN, Co Down
About the area
Geographically, County Down seems to put a long arm around Strangford Lough, over 70 square miles of water. The arm is the Ards Peninsula, the most easterly part of Ireland.
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Drumena Cashel

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
There are many stone ring forts in Northern Ireland, but few so well preserved as Drumena. Dating back to early Christian times, the fort is 30 metres in diameter and has an 11 metre accessible underground stone-built passage, probably used as a refuge and for storage.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year
Location
CASTLEWELLAN, Co Down
About the area
Area image
Geographically, County Down seems to put a long arm around Strangford Lough, over 70 square miles of water. The arm is the Ards Peninsula, the most easterly part of Ireland.