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Drumnadrough Rath, Antrim

Drumnadrough Rath (aka the Fairy Knowe) is a rath in the Whitewell area of Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The platform is well preserved, except on the east where it was encroached on by the garden. The north-south diameter is 138ft and the platform is up to 4ft above the surroundings. A low bank can be traced around the edge of the platform. The monument is in the care of the Department for Communities. The monument is within the council area of Belfast.
SMR Number: ANT057:009

Place Type: Rath
Alternative name(s): Fairy Knowe
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.661061,-5.939841
Grid Reference: J 3299 8116
Townland: Drumnadrough TD
Civil Parish: Carnmoney CP
Council Area: Belfast CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332438
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Drumnadrough_Rath,_Antrim_332438

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