Strangford

Strangford (derive|Old Norse|Strangrfjörthr|sea inlet with strong currents, Irish "Baile Loch Cuan") is a small village in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is situated across Strangford Lough from Portaferry and is the main base for the Strangford Lough ferry service. It had a population of 474 people in the 2001 Census. Strangford is situated in the Down District Council area.

The village has a small harbour, which is overlooked by rows of 19th century cottages and a fine Georgian terrace. It also has a number of good restaurants.

History

Despite having the same name, the village (and the wider ward of Strangford) is not in the Strangford parliament and assembly constituency.

The Troubles

For more information see The Troubles in Strangford, which includes a list of incidents in Strangford during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.

Places of interest

*Strangford Castle, located near the harbour in Strangford, is a 16th century tower-house with drop hole at roof level to defend the door.
*Castle Ward is an intriguing mansion built in 1760 in two distinct architectural styles, Classical and Gothic, overlooking Strangford Lough. The property is owned by the National Trust. Castleward is 7 miles from Downpatrick and 1.5 miles from Strangford.
*Audley's Castle is a 15th century castle located 1 mile (1.6km) north-east of Strangford, on a rocky height overlooking Strangford Lough, grid ref: J5781 5058. [cite book | last=Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland| year=1983 |title=Historic Monuments of Northern Ireland | publisher=HMSO | location=Belfast | pages=p97-98]
*Audleystown Court Cairn is a dual court grave situated near the south shore of Strangford Lough, north-west of Castle Ward, 1.75 miles from Strangford, at grid ref: 562 504).cite book | last=Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland| year=1983 |title=Historic Monuments of Northern Ireland | publisher=HMSO | location=Belfast | pages=p88]

ee also

*List of villages in Northern Ireland
*List of towns in Northern Ireland

References

External links

* [http://www.ninis.nisra.gov.uk/ NI Neighbourhood Information Service]
* [http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/town_Home.aspx?co=7&to=175&ca=0&sca=0&navID=1 Culture Northern Ireland]
* [http://www.strangfordlough.org/ Strangford Lough Online]