Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Carryduff
Also known as: Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh
Carryduff in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carryduff is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Carryduff (from Irish Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh, meaning 'Black Hugh's quarter') is a small town and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of Belfast city centre. It had a population of 7,173 people in the 2021 census. Most of the settlement lies within the townland of Carryduff, although part of it extends into the neighbouring townlands of Killynure and Mealough.
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Background
History
One of the earliest references to the settlement dates from 1622, where its anglicised name is written as Carrow-Hugh-Duffe. The Mourne Conduit was replaced by the Aquarius pipeline and associated infrastructure between 1999 and 2004. This new pipeline was laid to the east and north of Carryduff, crossing the A24 at Brackenvale, and bypassing the Knockbracken Reservoir. The road connections with and proximity to Belfast meant that the town saw some overspill development, from the city, in the 1960s. This period saw several housing developments, the construction of the "Town and Country Shopping Centre", and Carryduff Primary School, leading into the 1970s with the building of the Killynure…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5090, -5.8720
- District
- Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Postcode
- BT8 8RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carryduff?
- Carryduff is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT8 8RJ).
- Is Carryduff free to visit?
- Yes, Carryduff is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carryduff?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT8 8RJ. It sits within the Belfast South and Mid Down parliamentary constituency.