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Charlemont Place, Armagh

Free admission

Charlemont Place, Armagh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

The spire of the First Presbyterian Church seen across the Mall - geograph.org.uk - 5001607

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Charlemont Place, Armagh 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

Charlemont Place is a row of terraced houses in Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The buildings served as the headquarters of Armagh County Council from 1945 to 1973. They are all Grade A listed buildings.

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Background

History

The buildings, which were designed by William Murray (1789–1849) in the Georgian style, were built between 1827 and 1830. The design for each of the buildings involved a main frontage of three bays facing onto Charlemont Place; they were faced in ashlar limestone and each building featured a round headed doorway in the left bay flanked by pilasters supporting an entablature with a fanlight above; there were sash windows with cast iron balconies on the first floor. Archiseek has described the row of houses as "one of the best Georgian terraces in Ireland outside of Dublin". The street was named after the Lord Lieutenant of Tyrone, Francis Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont. The buildings were…

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Coordinates
54.3497, -6.6500
Postcode
BT61 9AX
Parliamentary constituency
Newry and Armagh
Established
1830
Official site
visitarmagh.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Charlemont Place, Armagh?
Charlemont Place, Armagh is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT61 9AX).
When was Charlemont Place, Armagh built?
Built or established in 1830.
Is Charlemont Place, Armagh free to visit?
Yes, Charlemont Place, Armagh is free to enter.
How do I get to Charlemont Place, Armagh?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT61 9AX. It sits within the Newry and Armagh parliamentary constituency.