Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Dundonald
Also known as: Dún Dónaill
Dundonald in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dundonald 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
Dundonald (from Irish Dún Dónaill, meaning 'Donald's fort') is a large settlement and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies east of Belfast and is a suburb of the city. It is home to Moat Park, the Ulster Hospital, and Dundonald International Ice Bowl.
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Background
Description
In 1177, the Anglo-Norman knight John de Courcy invaded eastern Ulster. To secure his new territory, he established a network of motte-and-bailey castles. Dundonald was a strategic choice for a fortification as it sat on the primary inland route connecting de Courcy's headquarters at Carrickfergus Castle with his southern stronghold at Dundrum Castle. During this era, a wooden tower was constructed atop the man-made hill (the Motte), and a church was established at the base, marking the beginning of the Church Quarter. De Courcy signed a charter mentioning Richard de Dundoenald, who was named Lord of the Manor and is credited with establishing Dundonald as a formal Norman settlement.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5940, -5.8130
- District
- Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Postcode
- BT16 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast East
Sources
- wikidata: Q116756 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dundonald, County Down (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dundonald?
- Dundonald is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT16 2AA).
- Is Dundonald free to visit?
- Yes, Dundonald is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dundonald?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT16 2AA. It sits within the Belfast East parliamentary constituency.