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Heritage Sites And Stately HomesIn County Down.
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Downpatrick
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| (Fort of St Patrick.) This former jail and military barracks where famous United Irishman Thomas Russell (The Man from God Knows Where) was hanged in 1803, now houses Downpatrick Museum which contains a restored Governor's Residence where visitors can see fascinating displays about life in earlier times, as well as a reconstruction of 18th century cells where prisoners were held before transportation to Australia. The St Patrick Heritage Centre in the town tells the story of Ireland's Patron Saint and the area's strong links to the founding of Christianity in Ireland.
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Rowallane
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| South of Saintfield. The garden is open to the public. ;
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Exploris. |
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| Aquarium showcase for the diverse marine life in the Irish Sea and Strangford Lough. Also in Portaferry is a restored
stable featuring exhibitions on heritage, maritime history and environment
of Portaferry and Strangford Lough. It is located in Castle St, Portaferry.
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Cockle
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| Cockle Row is a 300 year old fishermans cottage complete with 1910 furnishings. The museum chronicles the life of a County Down fisherman and his family at the turn of the century.
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Annalong
Corn Mill. |
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| (Ford of the ships.) This water powered corn mill was restored under the supervision of Dr Fred Hammond a noted authority on mills and water power. It is open to the public, flour making demonstrations are given, there is a cafe on site, and for those who would like something a little stronger than coffee, the Harbour Bar is just across the quay.
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Bronte
Homeland Interpretive Centre. |
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| Drumballroney school and church, where Patrick Bronte, father of the novelist sisters, taught and preached, the buildings are now preserved.
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Delamont
Country Park |
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on A miniature railway traverses the park, during the summer a leisurely tour of the park can be taken on the railway In 2000 the Millennium Stone was erected there. See also The History of Irish Railways.
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Scarva
Visitor Centre. |
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| (Rough shallow ford.) Set in the picturesque village of Scarva, on the banks of the Newry canal the first to be built in the British Isles. The Centre depicts the history of canals in Ireland. Scarva Visitors Centre is open from April until October inclusive: Tues.- Fri., 11:00am - 5:00pm and Sat. - Sun. 2:00 - 5:00pm.
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St.
Patrick's Visitors Centre |
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| Telling the story of Ireland's Patron saint through an informative and dynamic exhibition using modern technology.
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Mourne
Countryside Centre. |
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| Questions and answers on the Mourne Country. Mourne Heritage Trust.
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Ballycopeland
Windmill. |
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