MacNeill's Egyptian Arch

#5229 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Macneill's Egyptian Arch is a railway bridge in Newry, Northern Ireland. Construction was completed in 1851 for the Dublin and Belfast Junction Railway Company and was the result of collaboration between engineer Sir John Macneill and constructor William Dargan. Locally known as the Egyptian Arch, the rail bridge passes over the Newry–Camlough Road, in the County Armagh half of Newry. ()

Coordinates: 54°11'8"N, 6°21'43"W

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MacNeill's Egyptian Arch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newry Cathedral, Newry Town Hall, Newry and Mourne Museum, Craigmore Viaduct.

1.3 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Newry Cathedral, Newry
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1.1 miSE
Walking tours, Ghost and vampire tours, City tours
Newry Town Hall, Newry
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1.4 miSE
54°10'22"N • 6°20'9"W
Newry and Mourne Museum, Newry
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0.6 miN
54°11'38"N • 6°22'2"W
Craigmore Viaduct, Newry
16 min walk • Historical place, Bridge
1.4 miSE
Church
Saint Patrick's, Newry
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0.7 miW
Museum, History museum
Derrymore House
17 min walk • Derrymore House is a National Trust property in Bessbrook, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The grounds are open to the public most of the year round and the drawing room or "Treaty Room" in the house itself on selected dates only.