Magheramorne, village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Magheramorne is a small village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, nestled quietly in countryside with green fields and rolling hills. Stone buildings in traditional styles line the narrow streets, and the location sits close to the coast overlooking the Irish Sea.
The village grew around a limestone quarry that operated from the 19th century, attracting workers who built a small church for their community. The limeworks and port activity on Larne Lough shaped the area's industrial past and remain visible in the landscape today.
The name Magheramorne comes from the Irish 'Machaire Morna', meaning 'Plain of Morna', reflecting centuries of farming life in the area. The Magheramorne Silver Band has performed since 1882 at local events, while the Newington Rangers football club and traditional community organizations shape village social life today.
The village has no large shops or cafes, but small local businesses serve the community with basic supplies and homemade goods. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear, choose dry weather for walking, and come prepared for wet, muddy ground in the surrounding countryside.
The old limestone quarry became a filming location for the television series Game of Thrones, where scenes of the Wall and Castle Black were constructed with stone and built structures. An elevator was erected to lift actors to the cliff edge and create a frozen, desolate landscape for the show.
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