Knockagh Monument, War memorial obelisk on Knockagh Hill, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The basalt stone obelisk rises 110 feet above Knockagh Hill, providing views of Belfast, Carrickfergus, and the surrounding coastal landscape.
Construction of the memorial began with a foundation stone in 1922, facing delays until completion in 1936 due to financial constraints.
The monument bears text from the hymn O Valiant Hearts, commemorating County Antrim soldiers who died in both World Wars.
Visitors can access the memorial by following Monument Road from Carrickfergus, with a designated parking area at the site.
The structure stands as Northern Ireland's largest war memorial, designed as a half-size replica of Dublin's Wellington Monument.
Location: County Antrim
GPS coordinates: 54.71120,-5.87930
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:45
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