Strangford
Strangford (from Old Norse Strangr fjörðr, meaning "strong sea-inlet") is a small village at the mouth of Strangford Lough, on the Lecale peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 475 at the 2001 Census.
| Strangford | |
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Location within County Down | |
| Population | 474 (2001 Census) |
| Irish grid reference | H8396 |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | BT30 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
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On the other side of the lough is Portaferry on the Ards Peninsula, and there is a ferry service between the two villages. The village has a small harbour, which is overlooked by rows of 19th-century cottages and a fine Georgian terrace.
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