Holywood, Co. Down during the Second World War

The Second World War in Holywood, Co. Down brough Axis detainees to the town as locals became used to the sight of prisoners of war at the town's camps.

Holywood

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

Places of Interest

The following places will be of interest to anyone wishing to explore more of the area's Second World War heritage.

Map showing Holywood War Memorial, Holywood, Co. Down

Holywood War Memorial, Holywood, Co. Down

Redburn Square, Holywood, Co. Down

Holywood War Memorial stands in what was once Railway Square in Holywood, Co. Down. It commemorates 28 who died during the Second World War.

Map showing Kinnegar Prisoner of War Camp, Holywood, Co. Down

Kinnegar Prisoner of War Camp, Holywood, Co. Down

38 Kinnegar Road, Holywood, Co. Down

Kinnegar Prisoner of War Camp stood on the site of Kinnegar Barracks, Holywood, Co. Down. In February 1945, 9 German POWs staged a daring escape attempt.

Map showing Palace Barracks, Holywood, Co. Down

Palace Barracks, Holywood, Co. Down

172 Jackson's Road, Holywood, Co. Down

A military installation has stood at the site of Palace Barracks, Holywood, Co. Down since around 1886. It was a hive of activity in wartime.