Dark Hedges
The Dark Hedges is a line of 18th century Beech Trees along Bregnagh Road in County Antrim. They are very mysterious looking, like something out of Tolkien. In fact, the road and the overhanging trees were used in filming the TV series Game of Thrones, where they appeared as the King's Road. Other productions have also made use of their menacing appearance.
The trees were planted ca. 1775 along the entrance road to Gracehill House. The entrance drive has long since become a public road.
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