Across Northern Ireland, a number of National Trust properties saw use during the Second World War. Many of these sites retain elements dating back to the time.
Mussenden Road Downhill Co. Londonderry BT51 4RP
During the Second World War, elements of the Royal Air Force had billets at Downhill House, while artillery batteries carried out training around Mussenden.
Dundrum Co. Down
During The Second World War, those tasked with home defence erected a line of wooden obstacles along the beach to make life difficult for any would-be invaders.
20 Springhill Road Moneymore Co. Londonderry BT45 7NQ
During the Second World War, the National Trust property at Springhill House, Moneymore, Co. Londonderry saw use as a base for visiting soldiers in training.
