Saintfield is probably most famous for the battle that took place there in June 1798, between the United Irishmen and the York fencibles and local yeomanry during the Irish rebellion. The headstones of men who were killed in this battle can be seen near the river at the bottom of the 1st Presbyterian Church graveyard, however the actual graves and bodies have been built over with new housing.

Rowallane Garden (picture) is situated just outside the village. The exotic gardens were started over 100 years ago, and are now in the care of the National Trust.

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