Game of Thrones set being built up in Moneyglass near Toomebridge

Game of Thrones set being built up in Moneyglass near Toomebridge

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It's official, Game of Thrones is well and truly back on Northern Irish soil.

After pictures of some of the stars arriving in Belfast for script readings emerged, it was clear work for season six of the hit HBO show was underway.

But now we can reveal that an elaborate new set is being built in the Co Antrim village of Moneyglass.

The pictures show what appears to be the barracks of a castle - or perhaps a part of Winterfell - being set up in the village.

Pink GOT scenes can be seen dotted around the roads leading to the set to help production staff navigate the Northern Irish roads.

A lot of speculation is swirling around the latest season, in particular over whether popular character Jon Snow is alive or dead.

Actor Kit Harrington, who plays the seemingly ill-fated Snow, has been spotted in Belfast on numerous occasions - with latest spotting coming at the Belmont Hotel in Banbridge.

It is not known what part the new set will play in the latest series of Game of Thrones, but pictures seem to indicate a large set is under construction.

It comes after calls from, politicians for the colossal Game Of Thrones ice wall to become a permanent fixture in Northern Ireland.

The 300-mile barrier defending the realm from Wildlings, White Walkers and giants in the popular fantasy series is actually a disused cement works in Co Antrim overlooking the Irish Sea.

It has been transformed into a barricade of ice manned by the Night's Watch military order.

Now local councillors want HBO to leave the set behind once filming ends.