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Historic Sites of Derry & Donegal

This collection highlights the layered history of the Derry and Donegal region, spanning from prehistoric megaliths to 20th-century political landmarks. It features the Grianan of Aileach hillfort, the 17th-century Derry city walls with their original gates, and the 1522 Knockavoe battlefield. Architectural sites range from the medieval ruins of Old Enagh Church to the 19th-century derelict Altinaghree Castle, offering a comprehensive look at the defensive, ecclesiastical, and social evolution of the Northwest.

Historic Sites of Derry & Donegal — 지도

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Grianan of Aileach

The Grianan of Aileach, sometimes anglicised as Greenan Ely or Greenan Fort, is a hillfort atop the 244 metres high Greenan Mountain at…

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Walled City

Built in early 17th century, these these fortifications are the youngest between European city walls and therefore today the most complete.

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Free Derry Corner

Free Derry Corner is a historical landmark in the Bogside neighbourhood of Derry, Northern Ireland, which lies in the intersection of the…

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Siege Heroes Memorial

Erected in 1927, the Diamond War Memorial is located on The Diamond in the centre of Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

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Altinaghree Castle

Altinaghree Castle or Liscloon House, known locally as Ogilby's Castle, is a large, derelict building situated outside Donemana, County…

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Buncrana Castle

An 18th-century manor house built in 1718 by George Vaughan. It is situated near the remains of the 14th-century O'Doherty's Keep and served as a significant residence during the plantation era.

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Butcher Gate

One of the four original gates of Derry's city walls, rebuilt in 1810. It provides pedestrian access to the historic center and played a strategic role during the 1689 Siege of Derry.

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Shipquay Gate

Originally one of the four main entrances to the walled city, this gate was reconstructed in 1805. It features the city's coat of arms and historically connected the city center to the quayside.

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Battle of Knockavoe Battlefield

The Battle of Knockavoe was fought in 1522 between the O'Donnells, led by Hugh Dubh O'Donnell and Manus O'Donnell, both sons of Sir Hugh…

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Ruins of Old Enagh Church

The remains of a medieval ecclesiastical site located between Lough Enagh East and West. Historically linked to the O’Cahan clan, the ruins represent the area's early Christian and medieval heritage.

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Standing Stone

A prehistoric megalithic monument, typically dating to the Bronze Age. These upright stones were often used as boundary markers, ritual sites, or burial indicators in the ancient Irish landscape.

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Stone Circle

An archaeological site featuring a prehistoric arrangement of stones. These structures were commonly used for ceremonial, ritual, or astronomical purposes during the Neolithic or Bronze Age.