Benburb
Coordinates: 54°24′43″N 6°44′45″W / 54.4119°N 6.7459°W
| Benburb | |
| Irish: Beann Bhorb | |
 Benburb
Benburb shown within Northern Ireland |
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| Irish grid reference | H815522 |
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| - Belfast | 43 miles |
| District | Dungannon & South Tyrone |
| County | County Tyrone |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNGANNON |
| Postcode district | BT71 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
| UK Parliament | Fermanagh & South Tyrone |
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Benburb (Irish: Beann Borb (proud or bold cliff)[1]) is a Hamlet and townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It lies seven miles from Armagh and nine miles from Dungannon.
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History [edit]
It is best known, in historical terms, for the Battle of Benburb that took place there in 1646. This was fought between the armies of Confederate Ireland led by Owen Roe O'Neill and the Scottish Covenanters led by Munro. The battle resulted in a crushing victory for O'Neill's men at the townland of Drumflugh around a mile outside the village.
Since the Battle of Benburb was a rare 17th century Irish military victory, after Irish independence the new Irish nationalist government named a street in Dublin's north inner city after the battle. Benburb Street runs between Queen Street and Blackhall Place. There is also a Benburb Street in south Belfast just off the Donegall Road.[2]
In later years Benburb became known for its linen production, as did many areas in the North and later still for agriculture, most notably apple farming, and mushroom production.
The Troubles [edit]
For more information see The Troubles in Benburb, which includes a list of incidents in Benburb during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.
Places of interest [edit]
The village is also home to the impressive Benburb Castle built in 1611 by Sir Richard Wingfield on a limestone cliff overlooking the River Blackwater, the border between County Tyrone and County Armagh. The castle is in excellent condition having been recently restored and stands in the grounds of the imposing Servite Priory, a religious order based in the village. Benburb is also located on the Ulster Canal.
Education [edit]
Demographics [edit]
19th century population [edit]
The population of the village decreased during the 19th century:[3][4]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
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| Population | 330 | 253 | 275 | 192 | 222 | 241 |
| Houses | 63 | 63 | 60 | 45 | 49 | 58 |
21st century population [edit]
Benburb Co Tyrone Northern Ireland UK Census Day 2011 . Benburb was classified as a Hamlet the Population was 598 People
Details: 8.9% Were 18 or Younger and 11.7% Were Aged 60 and over
40.0% Were Male and 60.0 Were Female
55.6% Were From a Catholic Background
25.4% Were From a Protestant Community
19.0% Were From Another Religion or had no Religion
NIRSA 2011 / 2012
Benburb Townland [edit]
The townland is situated in the historic barony of Dungannon Middle and the civil parish of Clonfeacle and covers an area of 185 acres.[5]
The population of the townland declined during the 19th century:[6][7]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
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| Population | 64 | 58 | - | 56 | 121 | 35 |
| Houses | 12 | 12 | - | 13 | 24 | 10 |
The increase seen in the 1881 Census was ascribed mainly to the building of houses for millworkers.
See also [edit]
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- Abbeys and priories in Northern Ireland (County Tyrone)
- List of villages in Northern Ireland
- List of townlands of County Tyrone
- Ulster Canal
References [edit]
- ^ "Benburb". Place Names NI. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ^ Google Maps
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ "Townlands of County Tyrone". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
