Shanmaghery
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54°33′50″N 6°53′31″W / 54.564°N 6.892°W
Shanmaghery or Shanmaghry (from Irish Sean-mhachaire, meaning 'old plain'[1]) is a small hamlet and townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, situated three miles from Pomeroy and three miles from Galbally. It is situated in the barony of Dungannon Middle and the civil parish of Pomeroy and covers an area of 426 acres.[2] In 1841 the population of the townland was 193 people (33 houses) and in 1851 it was 161 people (27 houses).[3] "Paul's Planting" was a notable landmark on top of the hill.
Local Interest
The townland contains one Scheduled Historic Monument: Wedge tomb (grid ref: H7065 6850).[4] The stones forming the ante-chamber and burial chamber can be seen, but none of the roof lintels have survived. There is substantial cairn material and the burial chamber is filled with rubble.[5]
Gortavoy Bridge
Gortavoy Bridge is a modern residential area located on the main (B43) road linking Pomeroy to Donaghmore. The local homesteads of Corrycroar and Coolmaghry are nearby. It takes its name from the local bridge. At the rear of Gortavoy Bridge the now dismantled railway line to Pomeroy is situated. A number of bridges in the area are still in use to provide access to local areas.[citation needed]
See also
- List of townlands of County Tyrone
- List of archaeological sites in County Tyrone
- List of villages in Northern Ireland
References
- ^ "Shanmaghry". Place Names NI. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ "Townlands of County Tyrone". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ "Scheduled Historic Monuments (to 15 October 2012)" (PDF). NI Environment Agency. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ "Shanmaghry Wedge Tomb". Irish Antiquities. Retrieved 23 December 2012.