Shanmaghery
| Shanmaghery | |
| Tyrone | |
|---|---|
 Shamaghery | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | H718690 |
| Location: | 54°33’52"N, 6°53’25"W |
| Data | |
| Dialling code: | 028 |
| Local Government | |
Shanmaghery or Shanmaghry is a small, scattered hamlet and a townland in Tyrone, found three miles from Pomeroy and three miles from Galbally.
The name of the townland is from the Gaelic Sean-mhachaire, meaning 'old plain'[1] It is in the Barony of Dungannon Middle and covers 426 acres. In 1841 the population of the townland was 193 people (33 houses) and in 1851 it was 161 people (27 houses).[2] "Paul's Planting" was a notable landmark on top of the hill.
Local Interest
The townland contains one scheduled historic monument, namely a wedge tomb (H70656850).[3] 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.[4]
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.
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References
- ↑ Shanmaghry - Placenames NI
- ↑ "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. http://eppi.dippam.ac.uk/documents/13130/eppi_pages/336883.
- ↑ Scheduled Historic Monuments, 1 April 2019: Historic Environment Division, DoCNI
- ↑ "Shanmaghry Wedge Tomb". Irish Antiquities. http://irishantiquities.bravehost.com/tyrone/shanmaghry/shanmaghry.html.