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Desertmartin
Desertmartin — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Desertmartin is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.7667°, -6.6833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Desertmartin (; from Irish Díseart Mhártain, meaning 'Saint Martin's hermitage') is a small village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is four miles from Magherafelt, at the foot of Slieve Gallion. In the 2001 Census the greater Desertmartin area had a population of 1,276. It lies within Desertmartin parish, Mid-Ulster District, and the historic barony of Loughinsholin. Neighbouring settlements include Draperstown, Magherafelt, Moneymore, and Tobermore.
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Background
History
The monastic hermitage of Desertmartin was originally dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours. The remains of the ancient parish church are in the townland of Knocknagin at the east side of the village. On 19 May 1922, during the Irish War of Independence, a mob of unionists and Ulster Special Constables attacked and burned many Catholic homes and businesses in Desertmartin, in revenge for the burning of a unionist-owned mill. Special Constables took four Catholic men from their homes outside the village and summarily executed them by the roadside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7667, -6.6833
- District
- Mid Ulster
- Postcode
- BT45 5LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Ulster
Sources
- wikidata: Q482374 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Desertmartin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Desertmartin - geograph.org.uk - 114803.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Desertmartin is a village located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Mid Ulster
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Things to see in Desertmartin
29 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Desertmartin →
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Slieve Gallion
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Desertmartin GAC
Desertmartin GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Killynumber
Killynumber in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Desertmartin railway station
Desertmartin railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Kilcronaghan
Kilcronaghan in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Loughinsholin
Loughinsholin in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Moneyshanere
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Desertmartin railway station
Desertmartin railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Desertmartin GAC
Desertmartin GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Killynumber
Killynumber in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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📷 3Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
1-3 High Street, Moneymore
1-3 High Street, Moneymore in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Desertmartin?
- Desertmartin is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT45 5LR).
- What is Desertmartin?
- Desertmartin — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Desertmartin?
- Drivers can use postcode BT45 5LR.
- Is Desertmartin free to visit?
- Yes, Desertmartin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Desertmartin?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT45 5LR. It sits within the Mid Ulster parliamentary constituency.