Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Legananny
In or near Moneyslane.
Legananny in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Legananny is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Legananny Dolmen is a notable tripod portal tomb in Northern Ireland, characterized by its large flat capstone supported by three tall stones. The site features remnants of a cairn and has historical significance, including early records of urns found at the location.
From the Wikipedia article
Legananny (believed to derive from Irish: Liagán Áine, meaning "Áine's standing stone") is a townland located 5.6 km (3.5 mi) north of Leitrim in County Down, Northern Ireland. It covers approximately 7.8 km2 (1,918.23 acres). The townland lies within the civil parish of Drumgooland and the historic barony of Iveagh Upper, Lower Half. Legananny has a population of approximately 100 people, most of whom are farmers and their families.
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Background
History
Legananny encompasses the summit of Cratlieve, which rises to 429 metres, although the mountain is not referenced in the townland's name. It is one of the larger townlands in the area and historically contained a graveyard. The origin of the name Legananny has been subject to scholarly debate. One proposal suggests it derives from the Irish Lag an Eanaigh, meaning “hollow of the marsh,” a linguistically plausible interpretation. P.W. Joyce gives Lug an Eanaigh as the Irish form, though it may be more likely that the name originates from Liag an Eanaigh, referring to the prominent stone monument in the area. The English form “Legananny” more closely resembles liag (stone) than lug (hollow),…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3230, -6.0202
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT31 9TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Phone
- 028 9082 3207
- Official site
- www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Legananny?
- Legananny is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT31 9TG).
- What is Legananny?
- Legananny in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Legananny?
- Drivers can use postcode BT31 9TG.
- Is Legananny free to visit?
- Yes, Legananny is free to enter.
- How do I get to Legananny?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT31 9TG. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.