Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Magherafelt
Also known as: Machaire Fíolta
In or near Castledawson.
Magherafelt in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Magherafelt 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
Magherafelt is a town located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is known for its rich history and cultural significance, serving as a hub for local activities and community events.
From the Wikipedia article
Magherafelt ( MA-hə-rə-FELT, MAK-ə-; from Irish Machaire Fíolta, meaning 'plain of Fíolta', pronounced [ˈmˠaxəɾʲə ˈfʲiːl̪ˠt̪ˠə]) is a town and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 9,071 at the 2021 census. It is the biggest town in the south of the county and is the social, economic and political hub of the area. It is part of Mid-Ulster District.
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Background
History
Magherafelt has been documented as a town since 1425. An earlier name for the area was Teach Fíolta – 'Fíolta's (monastic) house'. This would suggest that there was a monastic settlement here under the leadership of Fíolta. The site of the medieval parish church may be marked by the ruins of a later church and graveyard at the bottom of Broad Street. The Salters Company of London was granted the surrounding lands in South Londonderry in the seventeenth century as part of the Plantation of Ulster. Subsequently, the town began to take on its current shape with a central diamond forming the heart of the town. During The Troubles in the late 20th century, 11 people were killed in or near…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7520, -6.5930
- District
- Mid Ulster
- Postcode
- BT45 6JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Ulster
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1854188 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Magherafelt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Magherafelt?
- Magherafelt is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT45 6JX).
- What is Magherafelt?
- Magherafelt in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Magherafelt?
- Drivers can use postcode BT45 6JX.
- Is Magherafelt free to visit?
- Yes, Magherafelt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Magherafelt?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT45 6JX. It sits within the Mid Ulster parliamentary constituency.