Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Prehen
In or near Newbuildings.
Prehen in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Prehen, the nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, located 3.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is BT47 2FE, and entry to the site is free.
About
Prehen 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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From the Wikipedia article
Prehen (possibly from Irish preachan, meaning 'place of the crow') is a small townland and estate outside the city of Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The estate is located in the Prehen and Brickkilns townland. Roads in the Prehen area consist of Victoria road, Prehen Park (other streets in estate), Corrody Road and Woodside Road. The estate is located between Derry city and Newbuildings just off the A5 and is accessible this way while the townland is located on the eastern part of the City Of Derry Golf Course and part of the Woodside Road (Corrody road junction).
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Background
History
Before the Plantation of Ulster in the early seventeenth century, Prehen was in the freehold of Captain Manus O'Cahan but was taken over by the Goldsmiths' Company of London. The first settlers arrived in the 1620s, but it was not until 1664 when the land was granted by charter to Alexander Tomkins, who established the main house, that it became truly habitable. Later, in 1738, the Prehen heiress Honoria Tomkins, great-granddaughter of Tomkins, married Andrew Knox of Rathmullan and Moneymore; he was the great-great-grandson of Andrew Knox, Bishop of the Isles, who first arrived in Ireland in 1609 from Scotland to establish the Protestant faith. In this way, Andrew Knox of Rathmullan and…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9713, -7.3435
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT47 2FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 3.1 km
Sources
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New Buildings
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Clondermot Hill
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Londonderry Cow Market railway station
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Nixon's Corner
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prehen?
- Prehen is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT47 2FE).
- What is Prehen?
- Prehen in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prehen?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT47 2FE.
- Is Prehen free to visit?
- Yes, Prehen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prehen?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT47 2FE.