Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Q17861948
Q17861948 in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Phyllis Flannagan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Q17861948 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
The Argory is a 19th-century neo-classical country house and estate in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, near the village of Moy across the River Blackwater in neighbouring County Tyrone. Built between 1820 and 1824 for Walter MacGeough Bond, it is notable for preserved interiors, a rare barrel organ, and extensive wooded grounds along the River Blackwater. It remained in the MacGeough Bond family until it became part of the National Trust's care in 1979. Today, the estate welcomes the public as a historic house museum, offering insights into the lifestyle of the landed gentry and the architectural heritage of Northern Ireland.
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Background
History
Construction began in 1820, with Walter MacGeough Bond commissioning a house that would reflect his status as a prominent landowner and magistrate. Designed in a restrained Neo-classical style, the building was intended as a statement of modernity and taste. In 1822, MacGeough Bond ordered a large barrel organ for the entrance lobby, originally meant to accompany family prayers. Completed by James Bishop in 1824, the organ remains one of the most distinctive features. The property stayed in the family for over 150 years. A fire in 1898 damaged the north wing and part of the organ's mechanism, leading to unrealised plans to convert the lobby into a bathroom. In 1979, the last resident family…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4655, -6.6584
- Established
- 1820
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17861948 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Argory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Q17861948?
- Q17861948 is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- When was Q17861948 built?
- Built or established in 1820.
- Who owns Q17861948?
- Q17861948 is owned by National Trust.