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County Londonderry - Castles, Cathedrals,
Monuments,
Stately Homes & Palaces
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Since the stone age, man has been
creating majestic structures that we still marvel at
today.
Whether you are interested in ancient monuments,
battlefield sites, re-enactments,
Roman and Norman forts and castles, Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic
Cathedrals, Ruined Abbeys etc, this is the page that
should give you the information you need.
Here we try to list properties in
private ownership but open to the public (even if only
occasionally) as well as those in the care of the
National Trust or English/Scottish Heritage.
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We know that not all the
properties in County Londonderry are listed.
Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
here.
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Springhill
20 Springhill Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, Co
Londonderry BT45 7NQ
Tel: 01648 748210
E-mail:
springhill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
A 17th century `Planter' house with later
additions.
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St. Columb's Cathedral
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E-mail:
robert.mac@ntlworld.com
Web:
www.stcolumbscathedral.org
St. Columb's Cathedral, built in 1628 and
consecrated in 1634, is the first Protestant
cathedral to be constructed in Europe since the
Reformation. The cathedral houses the earliest
church bell in Ireland, many relics of the
1688-1689 city siege, and the cathedral's
stained glass depict scenes from the siege.
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Long Tower Church
Bishop Street, Derry
Tel: 028 71267284
Long Tower Church was built in the late 18th
century and is supposed to be associated with
the 12 century monastic period. It is the oldest
Catholic church in the city and has an
interesting Rococo interior.
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Saint Eugenes Cathedral
Derry, County Londonderry
Saint Eugenes Cathedral was completed in 1903
and is one of the city's most impressive
structures with its style of Gothic revival.
Open daily.
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Our Lady Of Lourdes Church
Steelstown Road, Londonderry, County Londonderry
Built in 1976 the designs of Liam McCormick. The
church is tent-shaped, its interior clad in
rough-sawn deal timber which gives a warm
textured quality to the large space.
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PREHEN HOUSE
Prehen Road, Derry, Londonderry, BT47 2PB
Tel: 028 7134 2829
E-mail:
admin@prehen.net
Prehen House is a rare and sophisticated early
Georgian family home, boasting one of Ireland's
finest interiors. This grade A building lies
within idyllic landscaped parkland and woods,
featuring the derelict duck pond (for trapping),
ice house and walled garden. It has a lively and
dramatic history that includes the Legend of
Half-Hanged McNaughton as well as the escape of
a German Baron. Prehen is home to the historic
Knox family; among them are adventurers,
writers, poets, pranksters, code-breakers and
Bishops. Open 2-5 pm Tuesday to Sunday, March to
October. Other times and large groups by
appointment please. Entrance is £4.
The 1840's
Coach House self catering accommodation, has been renovated to sleep 4-5
guests. All necessities such as sheets, towels
and cooking ware are provided. There are two
upstairs bedrooms: one with a double bed, one
with both a double and a single bed. Both rooms
are adjacent to a shared bathroom. A cot is
available. There is one large sitting room and a
smaller one with a working fire-place. As well
as the kitchen there is also a ground-floor W.C.
There are clothes washing and drying machines.
Situated within idyllic landscaped farmyard,
private woods and parkland of Prehen House.
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PREHEN HOUSE
Prehen Road, Derry, Londonderry, BT47 2PB
Tel: 028 7134 2829
E-mail:
admin@prehen.net
Prehen House is a rare and sophisticated early
Georgian family home, boasting one of Ireland's
finest interiors. This grade A building lies
within idyllic landscaped parkland and woods,
featuring the derelict duck pond (for trapping),
ice house and walled garden. It has a lively and
dramatic history that includes the Legend of
Half-Hanged McNaughton as well as the escape of
a German Baron. Prehen is home to the historic
Knox family; among them are adventurers,
writers, poets, pranksters, code-breakers and
Bishops. Open 2-5 pm Tuesday to Sunday, March to
October. Other times and large groups by
appointment please. Entrance is £4. The 1840's
Coach House has been renovated to sleep 4-5
guests. All necessities such as sheets, towels
and cooking ware are provided. There are two
upstairs bedrooms: one with a double bed, one
with both a double and a single bed. Both rooms
are adjacent to a shared bathroom. A cot is
available. There is one large sitting room and a
smaller one with a working fire-place. As well
as the kitchen there is also a ground-floor W.C.
There are clothes washing and drying machines.
Situated within idyllic landscaped farmyard,
private woods and parkland of Prehen House.
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Downhill Castle, Mussenden
Temple, Bishop’s Gate & Black Glen
107 Sea Road, Castlerock, BT51 4TW
Tel: 028 7084 8728 Fax:
028 7084 8728
E-mail:
downhillcastle@ntrust.org.uk
Set on a stunning and wild headland with
fabulous cliff top walks and views over
Ireland’s north coast is the landscaped estate
of Downhill, laid out in the late 18th century
by the eccentric Earl and Bishop, Frederick
Hervey. Estate includes ruins, mausoleum,
beautiful gardens and the renowned Mussenden
Temple perched on the cliff edge which is
available for private hire.
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Hezlett House
107 Sea Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry,
BT51 4TW
Tel: 028 7084 8567
E-mail:
undpmx@smtp.ntrust.org.uk
Charming 17th century thatched house with an
interesting cruck-truss rood construction. One
of few pre-18th century Irish Buildings
surviving. Good short visit between Derry City
and Giant's Causeway.
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Apprentice Boys Memorial
Hall
13 Society Street, Londonderry
Built originally in 1877 and extended in 1937.
designed originally by John Guy Ferguson and
recently renovated. The building is of cut stone
and has a good museum of local items. Listed
building.
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