Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Walled City
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
1. The Walled City Marker
[Keyed photo of Double Bastion overlook]
1. Lumen Christi College - co-educational school on the site of Bishop Hervey's casino.
2. The Windmill - the stump of the building fought over during the 1689 siege.
3. St Columba's, Long Tower - the city's first Roman Catholic church.
4. Creggan Country Park - watersports and outdoor centre with some of the best views over the city.
5. Brandywell - home of soccer and Gaelic football.
6. The City Cemetery - a sacred, shared place and a history book in stone since 1853.
7. Creggan hills - inspiration for Mrs Alexander's hymn 'There is a green hill far away'.
8. Gaelic Football Ground.
9. The Bogside - the first community outside the walls.
10. The Bogside Artists - a series of eleven murals reflecting on the events of the Troubles.
11. St Columb's Wells - holy well associated with the Saint.
12. Free Derry Corner - rallying point for civil rights meetings and marches.
13. St Eugene's RC Cathedral - one of the city's most distinctive landmarks.
14. The Border - between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
15. Clarendon Conservation Area.
16. Former Shirt Factories.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture
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Location. 54° 59.631′ N, 7° 19.552′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker is on the City Wall Double Bastion, adjacent to the former First Derry Primary School building, off Stable Lane, inside the City Wall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6PU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Demi-culverin Cannon (here, next to this marker); Double Bastion (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Double Bastion (a few steps from this marker); Verbal Arts Centre (a few steps from this marker); George Farquhar (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop's Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Walled City (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bishop's Gate (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derry-Londonderry.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
2. The Walled City Marker on the Double Bastion
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
3. View from City Wall Double Bastion
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
4. View from City Wall Double Bastion
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
