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Historical Markers and War Memorials in County Armagh, Northern Ireland

 
Brian Boroimhe (Brian Boru) Marker image, Touch for more information
By GavinScrambler
Brian Boroimhe (Brian Boru) Marker
1 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Armagh, Armagh — Brian Boroimhe (Brian Boru)c. 941-1014
Brian Boru was born in County Clare during a time when Ireland was divided into kingdoms, ruled over by one High King or "Ard Rí". Brian Boru claimed the high kingship in 1001. When the northern kingdoms resisted his claim he travelled . . . Map (db m211031) HM
2 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Armagh, Armagh — John Nichol
Honouring the bravery and sacrifice of John Nichol of Armagn Fire Station, who gave his life in the line of duty at Upper English St. Armagh 27th August 1976Map (db m210140) HM
3 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Armagh, Armagh — South African Campaign Memorial
This memorial is erected by their fellow countrymen and comrades to the memory of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Princess Victoria's Royal Irish Fusiliers who fell in the service of their country during the . . . Map (db m210222) WM
4 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Armagh, Armagh — St. Patrick's CathedralWelcome to St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Catherdral
During the 5th century St. Patrick is said to have chosen this hill as the place to establish a fortified Christian site. According to tradition, he persuaded a local chieftain to hand over the land and built his first church here . . . Map (db m210113) HM
5 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Armagh, Armagh — St. Patrick's Cathedral Crypt
The Crypt is the most ancient part of St. Patrick's Cathedral and dates back to the 13th century. Up until that time most churches were built from timber but in 1268, Archbishop O'Scannell decided to build a new, sturdy stone . . . Map (db m210750) HM
6 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Armagh, Dungannon — Derryadd Lake
Derryadd meaning the long oak wood indicates that this inter-drumlin lake was once fringed by trees. The trees are gone and the lake has reduced in size during the last century. The rise and fall of water levels is a natural process which in recent . . . Map (db m196974) HM
7 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Armagh, Dungannon — Logboats
Logboats or dugout boats have been used for transport in Ireland since Mesolithic times (7000 BC - 4000 BC) and continued to be used for thousands of years well into the Late Medieval Period 16th and 17th centuries). They were made from hallowed . . . Map (db m196977) HM
8 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, County Armagh, Dungannon — Trackways
Trackways were constructed to aid movement across the bog. They range in length from a few hundred meters to several kilometers. As the bogs have grown over the years these trackways have been submerged and preserved at different levels within . . . Map (db m196975) HM
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Apr. 19, 2024