150
Registros censales
32
Hogares
1
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Maghery is a small townland situated in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, located in the northern part of the county near the shores of Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. The landscape of the area is characterized by the gently rolling terrain typical of much of County Armagh, with the lough forming a significant geographical feature that has shaped settlement patterns and economic activity in the region for centuries. The townland sits within the broader drumlin belt of Ulster, an area marked by numerous small hills and hollows that give the landscape its distinctive undulating appearance. The proximity to Lough Neagh has made Maghery an important location for fishing and water-based activities throughout its history.
The area has deep historical roots, as is common throughout County Armagh, which contains numerous archaeological sites and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The region's history is intertwined with both Irish and Ulster Scots heritage, reflecting the complex settlement patterns that developed particularly from the medieval period onwards. Like many townlands in the county, Maghery would have been affected by the various historical upheavals that shaped Irish society, including the plantations of Ulster and subsequent social and religious divisions that characterized the area. The townland name itself, derived from Irish, reflects the Irish linguistic heritage of the landscape, as do many place names throughout County Armagh.
Today, Maghery remains a rural townland with significance primarily to the local agricultural community and to those with family connections to the area. The lough continues to be an important resource for the region, supporting both recreational activities and a tradition of fishing that extends back generations. The townland is part of the broader heritage and landscape of County Armagh, contributing to the character of the mid-Ulster region. For locals and visitors alike, Maghery represents the quiet rural character that defines much of the county away from its larger towns and urban centers.
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2 sin vincularEstos registros censales coinciden con el nombre Maghery pero no se pudieron vincular automáticamente con esta localidad. El nombre histórico puede referirse a una calle, subdivisión o antigua demarcación que ya no existe como unidad separada.
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