What is recorded here
Yellow Ford in Cabragh, County Armagh, remains a battle site from 1598, marked by the old names Beal Atha na Buidhe and Bally na Buy. The yellow water likely confused horses and men during the fight, turning a simple crossing into a deadly trap. Steel and fury broke the quiet countryside, while innocent creatures paid for human pride.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as BATTLE SITE, 1598: YELLOW FORD, BEAL ATHA NA BUIDHE, BALLY NA BUY. Recorded period: C16TH. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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