What is recorded here
Magheralin in Ballymakeonan is a post-medieval settlement where human life continued long after the medieval era ended. The name suggests a small townland or local identity rather than a grand castle or cathedral. People likely farmed, bred animals, built homes and passed stories across generations in that place. What is missing is not a flaw, but an invitation to listen for the lives that shaped the ground.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as Historic Settlement Magheralin. Recorded period: POST-MED. 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
Places near here
St. Patrick's RC ChurchChurch · 83 yd
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Cropmark enclosures/ field system surrounding DOW013:015 in BallymakeonanCropmark enclosures/ field system surrounding DOW013:015 · 1506 yd
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Berwick HallHouse · 2.2 mi
Brownlow HouseMuseum · 2.7 mi
Waringstown Red WoodsForest · 2.8 mi
WELL & ?CASTLE in InisloughlinWELL & ?CASTLE · 3.0 mi
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Ellis GutBay · 3.7 mi
Lough Neagh Discovery CentreHeritage attraction · 5.2 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 5.8 mi