What is recorded here
William Carleton 1794-1869 Poet and Novelist lived here in County Tyrone, Ireland. The blue plaque still marks the house where he wrote stories about ordinary people and remembered the landscapes of his youth. Carleton turned local life into literature that travelled far beyond the county, giving voice to a generation that might have been forgotten.
This blue commemorative plaque records: William Carleton 1794-1869 Poet and Novelist lived here
William Carleton was an Irish poet and novelist known for his portrayal of rural Irish life in the early 19th century; he is remembered for works like "Fardorougha the Miser" and "The Black Prophet."
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Places near here
Carleton's CottageHeritage attraction · 23 yd
Carleton’s CottageGallery/ Museum · 26 yd
SQUARE PLATFORMSQUARE PLATFORM, CASTLE? · 40 yd
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Planting LineForest · 1.5 mi
Augher CastleCountry House · 1.6 mi
Altadaven WoodForest · 1.7 mi
Saint Patrick's ChairNamed rock · 2.0 mi
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KnockmanyArchaeological place · 3.2 mi
Coolberrin HillMountain / peak · 3.5 miOther information
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