Moyrourkan
| Moyrourkan | |
|---|---|
| Townland | |
| Area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CRAIGAVON |
| Postcode district | BT62 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
Moyrourkan is a townland of 395 acres (1.60 km2; 0.617 sq mi) in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.[1] It is situated in the civil parish of Mullaghbrack, in the historic barony of Orior Lower. [2][3] It ranks as the 223rd largest townland in County Armagh.[1]
Moyrourkan is bordered by Drumart townland to the north, Clare to the east, Drumnamether to the west, and to the south are Mavemacullen and Shanecrackan Beg.[1]
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Despite its name, Moyrourkan Orange Hall is in the neighbouring townland of Drumnamether.[4]
Archaeology
[edit]There are three ringforts in Moyrourkan townland, including examples in the:
- eastern area of Moyrourkan which measures 33.5 meters from north to south and 41 meters from east to west. This ringfort has an irregular oval platform with one side significantly elevated to form a level interior.[5]
- centre of the townland which measures 48 meters from north to south and 51 meters from east to west. This site has been altered due to enclosures and subsequent agricultural activities.[6]
- southwestern area of Moyrourkan which is 46.5 meters from north to south and 42 meters from east to west. While the northern and southern sections of this rath are well-preserved, the eastern perimeter has been flattened and a portion of the western side has collapsed.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Moyrourkan Townland, Co. Armagh". townlands.ie. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ "Moyrourkan, County Armagh". Placenames NI. Retrieved 2024-10-26 – via experience.arcgis.com.
- ^ "Moyrourkan". logainm.ie. Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ "Moyrourkan Orange Hall, County Armagh". Placenames NI. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via experience.arcgis.com.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record - 5690". apps.communities-ni.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record - 5689". apps.communities-ni.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record - 5692". apps.communities-ni.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-05.