Name: An historical account of the plantation in Ulster at the commencement of the seventeenth century, 1608-1620
Author: George Hill (1810–1900)

Derry harbour described as commodious

near Derry · city · Derry

The harbour of Derry was described as a most commodious, safe, and convenient harbour for all sorts of shipping. It was noted as being 12 miles from Portrush and 30 miles from Loughswilly.

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" The harbour of Deny is a most commodious harbour, safe and convenient for all sorts of shipping. Portrush is distant from thence 12 miles, and Loughswilly, 30 miles. Portrush is a sufficient road for the summer time and not so safe in winter, lying open to the north-east wind Loughswilly is a tolerable harbour, being subject to the north winds only, which overblowing there is safety notwithstanding, running further into the land (32).
'' It is likely upon the said coast, store of cod, ling, skate, and other fish might easily be taken, if they were as diligently sought for as elsewhere ; but as they find none through the whole country pliant for fishing, they cannot certainly make report thereof; but it is certain that infinite store of cods, herrings, &a, are there, and upon the near adjacent islands of Scotland, yearly taken by Scots, Flemings, and French, whereof they learn there are 200 sail many times together. Find great store of seals, whereof the inhabitants complain exceedingly, supposing that they are much hindrance to herring fishing, which, if they could be taken, would 3rield plenty of train oil. Sea fowl are found in great abundance, swan, goose, barnacle, godwite, plovers, duck, mallard, &c, being thereof so great plenty as it is almost incredible to be reported. In the rivers of Loughfoyle and Bann, besides salmon and eels, there is great plenty of trout, flounders, and other small fish, and the said rivers by computation yield 1 20 tons of salmon yearly, and sometimes more. Learn also that in the river of Loughfoyle pearls have been and are taken, but cannot report of the

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Donegal baronies divided into plantation precincts

Donegal · town · Donegal

Of seven baronies in Donegal, only five were available for plantation, with Inishowen granted to the deputy and Tirhugh partly to Trinity College. The commissioners divided the remaining lands into five precincts: Liffer, Portlough, Boylagh, Doe, and Fawnett.

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The writer here states that the "description or maps" were being made in Tyrconnell as in the other counties, but the map-makers had not completed their outlines until late in the evening of the 13th — the day following the date of the foregoing letter. How they were able to do even this in such a region as Donegal, and also to mark off the several proportions in each precinct during the time given is a mystery. They must have done so much work on the field, however, as enabled them to report Of the seven sub-divisions or baronies in Donegal, there were only five available for plantation — one [Inishowen] having been granted to the deputy, and another [TirhughJ in part to Trinity College. The commissioners divided the lands remaining into five precincts, viz., the Liffer, Portlough, Boylagh, Doe, and Fawnett i. The precinct of Zi^r, or Lifford^ which contained 15,000 acres, was cast into eleven proportions, two great, four middle, and five small.

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Dungannon to be made a corporation with English settlement

near Dungannon · town · Tyrone

The town of Dungannon was to be made a corporation. Families of English and other civil men had built temporary houses of copels but were bound to build of cage-work or stone after the English manner and make enclosures about the town.

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\^^ Precinct of Dungannon, Sir Arthur Chichester, now Lord Deputy, has 600 acres about Dungannon, as a servitor, where he intends to build a castle, or strong house of lime and stone, and to environ the same with a good and substantial stone wall and a deep ditch, with a counter scarfe [scarp] of stone to hold up the earth. Has now masons and workmen to take down such remains of the decayed ruins of the old castle as are yet standing. (See p. 252). Preparations of limestone, freestone, &c, for building in the Spring. Town to be made a corporation, and there are families of English and other civil men, who, for the present, have built houses of copels, but are bound to build of cage-work or stone after the English manner, and make enclosures about the town. Ar Thomas Ridgeway, 2,000 acres, as servitor ; hath carpenters providing timber for building next Spring. Sir Richard WingMdy Knight^ Marshal of the Army, 2,000 acres, as a servitor, has great store of timber for buildings, and will have other materials ready by the beginning of Spring. Sir Toby Calficld^ Knight^ 1,000 acres, as servitor, is making preparations for building. Sir Francis Roe^ Knight^ 1,000 acres, as servitor, is providing materials for buDding. William Parsons^ 1,000 acres, as servitor, preparing to forward buildings next Spring. Francis ArtsUy^ 400 acres, as servitor, has made a bawn of earth and sods, with convenient ditch and flankers, and provided timber to build a substantial English house within it Captain Tyrlagh (fNeak^ one of the natives of Tyrone, has removed, and dwells on his lands in the precinct of Dunganon, has no
(261). David Kenedaie. — ^David Kennedy, who appears small proportion of Gortevelle, containing 1,000 acres, in

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Earl of Tyrconnell's mortgage of Portlagh and Tirebrassil lands

Portlough · townland · Donegal · 1606–1607

The earl mortgaged 29 quarters of land in Portlagh and Tirebrassil to Nicholas Weston, a Dublin alderman and merchant, levying a fine and suffering a common recovery for Weston's use. Davys declared the conveyance void in law.

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(27). Sums of money. — Among these 'great scopes/ perhaps the greatest was that mortgaged by the earl to Nicholas Weston, an alderman and merchant of Dublin, and which scope consisted of no less than 29 quarters of land in Portlagh and Tirebrassil. ''Thereupon," says Davys, " termino Mich. 4° Jacobi, [the earl] did levy a fine and suffer a common recovery of the said lands to the use of Weston and his heirs. This conveyance is void in law." Another case by a Dublin merchant is stated by Davys in his Abstract thus : — "Termino Michaelis, 3^ Jocobi [1605I the earl suffered another recovery of certain lands allied Kil or Kil Mcltrien, and other parcels of land in the barony of Kil McCreenan, and did covenant to execute an estate therein onto one
Patrick Conley of Dublin, merchant, and afterwards the said earl and his recoverers did execute a feofiinent thereof unto the said Conley, which feoffment is dated in Tune, 5** Jacobi [1607], which was not above three months oefore the earl fled out of this kingdom ; this conveyance is also void in law.

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Enniskillen Castle: English garrison in Maguires' stronghold

near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1609–1610

The Lord Deputy encamped at Enniskillen, where an English garrison occupied the old castle of the Maguires. Captain William Cole served as constable of the castle and also superintended war-boats and barges on Lough Erne. The London council later recommended Cole be assigned a servitor's portion near the castle.

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(34). Old castle of the Maguires, — The constable of this castle was Captain William Cole, who had not only the command of a ward therein, but also the superintendence of a certain number of war-boats and barges on Lough Erne. The following year, May 26, 1610^ the council in London, writing to Chichester, "recommend to him Captain William Cole, whose name already appears in a list of those fit to be undertakers, furnished by Sir Arthur (see pp. 85, 86). They are satisfied of his sufficiency to maintain a reasonable proportion, and are awar$ of his merits. And as he has a commission for the
chaige of his Majesty's boats in Lough Yeame [Erne],' and for the keeping of the castle of Enniskillen, they suggest that he should be assigned a servitor's portion as near as may be to the said castle, which otherwise willbe yeiy destitnte of demesne, as the lands next adjacent to the castle haye fallen to the lot of some Scottidi fi;entlemen in the distribution of the precincts, and cannot be altered." The suggestion here mentioned by sudi potent adyisers was duly attended to, as we shall see, by uie lord deputy.

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Fair Head described as Fairy Foreland cape

near Benmore or Fair Head · promontory · Antrim

Fair Head is referred to by the sailing master as 'Fairy Foreland,' a cape lying one league off Rathlin. It is used as a navigational landmark bearing south-south-east from the Knee, an island of Olderfleet.

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by Granc^r, an expert master," are the following references to the winds and tides of these coasts : — "Home Head and the entry of Loughsillie lie east-north-east and west-south-west 6 leagues. The entry of Lough Sillie [Lough Swilly] and the Isles of Enesterhall [Inistrahaul] and Skerries Portrishe lie east-south-east and west-southwest ten leagues. You must understand that the river of Loughfoyle lies from Skerries Portrishe west-south-west ; between them is the river of the Ban, Between Portrishe and Loughfoyle 5 leagues. In the entry of Loughfoyle is a sand called the Tonnes ; go in on the north-west side of the Tonnes. Also a channel on the east side of the Tonnes, hard aboard the shore, but bring tide with you ; it flows there east, and by south-west, and by north. Skerries Portriche and the Isle [Isla] lie south and north* Between them 12 leagues. Skerris Portriche and the island of Raghline north-east, and by east-south-west, and by west 7 leagues. It flows at Skerris Portriche east and west. Next the flood comes from the eastward, yi, tide and more. Off the Raghlins there is a Cape called Fairy Foreland [Fair Head] one league. The Fairy Foreland and the Knee, an island of Olderfleete, lie south-southeast and north-north-west 9 leagues. Off in the out course lie the Maydens, which have long trains of rocks under at half tide. Fairy Foreland, and Loch Reane [Ryan], in Scotland, lie east-south-east and west-north-west 15 leagues." See Calendar of Carew AfSS,, 1603-24, pp.
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Fish and pearls in Lough Foyle and the Bann

near Lough Foyle · estuary · Derry

The rivers of Lough Foyle and the Bann yielded salmon, eels, trout, flounders and other small fish, producing about 120 tons of salmon yearly. Pearls were also found and taken in the river of Lough Foyle.

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'' It is likely upon the said coast, store of cod, ling, skate, and other fish might easily be taken, if they were as diligently sought for as elsewhere ; but as they find none through the whole country pliant for fishing, they cannot certainly make report thereof; but it is certain that infinite store of cods, herrings, &a, are there, and upon the near adjacent islands of Scotland, yearly taken by Scots, Flemings, and French, whereof they learn there are 200 sail many times together. Find great store of seals, whereof the inhabitants complain exceedingly, supposing that they are much hindrance to herring fishing, which, if they could be taken, would 3rield plenty of train oil. Sea fowl are found in great abundance, swan, goose, barnacle, godwite, plovers, duck, mallard, &c, being thereof so great plenty as it is almost incredible to be reported. In the rivers of Loughfoyle and Bann, besides salmon and eels, there is great plenty of trout, flounders, and other small fish, and the said rivers by computation yield 1 20 tons of salmon yearly, and sometimes more. Learn also that in the river of Loughfoyle pearls have been and are taken, but cannot report of the
land. . . By this means London may he furnished with all sorts of timber, as joists, clapboards, wainscots, barrel boards, hogshead boards, oaken planks for shipping, and other uses. These kinds of commodities, I hope, in time, may be afforded here [in London] cheaper than the boards and timber which the Dutchmen bring hither. By this means the undertakers shall reap that profit which the Dutchmen now do, and be a means to set our shipping and mariners on work, for I have seen at one time, within these eight weeks, twelve great Flemish hoys and fly-boats all laden with timber. "

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Fort of lime and stone built at Dungannon

near Dungannon · town · Tyrone

Lord Chichester's 1,140 acres called Dungannon had a fort of lime and stone, 120 feet square with four half bulwarks and a deep ditch twenty feet broad, counterscarped. A castle was contracted to be finished by Captain Sandford, and three English houses stood on the land outside the town.

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CLII. 1,140 Acres. Vat Lord Chichester (262) hath 1,140 acres, called Dunganon, Upon this there is built a Fort of Lime and Stone, 120 feet square, with four half Bulwarks, and a deep ditch about it 20 feet broad, and counterscarped. There is a Castle to be built by Captain Sandford^ who hath contracted for the finishing of it this Summer. Upon the Land without the town there are three English Houses, being inhabited with English Men.
CLIII. 500 Acres. His Lordship \Chichester\ is to build a Town in Dungannon^ for which there is laicj oiit 500 acres. Upon this ther6 are now built 9 fair Stone Houses, whereof one of them hath a Stone WaH about it, and there are five more which are now ready to have the Roof set up. Also 6 strong Timber Houses built of good Cage work, and six more of the same, which are framed and ready to be set up, and are contracting for the finishing. There are Brittish Tenants that are for these Houses when they be built, that dwell in the Town in small Cabbins. There is also a large Church with a Steeple, all of Lime and Stone, now ready to be covered. Besides these Brittish Tenants within the Town (which are 30 English Families), there are 36 Irish which come to the Church, and have taken the Oath of Supremacy.

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Herenagh and termon lands reserved across Inishowen parishes

near Inishowen · townland · Donegal

Chichester's grant of Inishowen reserved herenagh and termon lands across seven parishes — Faughan, Desertynny, Clonmany, Donnaghdantagh, Clonca, Coldagh, and Moville — totalling 27 quarters or about 6,620 acres, with 60 acres of glebe adjoining each parish church.

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(31). Lord Deputes portion, — Considering the immense extent of the deputy's grant — nearly 200,000 acres — neither he nor his friend Davys need have grudged the herenagh and termon lands therein, except indeed from the circumstance that these fragments were better culti- Tated than the other portions throughout Inishowen. The following are the herenagh and termon lands reserved in Chichester's grant of the barony of Inishowen, including sixty acres for glebe in each of the parishes undennentioned : — Six quartei-s in the parish of Faugfaan, with 60 acres adjoining the parish church of Riughan ; two quarters in the parish of Desertynny, with 60 acres adjoining the parish church ; three quarters in the parish of Clonmany, with 60 acres adjoinmg the parish church ; three quarters in the parish of Donnaghdantagh, with 60 acres adjoining the parish church ; six Quarters in the parish of Clonka, with 60 acres adjoining tne parish church; three quarters in the parish of Coldagh, with 60 acres adjoining the parish church ; four quarters in the parish of Moyyille, with 60 acres adjoining the parish cnurch of Moville ; in all, 27 quarters, or alx)ut 6,620 acres. The quarter of a ballyb^tagh was reckoned at 240 acres Irish measure.
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Herenagh lands of Magheraculmoney and Clogher bishop's rents

near Magheraculmoney · parish · Fermanagh · 1609

An inquisition at Enniskillen established that herenagh lands had belonged to native septs, not bishops. The bishop of Clogher was found to hold rents and duties from the herenagh land of Magheraculmoney, containing two quarters and three acres of new measure.

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As an illustration of what the bishop claimed and received from these herenagh lands, not only in Fermanagh, but generally throughout Ulster, we extract the following passage from this Inquisition:-^" The lord bishop of Clogher is seised in fee» in right of his bushopricke of Qogher, of and in the rent, refeccions, and duties foUowinge, issuinge out of the herenaghe land of Maghericoolmanny, containinge two quarters and three acres of the newe measure, making four
THE COMMISSIONERS OF PLANTATION AT WORK. l8l

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Herenagh land system in Tirconnell described by commissioners

Tyrconnell · locality · Donegal · 1608–1609

Jurors described how holy men originally dedicated church lands to herenaghs (farming septs), with bishops later succeeding the saints and appointing herenaghs from the most ancient of the sept. The entire country of Tirconnell and all church lands were declared in the real or actual possession of the Crown by reason of the attainder of treason of Rorie, late Earl of Tirconnell.

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that the said saintes or holie men, dedicating themselves onelye to praier and the service of God, did, for their better ease, ordaine and constitute several herenaghes to manure and occupie those landes, which were usuallie a whole sept, and the principall of the sept was named the herenagh, whoe successivelie did enjoy those landes, yealdinge and payinge certaine unto the saintes, and that afterwards bushops being created by the pope, did succeed the saintes in those landes, of whom the said herenaghes held their said sevendl landes as from the saintes, payinge such rentes and deuties to the bishops as they or their sept did formerlie pay to the saintes, and were not to be displaced by the bushopp satisfying the auncient and accustomed rentes and duties unto them, as they doe nowe in those latter dayes ; and that the said herenaghes are to be named by the said bushopps, ever sithence, who take an income and an oathe of fidelitie to themselves of the herenaghes ; and that one sept being deade, the bushopp is to ordaine another sept herenagh in that place, with the advice of the gravest men of the church, which herenagh is alwaies to be the most auncient of the sept, and not to be chosen hereditarie, neither are the said landes inheritable to the chiefe herenagh alone, but that the whole sept of the said herenagh are equallie to inhabit with him, and have their share of the lande according to the severall abilities to paie the bushopp his rente ; and that among them the herenagh hath a freedom above the rest, which, in particular the said jurors cannot preciselie present ; and further, the said jurors doe, uppon their oathes present and saie, that the whole countrie of Tireconnell, otherwise called O'Donell's countrie, and all landes, tenements, and hereditaments above menconed to belonge to any bushoppricke, deanerie, abbie, monasterie, or religious house, are nowe in the reall or actuall possession of the crowne, by reason of the attainder of treason of Rorie late Earle of TireconnelL"

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Inishkeen island site of ancient church and stone crosses

near Inishkeen · townland · Fermanagh

Almost adjoining the banks of the Erne near Lisgoole is Iniskeen, 'the beautiful island,' once the site of the principal church of the district including Enniskillen. Portions of stone crosses of early Irish type indicate its ancient importance, and its cemetery remains, next to Devenish, the most sought-after place of sepulture among old families of the district.

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(35). Serious narration, — Davys was careful to show his nigh appreciation of the beauty and fertility of Fermanagh, as well by words as in the more practical wav of becoming an undertaker of lands therein. We shall see that he secured for himself a middle-sized proportion in its choicest soil and most charming scenery, near Lisgoole and adjoining Enniskillen. The lands thus selected by him lie in that part of the parish of Rossory which belongs to the bdrony of Glenawley, and are now owned by a gentleman named Jones. The estate is situate along the left bank of the Erne, where the surface presents a meadow-like appearance, and consists evidently of firstclass soil. That Davys had a keen and clear eye for the beautiful in nature may be fairly inferred from the fact that the whole parish in which his proportion lay, whilst backed by hills, was then almost literally surrounded by pleasant waters. A little river flows through the parish m an eastward direction to the Erne ; whilst the surface is varied by the four little loughs of Laragh, Rossole, Lank ill, and Ballaghmore. This district, however, was not only attractive in its natural aspects, but thoroughly so by its historical associations, and Davys, no doubt, felt Uiat the value of his lands here was enhanced by the fact of their adjoining the ancient and renowned abbey of Lisgoole. The early annals of Ireland contain many passages referring to the deaths of its abbots and learned men, and many others which record the burial in its cemetery of Maguires, lords of Fermanagh. Almost adjoining the banks is Iniskeen, * the beautiful island,' once the site of the principal church of the district including Enniskillen. ''Portions of stone crosses of early Irish type indicate the very ancient importance of the place, and the cemetery is still, next to that of Devenish, the most sought for place of sepulture, amongst the old families of the district.'' See Wakeman's Gmde to Lough Erne, p. 5S.

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Iron ore in the mountains of Slewgallen

near Slieve Gallion · mountain or mountain range · Derry

Iron ore was found in sundry places about four miles from the main woods, and also in the mountains of Slewgallen, not far from the river Mayola. The river Mayola divides the woods of Glankonkayn and Killatrough.

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woods may be converted to better use. Soap ashes have been and are daily made. Of minerals there is no certainty, except iron ore, and of that in sundry places some four miles from the main woods, and in the mountains of Slewgallen further distant, yet not far from the river Mayola (31), which divides the woods of Glankonkayn and Killatrough.
" The harbour of Deny is a most commodious harbour, safe and convenient for all sorts of shipping. Portrush is distant from thence 12 miles, and Loughswilly, 30 miles. Portrush is a sufficient road for the summer time and not so safe in winter, lying open to the north-east wind Loughswilly is a tolerable harbour, being subject to the north winds only, which overblowing there is safety notwithstanding, running further into the land (32).

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Kil McCreenan barony lands conveyed to Dublin merchant

Kilmacrenan · town · Donegal · 1605–1607

The earl suffered a recovery of lands called Kil or Kil Mcltrien in the barony of Kil McCreenan and covenanted to execute an estate to Patrick Conley, a Dublin merchant, dated June 1607, barely three months before the earl fled the kingdom. Davys declared this conveyance also void in law.

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(27). Sums of money. — Among these 'great scopes/ perhaps the greatest was that mortgaged by the earl to Nicholas Weston, an alderman and merchant of Dublin, and which scope consisted of no less than 29 quarters of land in Portlagh and Tirebrassil. ''Thereupon," says Davys, " termino Mich. 4° Jacobi, [the earl] did levy a fine and suffer a common recovery of the said lands to the use of Weston and his heirs. This conveyance is void in law." Another case by a Dublin merchant is stated by Davys in his Abstract thus : — "Termino Michaelis, 3^ Jocobi [1605I the earl suffered another recovery of certain lands allied Kil or Kil Mcltrien, and other parcels of land in the barony of Kil McCreenan, and did covenant to execute an estate therein onto one
Patrick Conley of Dublin, merchant, and afterwards the said earl and his recoverers did execute a feofiinent thereof unto the said Conley, which feoffment is dated in Tune, 5** Jacobi [1607], which was not above three months oefore the earl fled out of this kingdom ; this conveyance is also void in law.

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Lifford precinct of 15,000 acres allotted

Lifford · townland · Donegal

The precinct of Liffer, or Lifford, containing 15,000 acres, was divided into eleven proportions — two great, four middle, and five small — as part of the Plantation of Tyrconnell.

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The writer here states that the "description or maps" were being made in Tyrconnell as in the other counties, but the map-makers had not completed their outlines until late in the evening of the 13th — the day following the date of the foregoing letter. How they were able to do even this in such a region as Donegal, and also to mark off the several proportions in each precinct during the time given is a mystery. They must have done so much work on the field, however, as enabled them to report Of the seven sub-divisions or baronies in Donegal, there were only five available for plantation — one [Inishowen] having been granted to the deputy, and another [TirhughJ in part to Trinity College. The commissioners divided the lands remaining into five precincts, viz., the Liffer, Portlough, Boylagh, Doe, and Fawnett i. The precinct of Zi^r, or Lifford^ which contained 15,000 acres, was cast into eleven proportions, two great, four middle, and five small.

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Lisgoole on Lough Erne passed over for Enniskillen

Lisgoole · townland · Fermanagh · 1609

The Lord Deputy initially praised the position of Lisgoole on the Erne but later changed his opinion in favour of Enniskillen as the site for the plantation encampment. Lisgoole was thus bypassed as the principal station for the commissioners' work in Fermanagh.

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He [the writer] was in his travel enforced to Sir Cormocke McBaron's house, now prisoner in the Tower. His lady gave them house-room, but had neither bread, drink, meat, nor linen to welcome them, yet kindly helped them to two or three muttons from her tenants. At Monaghan he ended the business on Friday, the 22nd of September, and then the Lord Deputy and the rest ended at Fermanagh." Although the deputy had, at first, lauded the position of Lisgoole on the Erne, he afterwards saw reasons to change his opinion in favour of Enniskillen, and he now encamped at the latter place, there being then an English garrison in the old castle of the Maguires (34). With the exception of Sir Humphry Winche, who had gone to Monaghan, the same commissioners were present at Enniskillen. The following were the names of the jurors selected to assist them : —
1. Donnell McGuire, deane of Logherne.

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Londoners demand 4,000 acres at Derry

near Derry · city · Derry · 1610

The London deputies demanded 4,000 acres to be laid out for the inhabitants of Derry on the same side of the river as the town, excluding O'Doherty's land and the castle of Culmore. They intended to build churches and make endowments for the maintenance of the ministry.

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" Demand of 4,000 acres of land to be laid to the Derry. The deputies for London demanded 4,000 acres to be laid out for the use of the inhabitants of the Derry, on the same side of the river as the town stands, excluding all and every part of Adhorties [O'Doghert/s] land, and also the castle of Culmore upon the mouth of the river ; and as these 4,000 acres will comprise Lady Pawlett's land, and what else may haply belong to the Bishop of Derry, which is not yet known, they desire that all those titles may be cleared at the King's charge. However, they intend to build churches, and make endowments of competent livings for the maintenance of the ministry.
380 THE PLANTATION IN ULSTER.

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Lord Deputy Chichester interred at Carrickfergus

near Carrickfergus · town · Antrim · 1625

Lord Deputy Arthur Chichester, created Baron Chichester of Belfast in 1612, died in February 1624-25 after suffering from dropsy. His chaplain Spicer prepared an elegy for his interment at Carrickfergus in the October following, referencing Knockfergus standing on a rock.

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much, and it was then feared by his friends that he would succumb. On the 24th of September, in that year. Sir Oliver St. John, writing to Winwood, referred to Chichester's condition as follows: — **The Lord Deputy still keeps his bed, but he [St. John] hopes he is on his recovery. They have made, it is said, an incision in the lower part of his belly, by direction and advice of some doctors in London. He had lon^ used to lace up his le^ to avoid [prevent] a s>yelling in them, and so made a stopp of tumours i^ his body, which have distempered him. .Fears it is such as promises no long life." But the deputy, rallying from the effects of his complaint from time to tmse, survived nearly ten years after tne date of St. John's letter, as above quoted, dying in the month of February, 1624-25. In the interval between the date of his death and of his interment at Carrickfeigus, in the Oct. following, his chaplain, Spicer, prepared an Elegy, in which the following lines occnr : — " 'Tis well Knockfei^s stands upon a rocke.
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Lord Wingfield's bawne and church at Benburb

Benburb · townland · Tyrone · 1608–1620

Lord Wingfield held 2,000 acres at Benburb, where he built a lime and stone bawne 120 feet square with two flankers, each containing a good house three stories high. A church 70 feet long and 24 feet broad was also in building, and 28 English families dwelt on the lands, able to make 30 armed men.

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CLIX. 2,000 Acres. The Lord Wingfield hath 2,000 acres, called Benburb (268). Upon this there is built a Bawne of Lyme and Stone, 120 f(&et square, 14 feet high, with two Flankers, in which there is built in each a good House, three Stories high, and is inhabited with an English Gentleman, with his Wife and Family. There is also a Church in building, 70 feet long and 24 feet broad, with 8 large Window^, and is now ready to have the Roof set up. There are also 28 English Families dwelling on the Lands, which are able to make 30 Men with Arms.
CLX. 4,000 Acres. Tirlagh ONeaU (269) hath 4,000 acres. Upon this he hath made a Piece of a Bawne, which is five feet high, and hath been so a long time. He hath made no estates to his Tenants, and all of them do plough after the Irish Manner.

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Lough Foyle limestone shoals used for lime-making

near Lough Foyle · estuary · Derry

The river of Lough Foyle contained great and plentiful shoals or sheaves of limestone, which the inhabitants used to make a good sort of lime at relatively easy charge. This provided a key building material for the plantation settlements.

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'' In the woods of Glankonkayn and Killatrough are great store of goodly oaks, fit for all manner of building, ash also, with elm of great bigness. The country in every place is plentiful of stone, apt for any uses ; clay and sand in divers places thereof for making brick and tile ; limestone is there also in great abundance, and in the river of Loughfoyle great and plentiful shoals or sheaves, whereof the inhabitants for the more easy charge, make a sort of good lime. There is also a sort of slate, but not very good nor plentiful, and therefore the inhabitants easily supply themselves with an excellent sort of that material out of the islands of Scotland, the coasts of Wales, and the Isle of Man. Of timber for shipping, or any other building, the woods of Glankonkayn and Killatrough afford great plenty ; as also good store of pipe, .hogshead, and barrel staves, clapboard, and hoops (30). For soap ashes, &c, it is likely there may be store made, but they conceive the
(27). 0/Jk€r fuel, — Coleraine amply possessed all the advantages thus ascribed to it by the Londoners. During the administration of Sir John Perrot, this town was selected as the site for the contemplated chief city of the county, and hence it gave name to the whole county, from 1 584 until the barony of Loughinsholin was added in 1609, when the whole was re-baptized Ltmdonderry* It did not want for good positions of defence outside, for the three old castles at- Mount-Sandal, the Cranagh, and in the demesne of Jackson-Hall, had all been evidently fortresses of great strength. The springs and brooks, and even 'the wholesome tiurf,' which attracted the attention of the four 'viewers,' are unfiuling, although the latter, — the bogs in the vicinity, — are not now certainly so ample as in their day.

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Lough Swilly as a tolerable harbour

near Lough Swilly · estuary · Donegal

Lough Swilly was described as a tolerable harbour subject only to north winds, with safety found by running further into the land. It was noted as being 30 miles from the harbour of Derry.

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" The harbour of Deny is a most commodious harbour, safe and convenient for all sorts of shipping. Portrush is distant from thence 12 miles, and Loughswilly, 30 miles. Portrush is a sufficient road for the summer time and not so safe in winter, lying open to the north-east wind Loughswilly is a tolerable harbour, being subject to the north winds only, which overblowing there is safety notwithstanding, running further into the land (32).
'' It is likely upon the said coast, store of cod, ling, skate, and other fish might easily be taken, if they were as diligently sought for as elsewhere ; but as they find none through the whole country pliant for fishing, they cannot certainly make report thereof; but it is certain that infinite store of cods, herrings, &a, are there, and upon the near adjacent islands of Scotland, yearly taken by Scots, Flemings, and French, whereof they learn there are 200 sail many times together. Find great store of seals, whereof the inhabitants complain exceedingly, supposing that they are much hindrance to herring fishing, which, if they could be taken, would 3rield plenty of train oil. Sea fowl are found in great abundance, swan, goose, barnacle, godwite, plovers, duck, mallard, &c, being thereof so great plenty as it is almost incredible to be reported. In the rivers of Loughfoyle and Bann, besides salmon and eels, there is great plenty of trout, flounders, and other small fish, and the said rivers by computation yield 1 20 tons of salmon yearly, and sometimes more. Learn also that in the river of Loughfoyle pearls have been and are taken, but cannot report of the

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Market and fairs established at Lurgan

near Lurgan · town · Armagh · 1610

The manor of Brawnlow Derry was granted the right to hold a market every Friday at Ballilurgan (Lurgan) and two annual fairs, one on the feast of St. James and the other on the feast of St. Martin, subject to plantation conditions.

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held in free and common socage. The premises to be erected into a manor, to be caU^ the manor of Brawnlow Derry^ with the usual manorial powers ; a market every Friday at Ballilurgan, and two fairs, one on the feast of St James and the other on the feast of St. Martin, subject to the conditions of plantation, and to the terms for renewing grants to undertakers.
(272). Keman, — The first patentee of this proportion was a clergyman named Matchett (see p. 261), who "for valuable consideration to him given by the said Lord Viscount Grandison [Sir Oliver St. John], did by his deed of feoffment, dewly executed, infeoffe and confirm the said manor of Kerhanan, within the precinct of Clanbrassill and baronye of Onelande, unto the said Viscount Grandison and his heirs forever.** Inquisitions 0/ Ulster^ Armagh, (7) Jac. I.

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McSwyne septs' land claims in Donegal dismissed by Chichester

Donegal · town · Donegal · 1608–1609

Chichester noted that the three septs of the McSwynes—Banagh, Fanaght, and Doe—along with O'Boyle and O'Gallagher claimed freeholds in Donegal, but had passed their rights to the earl. He described them as a people inclined to blood and trouble, yet difficult to displant.

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being required, however, to observe the rules and conditions of plantation. They and some others were fortunate even in obtaining any terms, considering the harsh spirit in which Chichester spoke of them in his 'notes of remembrances.' "Divers gentlemen," said he, "claim freeholds in that country, as, namely, the three septs of the McSwynes, Bane [Banagh], Fanaght, and Doe, O'Boyle and O'Galchare [O'Gallagher] ; but these men passed over their rights, if any they had, to the earl, which he got from them cautiously, and by unworthy duties ; and he [Chichester] is sure every of them has more land than they or their septs will be able to manure and plant in any civil or good fashion these forty years, albeit peace did continue among them ; and they for the most party unworthy of what they possess, being a people inclined to blood and trouble, but to displant them is very difficult If his Majesty dispose the land to strangers, they must be very powerful to suppress them ; suggests that if his [the King's] pleasure be to continue them in what they claim, the lands may be divided into many parts, and disposed to several men of the septs, and some to strangers, or others of this nation, leaving none greater than another, unless it be in a small difference to the now chiefs of the name." The claims of the McSwynes, and some others on the coasts of Donegal, formed the principal difficulty connected with that region, but the commissioners adroitly smoothed down the fierceness of these northern chiefs by admitting them into the plantation, although the latter did not receive, perhaps, one-fifth part of the lands they were compelled in each case to abandon.

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Obbyns estate and Protestant settlement at Portadown

near Portadown · town · Armagh

Michael Obbyns purchased 2,000 acres called Ballenevoran, where he built a bawne of sods with a pallazado and a fair house of brick and lime. Four nearby houses were inhabited by English families, forming what Dr. Stuart called the original Protestant colony of Portadown. A re-grant of 1631 established the manor of Ballywarren with a Saturday market and two fairs at Portadown.

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CLXIIL 2,000 Acres. William Powell vfz& first Patentee. Mr, Obbyns (274) hath 2,000 acres, called Ballenevoran, Upon this there is built a Bawne of Sodds, with a Pallazado upon it of Boards, ditched about. Within this there is a good fair House of Brick and Lyme, himself dwelling thereon ; near to this he hath built four Houses, inhabited with English Families. I find planted and estated on this Land, of Brittish Tenants,
4th of September, 1630, there was a re-grant to Oliver St John, Viscount Grandison, his heirs and assigns, for ever, of the small proportion of Kerhanan alias Kernan, in the barony of 0*Neiilan, containing i,cxx> acres, and the balliboe of Knockballyneboy ; to be held in free and common socage. The lands are erected into a manor, to f)e called the manor of Kerhanan or Keman ; with the usual manorial powers ; subject to the conditions of plantation, and to the terms for renewing of grants of undertakers. " To this establishment,'* says Dr. Stuart, '* we trace the prosperous settlement at the manor of Keman, betwixt Knock-Bridge and Lurgan." (See History of Armagh^ p. 637). Grandison died in Feb. 1630-31, and was succeeded by his nephew John St. John, who was of age, and married, at the time of his uncle's death.

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O'Dogherties and O'Donells dedicated land to Columkill

Clonmany · town · Donegal

Jurors testified that three quarters of church land in Clonmany were given by the O'Dogherties and O'Donells to Columkill as a dedication towards his vestments when he went to war. These lands, with the free quarter, passed to Sir Ralph Bingly.

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quarters, they found upon their oaths, that " of the said sixe quarters, three quarters were given in Columkillie's tyme, and that the lord bushopp of Derry hath and receaved, in right of his bushoppricke, out of two of the said quarters, such and the lyke rentes proporcionablie as out of the herenagh land in the parishes abovementioned, and that the thirde quarter named Donally, is free to Donough O'Morreesen, who is the abbott's corbe and the bushopp of Derrie's herenagh of those three quarters ; and the said jurors doe further say uppon their oathes that the other three quarters of the said sixe quarters of church land were given by the O'Dogherties and O'Donells to Columkill as a dedication towards his vestiments when he went to warre, which said three quarters, together with the said other thirde quarter, being free, were given to the auncesters of the said Donough O'Morreesan, who in those daies, were servaunts to Columkille, and are nowe in the possession of Sir Ralph Bingly, Knight ; and that the said herenagh paied unto the said bushop of Derrie, out of the bushop's thirds of the tieths of the said lands, the yerely pencon of ten shillings Englishe, and was auntiently accustomed to collect all the bushop's duties throughout the whole baronie of Enishowen ; and that in the said parishe are sixe gortes of glebes whereof three gortes belong to the viccar, and the other fower [three] gortes to the keeper of the missagh or ornaments left by Columkill" (26).
The jurors at the LifTer bear the same testimony as others to the real ownership of the termon and herenagh lands : — "And further, the said jurors doe uppon their oathes, saie and presente, that in auncient tyme, there weare divers landes given by temporal lordes to saintes or holie men in the said com. [county], for celebrating divine service and prayinge for their soules' healthes, and

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O'Donnell lands at Portlough mortgaged to Dublin alderman

Portlough · townland · Donegal

Neal Garvie McRorie O'Donnell and his ancestors were formerly possessed of eight quarters of land at Portlough until the late Earl disposed of his lands in mortgage to Nicholas Weston, a Dublin alderman.

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On the lotb, or two days before the taking of this Inquisition, the commissioners heard and decided certain claims preferred by several persons in the county of Donegal. To some of these cases, the jurors afterwards referred in the conclusion of their report as follows :=— '* And further, the said jurors doe, upon their oathes, present and saie, that the whole countrie of Tireconnell, otherwise called O'DonnelFs countrie, and all lands, tenements, fishings, royalties, and hereditaments within the said com. of Donegal, except the lands belonging to any bushoppricke, deanerie, abbie, monasterie, or religious house, and except the countrie and lands of Inishowen [granted to Chichester], are now in the reall or actuall possession of the crowne, by reason of the attainder of treason of Rorie late Earle of Tireconnell ; nevertheless, the said jurors doe further saie, that Sir Mulmore M 'Swine O'Doe, by vertue of letters patent, unto which letters patent the jurors doe herein refere themselves, whether the said letters patent be good in law or not ; and further, the said jurors doe, uppon their oathes saie, that Walter McLaughlin and his auncestors are and have been possessed of Braudsannagh, containinge seaven quarters, by what right they know not; and that Neal Garvie McRorie O'Donnell and his auncestors were formerlie possessed of the eight quarters of land of Portlough untill the late Earle did dispose his lands in mortgage to Nicholas Weston, of Dublin, alderman."
The claims put forward by these persons were set aside, or rather ignored by the commissioners, excepting that they were permitted to get comparatively small quantities of land as undertakers^

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Old castle of Mountjoy on brook near Lough Neagh

near Mountjoy · population centre · Tyrone · 1608–1620

An old castle called Mountjoy stood on a brook crossing the district of Cianaghrie (Clonoe parish), which rises near Stewartstown and flows into Lough Neagh. The surrounding surface was low and marshy, with one third still unreclaimed bog.

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(267). Intrenched about, — Annesley probably held on by this portion during his life, as no change in the ownership appears in any printed inquisition relating to Tyrone. Cianaghrie was a small territory or district in Tyrone, bordering on the western margin of Lough Neagh, and included in the present parish of Clonoe, which parish lies on the east border of the barony of Dungannon, two miles south-south-east of Stewartstown, and so indented by adjoi ing parishes as to present a most irregular outline. The surface extends from the Blackwater down part of the western side of Lough Neagh, or round the curve of what is known as Washing Bay ; and a little river, which rises in the vicinity of Stewartstown, crosses this district in its course to Lough Neagh. On this brook stands the old castle of Mountjoy ; and at a little distance south-east is the village of Brockagh. The surface generally is low and marshy, one third being still unreclaimed bog. One of its roads passes down the shore of the lough, and two others, starting from Brockagh,
fo in different directions to Stewartstown and Coalsland. The old district of Clanaehrie is still known as Manor-Anttesley, and the lord of the manor is bound in perpetiio to pay j^io yearly to a school in the district.

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Plantation commissioners conclude business at Monaghan

Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1609

One of the commissioners ended his plantation business at Monaghan on Friday, 22 September, while Sir Humphry Winche had gone there separately. The Lord Deputy and remaining commissioners concluded their work at Fermanagh.

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He [the writer] was in his travel enforced to Sir Cormocke McBaron's house, now prisoner in the Tower. His lady gave them house-room, but had neither bread, drink, meat, nor linen to welcome them, yet kindly helped them to two or three muttons from her tenants. At Monaghan he ended the business on Friday, the 22nd of September, and then the Lord Deputy and the rest ended at Fermanagh." Although the deputy had, at first, lauded the position of Lisgoole on the Erne, he afterwards saw reasons to change his opinion in favour of Enniskillen, and he now encamped at the latter place, there being then an English garrison in the old castle of the Maguires (34). With the exception of Sir Humphry Winche, who had gone to Monaghan, the same commissioners were present at Enniskillen. The following were the names of the jurors selected to assist them : —
1. Donnell McGuire, deane of Logherne.

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Port of Derry at outlet of Foyle valley pass

near Derry · city · Derry

Derry's port stood at the outlet of the great pass or valley of the Foyle, the natural channel through which produce of an extensive fertile district could be brought to the sea. This feature was considered to have influenced the choice of its original founders.

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essential element of the port. It is situated between the county of Londonderxy on the east and south, and the peninsula of Inishowen, in the county of Donegal, on the we^, having nearly the form of a right-angl^ triangle, and communicating with the sea at the northern extremity by a narrow strait, about a mile wide, between Magilligain Point and Greencastle. The length of the lou^ from Greencastle to its opposite extremity at Culmore Point, is about eighteen miles, and its greatest breadth about ten and a l^lf miles. Generally shallow, its navis^ation b confined to a narrow channel, which, following the windings of the Donegal coast, is bounded on the opposite side by sand-banks, of which the most formidable is SheU Island^ so called as being formed almost entirely of shells. The rocky coast of Donegal, on the west, abounds with deep and often land-locked inlets, but the prevailing westerly winds render them difficult of access ; on the east, the bold basaltic clifik of Antrim are equally unfavourable : the port of Derry, situated between Donegal and Antrim, affords ample water at the quays, with safe anchorage in all weathers. Such are the advantages of the position of the port in reference to its external relations. It has also another of even greater value, — as without it the possession of a harbour would be of little comparative use, — that of standing at the outlet of the great pass, or valley of the Foyle, the natural channel througli which the produce of an extensive and fertile district s£ould be brought to the sea : and it can scarcely be doubted that this teature of its position must have influenced the choice of its original founders. " Memoir of Templemore Parish^ pk 242.

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Portrush as a summer anchorage

near Portrush · town · Antrim

Portrush was described as a sufficient road for summer but not safe in winter due to lying open to the north-east wind. It was situated 12 miles from the harbour of Derry.

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" The harbour of Deny is a most commodious harbour, safe and convenient for all sorts of shipping. Portrush is distant from thence 12 miles, and Loughswilly, 30 miles. Portrush is a sufficient road for the summer time and not so safe in winter, lying open to the north-east wind Loughswilly is a tolerable harbour, being subject to the north winds only, which overblowing there is safety notwithstanding, running further into the land (32).
'' It is likely upon the said coast, store of cod, ling, skate, and other fish might easily be taken, if they were as diligently sought for as elsewhere ; but as they find none through the whole country pliant for fishing, they cannot certainly make report thereof; but it is certain that infinite store of cods, herrings, &a, are there, and upon the near adjacent islands of Scotland, yearly taken by Scots, Flemings, and French, whereof they learn there are 200 sail many times together. Find great store of seals, whereof the inhabitants complain exceedingly, supposing that they are much hindrance to herring fishing, which, if they could be taken, would 3rield plenty of train oil. Sea fowl are found in great abundance, swan, goose, barnacle, godwite, plovers, duck, mallard, &c, being thereof so great plenty as it is almost incredible to be reported. In the rivers of Loughfoyle and Bann, besides salmon and eels, there is great plenty of trout, flounders, and other small fish, and the said rivers by computation yield 1 20 tons of salmon yearly, and sometimes more. Learn also that in the river of Loughfoyle pearls have been and are taken, but cannot report of the

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Portrush tides and flood direction

near Portrush · town · Antrim

The sailing master records that the tide at Portrush flows east and west, and that the flood comes from the eastward. Distances to Rathlin Island and other landmarks are given in leagues.

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by Granc^r, an expert master," are the following references to the winds and tides of these coasts : — "Home Head and the entry of Loughsillie lie east-north-east and west-south-west 6 leagues. The entry of Lough Sillie [Lough Swilly] and the Isles of Enesterhall [Inistrahaul] and Skerries Portrishe lie east-south-east and west-southwest ten leagues. You must understand that the river of Loughfoyle lies from Skerries Portrishe west-south-west ; between them is the river of the Ban, Between Portrishe and Loughfoyle 5 leagues. In the entry of Loughfoyle is a sand called the Tonnes ; go in on the north-west side of the Tonnes. Also a channel on the east side of the Tonnes, hard aboard the shore, but bring tide with you ; it flows there east, and by south-west, and by north. Skerries Portriche and the Isle [Isla] lie south and north* Between them 12 leagues. Skerris Portriche and the island of Raghline north-east, and by east-south-west, and by west 7 leagues. It flows at Skerris Portriche east and west. Next the flood comes from the eastward, yi, tide and more. Off the Raghlins there is a Cape called Fairy Foreland [Fair Head] one league. The Fairy Foreland and the Knee, an island of Olderfleete, lie south-southeast and north-north-west 9 leagues. Off in the out course lie the Maydens, which have long trains of rocks under at half tide. Fairy Foreland, and Loch Reane [Ryan], in Scotland, lie east-south-east and west-north-west 15 leagues." See Calendar of Carew AfSS,, 1603-24, pp.
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Seals and sea fowl on the north coast

near Portrush · town · Antrim

Great store of seals was found along the coast, which inhabitants complained hindered herring fishing. Sea fowl including swan, goose, barnacle, godwite, plovers, duck and mallard were found in almost incredible abundance.

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'' It is likely upon the said coast, store of cod, ling, skate, and other fish might easily be taken, if they were as diligently sought for as elsewhere ; but as they find none through the whole country pliant for fishing, they cannot certainly make report thereof; but it is certain that infinite store of cods, herrings, &a, are there, and upon the near adjacent islands of Scotland, yearly taken by Scots, Flemings, and French, whereof they learn there are 200 sail many times together. Find great store of seals, whereof the inhabitants complain exceedingly, supposing that they are much hindrance to herring fishing, which, if they could be taken, would 3rield plenty of train oil. Sea fowl are found in great abundance, swan, goose, barnacle, godwite, plovers, duck, mallard, &c, being thereof so great plenty as it is almost incredible to be reported. In the rivers of Loughfoyle and Bann, besides salmon and eels, there is great plenty of trout, flounders, and other small fish, and the said rivers by computation yield 1 20 tons of salmon yearly, and sometimes more. Learn also that in the river of Loughfoyle pearls have been and are taken, but cannot report of the
land. . . By this means London may he furnished with all sorts of timber, as joists, clapboards, wainscots, barrel boards, hogshead boards, oaken planks for shipping, and other uses. These kinds of commodities, I hope, in time, may be afforded here [in London] cheaper than the boards and timber which the Dutchmen bring hither. By this means the undertakers shall reap that profit which the Dutchmen now do, and be a means to set our shipping and mariners on work, for I have seen at one time, within these eight weeks, twelve great Flemish hoys and fly-boats all laden with timber. "

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Sir Anthony Cope's castle near Armagh

near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1610–1620

Sir Anthony Cope, through the Lord Saye and Seale's 3,000 acres in the precinct of Oneillan, sent over an overseer named William Pearson and began building a fair castle of freestone and hard stone. Fourteen or fifteen workmen and nine carpenters were employed, with freestone prepared four or five miles beyond Armagh, and 20 muskets and calivers ready.

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[" The Precinct of GNeilan [Oneilanl- The Lord Saye and Seale, 3,000 acres ; has made over his portion to Sir Anthony Cope, Knight, who has sent over a very sufficient overseer named William Pearson, with another to assist, who are resident. They have begun a fair castle of freestone, and other hard stone, 14 or 15 workmen, and 9 carpenters employed. Great part of the freestone for the coynes and windows are prepared 4 or 5 miles beyond Armagh. Two English cans or teams with horses and oxen attend the drawing of materials. There are 20 muskets and calivers, with competent furniture ready upon all occasions. The way for carriage of timber, which is five miles, is made passable, and so is the way to the freestone, which is 8 miles from the place. Two of the principal workmen are to be made freeholders, the rest are to have land upon reasonable terms. Sixteen mares and hgrses employed in carriage of materials. John Brownlow^ if 500 acres, and his son William Brownlow^ 1,000 acres ; both resident, and dwelling in an Irish house. Have brought over six carpenters, one mason, a tailor, and six workmen ; one freeholder and six tenants upon their land. Preparations to build two bawns. Some muskets and other arms in readiness. Mr, Powdl^ 2,000 acres ; has put over his land to Mr. Roulstone. No freeholders nor artificers are drawn upon it, nor work done, save the building of two bays of a house. When we were in the North, one William Banister, presented himself before us as agent for Powell, and said that preparations were being made for building a house and bawn, that divers Englishmen had promised to come over and inhabit his land.
"The preceding part certified by Sir Toby Calfield and the Sheriff before we went our journey.

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Sir Francis Annesley's bawne at Cianaghrie

near Clonoe · parish · Tyrone · 1608–1620

Sir Francis Annesley held 480 acres called Cianaghrie in Tyrone, upon which he built a bawne of sodds intrenched about. The district lay along the western margin of Lough Neagh in what is now the parish of Clonoe, and remained known as Manor-Annesley.

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CLVIII. 480 Acres. Sir Francis Ansley^ Knt,, hath 480 acres, called Cianaghrie, Upon this there is a Bawne of Sodds, intrenched about (267).
CLIX. 2,000 Acres. The Lord Wingfield hath 2,000 acres, called Benburb (268). Upon this there is built a Bawne of Lyme and Stone, 120 f(&et square, 14 feet high, with two Flankers, in which there is built in each a good House, three Stories high, and is inhabited with an English Gentleman, with his Wife and Family. There is also a Church in building, 70 feet long and 24 feet broad, with 8 large Window^, and is now ready to have the Roof set up. There are also 28 English Families dwelling on the Lands, which are able to make 30 Men with Arms.

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Stone houses and church built in Dungannon town

near Dungannon · town · Tyrone

Chichester planned a town at Dungannon with 500 acres laid out. Nine fair stone houses were built, six strong timber cage-work houses completed, and a large church with steeple of lime and stone was ready to be covered. Thirty English families lived in the town, and thirty-six Irish attended church and had taken the Oath of Supremacy.

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CLIII. 500 Acres. His Lordship \Chichester\ is to build a Town in Dungannon^ for which there is laicj oiit 500 acres. Upon this ther6 are now built 9 fair Stone Houses, whereof one of them hath a Stone WaH about it, and there are five more which are now ready to have the Roof set up. Also 6 strong Timber Houses built of good Cage work, and six more of the same, which are framed and ready to be set up, and are contracting for the finishing. There are Brittish Tenants that are for these Houses when they be built, that dwell in the Town in small Cabbins. There is also a large Church with a Steeple, all of Lime and Stone, now ready to be covered. Besides these Brittish Tenants within the Town (which are 30 English Families), there are 36 Irish which come to the Church, and have taken the Oath of Supremacy.
CLIV. 2,000 Acres. The Lord Ridgwaie hath 2,000 acres, called Large (263). Upon this there is built a Bawne

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Strait between Magilligan Point and Greencastle

near Magilligan Point · promontory · Derry

Lough Foyle communicates with the sea at its northern extremity through a narrow strait about a mile wide, running between Magilligan Point and Greencastle. The lough extends about eighteen miles from Greencastle to Culmore Point.

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essential element of the port. It is situated between the county of Londonderxy on the east and south, and the peninsula of Inishowen, in the county of Donegal, on the we^, having nearly the form of a right-angl^ triangle, and communicating with the sea at the northern extremity by a narrow strait, about a mile wide, between Magilligain Point and Greencastle. The length of the lou^ from Greencastle to its opposite extremity at Culmore Point, is about eighteen miles, and its greatest breadth about ten and a l^lf miles. Generally shallow, its navis^ation b confined to a narrow channel, which, following the windings of the Donegal coast, is bounded on the opposite side by sand-banks, of which the most formidable is SheU Island^ so called as being formed almost entirely of shells. The rocky coast of Donegal, on the west, abounds with deep and often land-locked inlets, but the prevailing westerly winds render them difficult of access ; on the east, the bold basaltic clifik of Antrim are equally unfavourable : the port of Derry, situated between Donegal and Antrim, affords ample water at the quays, with safe anchorage in all weathers. Such are the advantages of the position of the port in reference to its external relations. It has also another of even greater value, — as without it the possession of a harbour would be of little comparative use, — that of standing at the outlet of the great pass, or valley of the Foyle, the natural channel througli which the produce of an extensive and fertile district s£ould be brought to the sea : and it can scarcely be doubted that this teature of its position must have influenced the choice of its original founders. " Memoir of Templemore Parish^ pk 242.

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Strong stone house on Ballynemany proportion

near Ballymoney · town · Antrim · 1611

William Bromlow held two proportions of land including Ballymmany (Ballynemany), comprising 1,000 acres. A strong stone house had been built on the Ballynemany proportion, as recorded in Carew's Report of 1611.

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CLXI. 2,500 Acres. William Bromlow (270), Esq.^ hath two Proportions (271), viz., DouKorariy being 1,500 acres, and Ballymmany^ 1,000 acres. Upon the Proportion oi Ballynemany there is a strong Stone House
(270). Bromlow, — Carew records the substance of a dispute between this undertaker and a Captain Edward Trervor about six baUiboes supposed by the latter to have belonged to the county of t)own. **Upon the two general surveys made," says Carew, ''these were found to be in Co. Ardmagh, and so presented by the juries (notwithstanding Sir Ar. Maginesse at the first survey [of 16^] made all the opposition he could), for that it appeared they had been in possession of the Neales [O'Neills] xor many years, and, accordingly, cast into proportions, and so passed to Brownlowe, as a British undertaker, at the rent of 4ar. English, to hold in free and common socage. These lands being not thought to be the same, were passed to Captain Trevor as part of Evagh [Iveagh] in Co. Downe, at the rent of 4/. lor. sterling, to hold in capitt. But if the King will have the British undertaker maintained in possession, your Ix>rdship may be pleased to consider Captain Trevor some other way, and so free the undertaker from controversy. The like [dispute] between the said Brownlow and Sir Ar. Maginesse, for six other balliboes claimed by Sir Arthur as lying in Co. Downe. Sir Ar. has no estate as yet in these ^m the Crown, and therefore your Lordship m^y be pleased to stay these out of his grant to avoid the undertaker's incumbrance. "

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The Maidens rocks hazard at half tide

The Maidens or Hulin Rocks · island or archipelago · Antrim

The Maidens, rocks off the Antrim coast, are noted as having long trains of rocks submerged at half tide, posing a hazard to navigation. They lie off the out course from Fair Head.

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by Granc^r, an expert master," are the following references to the winds and tides of these coasts : — "Home Head and the entry of Loughsillie lie east-north-east and west-south-west 6 leagues. The entry of Lough Sillie [Lough Swilly] and the Isles of Enesterhall [Inistrahaul] and Skerries Portrishe lie east-south-east and west-southwest ten leagues. You must understand that the river of Loughfoyle lies from Skerries Portrishe west-south-west ; between them is the river of the Ban, Between Portrishe and Loughfoyle 5 leagues. In the entry of Loughfoyle is a sand called the Tonnes ; go in on the north-west side of the Tonnes. Also a channel on the east side of the Tonnes, hard aboard the shore, but bring tide with you ; it flows there east, and by south-west, and by north. Skerries Portriche and the Isle [Isla] lie south and north* Between them 12 leagues. Skerris Portriche and the island of Raghline north-east, and by east-south-west, and by west 7 leagues. It flows at Skerris Portriche east and west. Next the flood comes from the eastward, yi, tide and more. Off the Raghlins there is a Cape called Fairy Foreland [Fair Head] one league. The Fairy Foreland and the Knee, an island of Olderfleete, lie south-southeast and north-north-west 9 leagues. Off in the out course lie the Maydens, which have long trains of rocks under at half tide. Fairy Foreland, and Loch Reane [Ryan], in Scotland, lie east-south-east and west-north-west 15 leagues." See Calendar of Carew AfSS,, 1603-24, pp.
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The turbulent River Moyola and its changing banks

near Moyola River · river · Derry

The River Moyola is described as one of the most turgid and troublesome rivers in Ulster, often bringing devastating floods from the mountains to Lough Neagh. Its banks, once covered by the ancient woods of Glenconkeyne and Killetragh, now feature the towns of Tubbermore, Castle-Dawson, and Draperstown.

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(31). TAe Mayola, — ^This river, although having such a softly-sounding name, is often one of uie most turgid and troublesome in Ulster. Its character, in this respect, however, is easily accounted for. The earlier part of its course is among lofty uplands, and it often brin^ down floods from the mountains to Lough Neagh, carrymg with them bridges, obliterating roads, and devastating the valley through which it flows. It rises among the lofty mountains on the south-w^tem extremity of Loughinsholin barony, and falls into Lough Neagh at a point about two miles above Toome Bridge. It nas witnessed changes along its banks, — ^which were once clothed by the woods of Glenconkeyne on one side, and by those of Killetragh on the other. The towns of Tubbermore, Castle-Dawson, and Draperstown, now look on its waters as they pass.
(32). If%to the land, — In a *' Ratter for Ireland, made

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Tirlagh O'Neill's unfinished bawne in Dungannon barony

near Dungannon · town · Tyrone · 1608–1620

Tirlagh O'Neill held 4,000 acres in the barony of Dungannon, upon which he had made only a partial bawne five feet high, left unfinished for a long time. He made no estates to his tenants, and all of them ploughed after the Irish manner. His lands were erected into the manor of Cashlan, containing the small territory of Bracktry.

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CLX. 4,000 Acres. Tirlagh ONeaU (269) hath 4,000 acres. Upon this he hath made a Piece of a Bawne, which is five feet high, and hath been so a long time. He hath made no estates to his Tenants, and all of them do plough after the Irish Manner.
(267). Intrenched about, — Annesley probably held on by this portion during his life, as no change in the ownership appears in any printed inquisition relating to Tyrone. Cianaghrie was a small territory or district in Tyrone, bordering on the western margin of Lough Neagh, and included in the present parish of Clonoe, which parish lies on the east border of the barony of Dungannon, two miles south-south-east of Stewartstown, and so indented by adjoi ing parishes as to present a most irregular outline. The surface extends from the Blackwater down part of the western side of Lough Neagh, or round the curve of what is known as Washing Bay ; and a little river, which rises in the vicinity of Stewartstown, crosses this district in its course to Lough Neagh. On this brook stands the old castle of Mountjoy ; and at a little distance south-east is the village of Brockagh. The surface generally is low and marshy, one third being still unreclaimed bog. One of its roads passes down the shore of the lough, and two others, starting from Brockagh,

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Water mill built on river at Balteagh

Balteagh · townland · Armagh

A water mill for corn was built on the river running through the lands of Balteagh, forming part of the Keman estate improvements. The inquisition of January 1621 confirmed the mill had been constructed before that date.

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Sdlizadoes, and within the same bawne bum up a good nglish-like house, and twenty more English houses^ being aU inhabited with English families, and hath also built up a water mylle upon the river inmninge through the lands of Balteagh, being, parcell of the said proportion." Lord Grandison appointed the persons whose names are underwritten as his trustees, viz., Henry Docwra, baron of Culmore, Francis Aune;ier, baron of Lon^foid, Edward Blayney, baron of Monaghan, Sir William Parsons, Sir Falke Conway, Sir Edwanl Trevor, Edward Bolton, Esq., and .Sir Marmaduke Whitechurch. (In^isitions of Ulster^ Armagh, (19) Car. I.) On the
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1629 re-grant creating manor of Castledillon

Mullaghbane · townland · Armagh · 1629

On 13 August 1629, a re-grant was made to John Dillon and Richard Cope of the middle proportion of Mullaghbane and other lands totalling 1,500 acres in the barony of O'Nealan, to be held in free and common socage and erected into the manor of Castledillon.

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Cuthbert, of the city of Westminster. (Ibid, (6) Car. II). On the 13th Aug., 1629, there was a re-grant to John Dillon and Rich^ Cope, and the heirs and assigns ot Dillon forever, of the middle proportion of Mujlabane^ and other lands thereto belonging, containing 1,500 acres, in the barony of O'Nealan ; to be held in free and common soca^^e ; and of the lands of Mullanetrine and Annaghclare, m the said barony of O'Nealan ; to be held in free and Common socage. The lands to be erected
into a manor, to be called the manor of Castleditton ; with the usual manorial powers ; held on conditions of th6 plantation, and the terms for renewal of grants to undertakers. "In this establishment," says Dr. Stuart, "we trace the origin of the Protestant colony which settled at Hockley, Dnimmond, Killuny, Grange, &c., on the hereditary estate of the very ancient family of the Mol3meuxes df Castledillon, — the lineal descendents of the illustrious house of Howard. See Histmy of Armagh, p. 638.

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1641 rebellion imprisonment at Newry

near Newry · town · Down · 1641

During the 1641 rebellion, Sir Charles Poyntz was seized and imprisoned with others at Newry. He was later released when Lord Conway and Scottish general Robert Monro re-captured the town in 1642.

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(296). Lieut, Poyns, — See p. 312. This servitor was a younger son of Sir Charles Poyntz, of the very ancient fiimily of Ironacton, in Gloucestershire. He [Lieut. Poyntz] was knighted in 1630, by Adam Lof^us, the lord chancellor, known as Viscount Ely, and Richard Boyle Earl of Cork. On the outbreak of the war in 1641, he \Has seized with several others, and imprisoned for a time at Newry. Lord Conway, with the assistance of Robt. Monro, the Scottish general, sent to Ulster in 1642, re-captured Newry from the Irish, releasing Sir Charles Poyntz, Captain Henry Smith, and several others. They also seized the castle at Carlingford, in which they found the old Lady Iveagh, a daughter of the E^rl of Tyrone ; she had taken refuge at Carlingford as a place supposed to be safer and of greater strength than her own residence at Castlewellan. Sir Charles Poyntz married Christian Whitechurch, sister
of Sir Marmaduke. Their son. Sir Toby Poyntz, married a Miss Buckworth of Acton, county of Armagh, by whom he left two daughters, Sarah and Christian. Sarah married Major Charles Stewart of Ballintoy, county of Antrim, and Christian married Roger Hall, Esq., of Narrow- water. The estate, which was known as the manor or Acton, was divided equally between these two ladies, on the death of their brother. Sir Charles Poyntz, without issue. Papers in the possession of James Orr, Esq,^ Villa Antoinettey Cannes.

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Alexander family settlement at Limavady and The Lodge

near Limavady · town · Derry · 1692–1849

Jacob Alexander, Esq. of Limavady, married Margaret or Jane Oliver, daughter and heiress of John Oliver of The Lodge, Limavady, in 1692. Multiple generations of the Alexander family resided at Limavady, including Leslie Alexander who died there in 1849, establishing a long lineage in the town.

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Alexander, who settled in Ulster, and married Dorothea, a daughter of the Rev. Mr. Cauliield, of the Charlemont family. Their son, Andrew, married a daughter of Sir Thomas Phillips, and had, by this lady, Jacob Alexander, Esq., of Limavady. This gentleman married as his first vrife, in 1692, Margaret or Jane, daughter and heiress of John Oliver, Esq., of The Lodge, Limavady, appointed to administer the oath of all^iance on the succession of William and Mary. By this lady he left at least six children, viz., Leslie, John, James, Oliver, Jane, and Elizabeth. Leslie, who resided at Limavady, married
Anne, daughter of Simpson, Esq., Armagh ;

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Bawne fortification at Drumbanagher

Drumbanagher · townland · Armagh

Lord Moore's proportion at Ballemonehan, known as Drumbanagher, featured a bawne of lime and stone nearly 100 feet square with two flankers. One flanker contained a small house inhabited by an Irishman.

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CLXXVIL 1,000 Acres. The Lord Moore \i3i\h 1,000 acres, called Ballemonehan (293). Upon this there is a Bawne of Lime and Stone, very near 100 feet square, with two Flankers ; in one of them there is a small House built, being inhabited by an Irishman,
CLXXVIIL 2,000 Acres. Henry Bowchcr (294) Esq,y hath 2,000 acres, called Claire, Upon this Proportion there is a

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Bawne under construction on Grocers' Hall proportion at Muff

Muff · townland · Derry

Edward Rone held the Grocers' Hall alias Muff proportion in the barony of Tirkeerin, but was dead by the time of Pynnar's survey. A bawne 100 feet square with four flankers was under construction on the land. The manor was bounded by Lough Foyle to the north, the Burntollet river to the south, and the river Foyle to the west.

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Grocers-Hall alias Muffe (308). CLXXXVL 3,210 Acres. Edward Rone had this Proportion, but he being dead, there is nobody to aver for the buildings. Upon this Proportion there is a Bawne in Building, 100 feet square, with four Flankers;
Total, 30 Families, who, with their under Tenants, are able to make 90 Men armed, and have taken the Oath of Supremacy.

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Benburb as payment site

Benburb · townland · Tyrone

Benburb (listed as Bynnvorbe) was designated as a place where money or cows were to be paid, indicating its role as a customary payment or meeting point.

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Bynnvorbe, now Benburb, money or cows to be paid at, 31.
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Boundary disputes at Mullaghbane with Lord Primate

Mullaghbane · townland · Armagh · 1611

In 1611, Carew reported that John Dillon complained the Lord Primate of Armagh challenged the half balliboe of Ballibrande as his. The dispute involved lands including Dromadbeg and Grange, with the Primate having received thirteen towns in Towaghie as compensation.

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(283). Mtdlabane, — See p. 262. This undertaker, like most others, had disputes with his neighbours on the subject of mearings. In i6i i , Carew reports that ** John Dillon complained that the Lord Primate of Ardmagh challenges the half balliboe of Ballibrande to be his, by the name of Ballybraner, which is the true name of it. The cause of this challenge is because the Primates have had a rent out of it and Dromadbeg of 5J. %d. yearly. . . . This Ballybraner and Dromadbeg are one balliboe, and so passed to the undertaker, who must hold it. The challenge of the Primate is mislaid, for his Lordship hath temporal land in lieu of these two or three other towns in that country, mistaken in the surveys. Besides, he hath 13 towns in Towaghie, confirmed unto him by my Lord of Canterbury's means [Laud's influence], upon very little colour [of right] the rather in lieu of this small loser; and therefore this was left out of his patent, being first passed to the undertaker. Also Grange, Ijring within the said John Dillon's proportion, is chsdlenged by Sir Toby Caulhdd to be abbey land, passed to him by patent.

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Camlough plantation estate

near Camlough · village · Armagh

Henry McShane O'Neill held 1,000 acres at Camlough but died, leaving the land in the hands of Sir Toby Caulfield, with nothing yet built on the property.

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CLXXXL 1,000 Acres. Henry McShane ONeal hath 1,000 acres, called Camlough (298) ; but he being lately dead,
originally granted to John Bourchier, Henry's elder brother. They were the sons of Sir George Bourchier, who had rendered long and gallant services during the war against Hugh O'Neill, and died in poverty, unlike most of his fellow-soldiers of fortune at the time (see p. 311). His second son, Henry, above mentioned, succeeded to the eaildom of Bath. "In Bowcher's settlement of Claire," Dr. Stuart remarks, ''we find the commencement of the Protestant colony at the village of Clare and its vicinity." See History of Armagh^ p. 640.

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Camlough plantation proportion

near Camlough · village · Armagh · 1608–1620

Camlough was a plantation proportion described in Pynnar's account, making it a named settlement area allocated during the Ulster Plantation.

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Camlough, the proportion so called, 571, 572 ; Pynnar*s account of, ib,
Camus, notice of its abbey, 388.

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Camus and its abbey

Camus · townland · Derry

The index notes the existence of an abbey at Camus, referencing an account of this monastic site.

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Camus, notice of its abbey, 388.
Canning, George, agent of the Ironmongers, 436 ; notice of his family, ib. ; tone of his letters, 437 ; his letters to the company, 436-444; his wife and children, 438; his descendants, ib, ; his lands of Garvagh, and his grant from the Ironmongers, 439; his lease of the Ironmongers* whole lands, 440 ; his 'difficulty' with tenants, ib.\ held the proportion of Ironmongers Hall in 1618;

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Canning's demesne and ancient plantation at Garvagh

Garvagh · townland · Derry · 1814

In 1814, Sampson noted that Mr. Canning's demesne near the town of Garvagh comprised a considerable scope of ancient and venerable plantation, to which the present possessor had added considerably.

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gany at the present time, hold 12,714 acres, valued at ,032/. (See the Irish Doomsday Book, 1875). ^^ ^T^St the Ironmongers' leased their manor to Geoi^ Cannings junior, for 21 years, at an annual rent of 250/., and a fine of 1,900/., with a yearly stipend to the minister of Agivey of 20/. In 1725, they leased their manor to Henry Lecky, Patrick Mackey, James Coningham, and Samuel Craghead, for a term of 41 years, at the former rent, with a largely increased fine — the amount not named. In 1766, they again leased their manor to Josias Du Pr^, Esq., for a term of 61 years, and three lives, the lessee paying the same annual rent, and a fine of 21,000/. In 1813, Du Pr^, who never saw the property at aU, sold the remainder of his lease to Sir Wm. Carr Beresford, Sir George Fitz^rald, Bart., and John P. Beresford, M.P. (See Nicholl s History of the Ironmongers, pp., 403, 411.) The lands of this manor extend more or less into the five parishes of Aghedowey, Agivey, Dissertoghill, Errigal, and Macosquin. In 18 14, Sampson notices several places in these lands as follows: — "Mr. Canning's demesne near this town of Garvagh, comprises a veiy con^ siderable scope of ancient and venerable plantation, to which the present possessor has so added, as to entitle him-

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Captain Cole constable of Enniskillen castle

near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh

Captain William Cole served as constable of the castle of Enniskillen and was recommended for the role by the council in London. Carew later provided an account of Cole's buildings at Enniskillen, and Cole also purchased lands from Jerome Lindsey in the area.

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Cole, Captain William, constable of the castle of EnniskiUen, 179 ; letter recommending him, from the council in London, ib, ; grant to, 335 ; notice of, ih, ; Carew's
accoimt of his buildings at Enniskillen, 481 ; bought lands from Jerome Lindsey, 494 ; his buildings, ib. ; concerned in the quarrel between Lord Balfour and the Bishop of Clogher, 495.

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Captain Doddington's castle at Dungiven

near Dungiven · town · Derry

Captain Edward Doddington built a four-story castle and an adjoining house at Dungiven using parts of pre-existing standing walls. He also repaired a bawn of lime and stone around the buildings.

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^^Dungiven. Captain Edward Doddington hath builded at Dungiven a castle of 22 foot broad, four stories high, whereof some part of the walls were standing before, and is now by him well finished and slated. He hath built a house adjoining to the castle of 43 foot long and 18 broad, the walls whereof some parts were standing, but now very well and handsomely slated and finished. He hath repaired a bawn of lime and stone about the castle and the house, with flankers
JKn heir, but whether or no, Sir Toby took the responsi- upon it" These lands were probably incorporated with bility of having the lands, and getting "something done the Charlemont estates by the act of Settlement

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Capture of Doe Castle

Doe Castle · electoral division · Donegal · 1608

Doe Castle was considered the strongest hold in Ulster. It was captured by Lambert in 1608, enduring 100 blows from a demi-cannon before yielding, and was to be maintained by Sir Richard Bingley.

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Doe, castle of, 'the strongest hold* in Ulster, 66.; captured by Lambert in 1608,/^.; 'endured 100 blows of the demi-cannon before it yielded,* ib.\ to be maintained by Sir Richard Bingley, 326.
Doe and Faynaght, the two precincts of, 203 ; now comprised in the barony of Kilmacrenan, ib,\ grants to servitors and natives in, 322-330.

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Castle and bawne at Ballymore/Tandragee

near Tandragee · town · Armagh · 1621

An inquisition of January 1621 records that Sir Oliver St John (Lord Viscount Grandison) erected a strong castle and bawne of lime and stone at Ballymore, alias Tandragee, along with a town of 35 English-style houses, a 300-acre park enclosed by an 8-foot pale, and a water mill on the river Cowsher.

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(292). BoiUy, — For a notice of this knight, see p. 153. The inquisition above quoted was taken in January, 1 621, very soon' after Pynnar's report, and describes as follows, the buildings erected on this proportion : — "The said Lord Viscounte Grandison [St John] of Lymericke hath erected upon the said towne and lands called Ballymore al* Tonregee, one faire stronge castle and bawne of lyme and stone, a town thereunto adjoining, consisting of 35 English-Iykc houses, and a parke enclosed with a pale of 8 foote in height, conteyninge 300 acres of lande ; and also one water mylle upon the river Cowsher runeing upon the south side of Ballymore." Sir Oliver St. John LDrd Grandison, besides purchasing the proportion of Kerhanan from James Matchett, clerk (see p. 261), and the 500 acres from >Sir John Davys (see p. 569), bought also four balliboes from John Beverlie, gent, and one balliboe from Richard Atherton, E^., which lay adjoining his estate. {Ibid,, (7) Jac. I.) "In this seUlement," observes Dr. Stuart, " we trace the origin of the Protestant colony of Ballymore and Tandrageei At Tandragee, one branch of the noble family of the O'Hanlons had formerly erected their mansion-house or castle in the centre of a country that had once belonged to them as chiefs of the dan ; but they had been deprived of this property." See History of Attnagh; p. 639.

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Castle and bawne finished at the Ironmongers' Manor of Lizard

Garvagh · townland · Derry · 1620

By 1620, the castle at the Ironmongers' Company's manor of Lizard had been thoroughly finished as a strong fortification, with a bawne of brick and lime. However, the bawne lacked flankers and the eight dwelling houses of cage work stood too far apart to offer mutual defence.

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any Estates to any Tenaitaits that are come hither to dwell ; nothwithstanding there are divers thit 'have disbursed a great deal of Money, and built Houses. All that these ipen can get are Articles of Agreement for 31 years; but they fear that this may be altered by others that come after. Notwithstanding they pay for every Town Land, which they account to be but 60 acres, five Pounds ten Shillings, or five Pounds, per AnnunL The uncertainty of this is a great hindrance of the Plantation (313). The Castle, which was formerly begun, is thoroughly finished, being a veiy good and strong Castle ; and there is a Bawne of Brick and Lime, whereof there are but three sides done, without Flankers, which maketh the Place of no strength. There are also eight dwelling Houses of Cage Work, some are slated and some shingled ; but they stand so far asunder that they can have but little succour one of another. Besides here is an infinite Number of Irish upon the Land, which give such great Rents that the English cannot get any Land (314).
(313). PlantaHon, — Pynnar, or some scribe for him, ignoiantly writes the name of this agent Cammynge, in^ stead of Canninge. Thb account shows that no improve^ ment had been introduced, even in 1620, so far as the position of the tenant-settlers was concerned.

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Castle and English settlement at Macosquin

Macosquin · townland · Derry · 1610–1620

Valentine Hartopp held the Merchant-Tailors' proportion at Macosquin and built a strong battlemented castle fifty feet by thirty-four. Near the castle stood seven stone-and-lime houses slated and inhabited by English tenants, plus a large church eighty-six feet long and thirty-two feet broad ready for slating.

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This is in the Hands of Valentine Hartopp^ Esq.y who is newly come to dwell there, having taken this Proportion of the Company for 61 years. This Castle is finished, being 50 feet long, and 34 feet wide \ the Castle is battlemented, and built very Strong. There is no Ba>vne begun as yet; but the Gendeman is causing Stone and Lime to be laid in Readiness that they may go roundly away with it Here, near unto the Castle, are built seven good Houses of Stone and Lime, well slated and inhabited with English^ standing all together in a well chosen Place. There is a fair large Church well finished, being 86 feet long, and 32 feet broad, the Roof set up and ready to be slated. I find planted and estated on this Land, of Brittish Tenants,

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Castle at Crossait built by Sir Edward Dodington

near Dungiven · town · Derry · 1618–1619

A second strong lime-and-stone castle was built by Sir Edward Dodington at Crossait on the Dungevan proportion, measuring 40 by 34 feet with two flanking turrets and a 100-foot-square bawn with four flankers. This castle also had an adjoining church with a teacher to instruct the people.

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CXCIII. 3,210 Acres. The Lady Dodington^ late Wife of Sir Edward Dodingtofty deceased, is in possession of this, she having taken a grant of it from the Company for 61 years. Here is built a Strong Castle (see p. 355), being two Stories high and a half, with a large Bawn of Lyme and Stone, well fortified. In this the Lady is now dwelling, with 24 in her Family. There is also in another place of this Land, called Crossait, a Strong Castle of Lyme and Stone, built by Sir Edward [Dodington], being 40 feet long, and 34 feet broad, with two Turrets to flank it ; also a Bawn of Lyme and Stone, 100 feet square, 14 feet high, and four Flankers ; so that on this Proportion there are two Bawns and two Castles, with two Villages, containing 1 2 Houses apiece. At each Castle also there is a Church adjoining to the Castle, and a good Teacher to instruct the People. There is Plenty of Arms in these Castles. I find planted and estated on this Land, of Brittish Tenants, -
Freeholders, 7, viz., I having 200 acres. 6 having 1 20 acres le piece.

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Castlecaulfield castle and village

near Castlecaulfield · village · Tyrone · 1608–1620

Castlecaulfield was described as both a castle and a village, indicating it was a planned plantation settlement with defensive structures.

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Castlecaulfield, the castle and village of, 553.
Castle-Craige, the manor of, 271.

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An historical account of the plantation in Ulster at the commencement of the seventeenth century, 1608-1620

The stories, best first

Derry harbour described as commodious

Donegal baronies divided into plantation precincts

Dungannon to be made a corporation with English settlement

Earl of Tyrconnell's mortgage of Portlagh and Tirebrassil lands

Enniskillen Castle: English garrison in Maguires' stronghold

Fair Head described as Fairy Foreland cape

Fish and pearls in Lough Foyle and the Bann

Fort of lime and stone built at Dungannon

Herenagh and termon lands reserved across Inishowen parishes

Herenagh lands of Magheraculmoney and Clogher bishop's rents

Herenagh land system in Tirconnell described by commissioners

Inishkeen island site of ancient church and stone crosses

Iron ore in the mountains of Slewgallen

Kil McCreenan barony lands conveyed to Dublin merchant

Lifford precinct of 15,000 acres allotted

Lisgoole on Lough Erne passed over for Enniskillen

Londoners demand 4,000 acres at Derry

Lord Deputy Chichester interred at Carrickfergus

Lord Wingfield's bawne and church at Benburb

Lough Foyle limestone shoals used for lime-making

Lough Swilly as a tolerable harbour

Market and fairs established at Lurgan

McSwyne septs' land claims in Donegal dismissed by Chichester

Obbyns estate and Protestant settlement at Portadown

O'Dogherties and O'Donells dedicated land to Columkill

O'Donnell lands at Portlough mortgaged to Dublin alderman

Old castle of Mountjoy on brook near Lough Neagh

Plantation commissioners conclude business at Monaghan

Port of Derry at outlet of Foyle valley pass

Portrush as a summer anchorage

Portrush tides and flood direction

Seals and sea fowl on the north coast

Sir Anthony Cope's castle near Armagh

Sir Francis Annesley's bawne at Cianaghrie

Stone houses and church built in Dungannon town

Strait between Magilligan Point and Greencastle

Strong stone house on Ballynemany proportion

The Maidens rocks hazard at half tide

The turbulent River Moyola and its changing banks

Tirlagh O'Neill's unfinished bawne in Dungannon barony

Water mill built on river at Balteagh

1629 re-grant creating manor of Castledillon

1641 rebellion imprisonment at Newry

Alexander family settlement at Limavady and The Lodge

Bawne fortification at Drumbanagher

Bawne under construction on Grocers' Hall proportion at Muff

Benburb as payment site

Boundary disputes at Mullaghbane with Lord Primate

Camlough plantation estate

Camlough plantation proportion

Camus and its abbey

Canning's demesne and ancient plantation at Garvagh

Captain Cole constable of Enniskillen castle

Captain Doddington's castle at Dungiven

Capture of Doe Castle

Castle and bawne at Ballymore/Tandragee

Castle and bawne finished at the Ironmongers' Manor of Lizard

Castle and English settlement at Macosquin

Castle at Crossait built by Sir Edward Dodington

Castlecaulfield castle and village