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

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1. Chichester's buildings at Dungannon

   near Dungannon · town · Tyrone

   Sir Arthur Chichester constructed buildings at Dungannon as part of the plantation. He was created a baron, and his illness, death, and funeral are also noted.

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   plantation, ib,\ rides from Derry to see his newlyacquired estate of Inishowen, 172, 173; his letter referring to the leading gentlemen in Donegal, 1 76 ; his barony of Inishowen less valuable because of so much herenagh lands therein, 1 77 ; enumeration of these herenagh lands, ib, ; his letter from Enniskillen referring to Montgomery and the other prelates, 181 ; his apologetic letter on account of delay in preparing reports of the journey to Ulster, 191 ; his 'Certain Considerations,' 192; his sending Davys and Ridge way to London with Maps, Abstract of Titles, Inquisitions, and other documents, 192, 193 ; his letter as to the commissioners' finding in reference to the termon lands, 193 ; his facile views on the subject of the herenagh and termon lands, 2x2 ; his plan for the endowment of parsons, ib.\ hopes that the bishops may be held to the 'conditions of plantation' in the matters of their buildings and letting their lands, 213 ; declined the responsibility of locating the principal natives, 218 ; his arrangement as to the movements of the new commissioners in Ulster, 219; his disquietude on the subject of removing the natives, 219, 221, 222 ; has hawks for Salisbury, 222 ; sets out northward to give the undertakers possession, 224 ; his statement as to Caulfield's services, 256 ; grant to, 315 ; his disappointment, ib. ; his account of O Cahan's country, 354-356 ; his accotmt of Derry, 356-358 ; receives instructions as to the proper management of the Londoners' deputies, 366, 367 ; his account of their reception and movements in O'Cahan's country, 368, 369 ; urges despatch in dealing with the Londoners, 372 ; surrenders his fishing for the Londoners, 397-399 ; his account of these fishings, ib. ; the terms of his surrender, 399 ; receives answers to his questions from the council in Londoi^ in 16 10, 407 ; wishes muster-masters for the plantation appointed, but is refused, 413 ; rejection of several of his propositions, 419 ; his disappointment on seeing the undertakers, 445, 446 ; his description of them, 446; Carew's account of in 161 1, 551; his buildings at Dungannon, 552; created a baron, ib,\ his illness, death, and funeral, ib.\ lines from an elegy written on his death, ib.

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2. Clanmahon barony: parishes, lough, and barrenness

   Clanmahon · barony · Cavan

   The barony of Clanmahon had a recorded acreage, parishes, and a beautiful lough. Grants were made within it, and it was noted for its comparative barrenness.

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   Cianmahon, barony of, its acreage, 204 ; its parishes and beautiful lough, iL\ ; its boundaries, 340 ; grants in, 340-342 ; its comparative barrenness, 468. '

   Clapen, or Claphame, James, grant to, 289, notice of, ib. ; Carew's account of in 161 1, 527 ; his name written Chapman by Pynnar, 532 ; portions of his lands claimed as belonging to the abbey of Omey, tO. ; sold his interest to Sir William Stewart, ib,; names of Irish to whom he let his lands, 532, 533.

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3. Clogher barony: O'Neills and undertakers

   near Clogher · town · Tyrone

   The O'Neills in the barony of Clogher opposed the Earl of Tyrone. The barony had a recorded acreage, towns, and villages, and received undertakers as part of the plantation scheme.

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   Omagh, barony of, as defined in the survey of 159I1 29, 160 ; the O'Neills in, opposed to the Earl of Tyrone, 161 ; baronies of east and west, their acreage, 202 ; their parishes, ib.\ their towns and villages, w,\ grants in, 268-271 ; its boundaries, and how occupied, 268.

   , Fort of, Carew's account of it in 161 1, 534.

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4. Coleraine burgh layout and ancient houses

   near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1814

   The original burgh of Coleraine, on the east side of the Bann, included Captain Street and the suburb of Killowen. Ancient houses in the town center, built in cagework with wicker and clay, were still visible in 1814.

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   (306). 0/ the WaiL — For accounts of the energy and results of the Londoners' first start in the way of plantation at Coleraine, see Davys's letter and Carew's report, pp. 406, 572. Pynnar's very disparaging observations contrast most unfavourably with those of the two sharpsighted men above named, and were no doubt useful in stirring up the inhabitants of Coleraine to look more carefully mto their sad condition as a corporate town. Tliat place, with its surroundings, has long been one of the most attractive districts in Ulster. At the commencement of the present century Coleraine is described *'as Still the second town in the county as to extent and importance. . . . Strictly speaking, the original burgh is situated on the east side of the Bann ; but we usually account that part called Captain-street, with the suburb of Killowen, as appertaining to the town itself. With this addition, we may reckon from the upper gate of Jackson Hall to the termination beyond the King s Gate, a street whose length is about three quarters of a mile. . . In the centre of the original town, as it seems to have been laid out in the administration of Sir John Perrot, stood the public square or market-place. This is still preserved with some regularity, excepting as to the height of the bouses ; those of modem erection being higher than those on the original plan, some of which latter are yet in preservation. These ancient houses were built in what is called cagework ; the interstices were filled up with wicker and clay, some of which I have very lately seen [18 14] in perfect preservation. According to the fashion of the day, these houses had projecting pent-ways, which gre now for the most part removed." {Ste Sampson^ s Memoir of the Chart of Loftdonderryy pp. 208, 209). Carew makes no reference, in 161 1, to any houses standing on the site of Coleraine, except such as were then in Qpurse of erection by the Londoners, which were nearly %U wooden, and the remains of which Sampson supposed had belonged to earlier erections there. A few of the plantation houses remained until recently in The Diamond Qf Coleraine.

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5. Coleraine fortifications and mill

   near Coleraine · town · Derry

   Pynnar's survey describes substantial earth ramparts, bulwarks, and ditches built around Coleraine. A mill-house with three mills and a bridge over the River Bann were also noted.

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   ["The first buildings of which we took note were at Colrane, where we saw a good rampier [rampart] of earth and sods raised 6 foot high and 12 or 14 foot thick, round about the town, and the bulwarks of same height, the ditch digged about three foot deep, and near the full breadth of 36 or 40 foot ; and so is most parte of the Curten between the first dnd second bulwark. The second bulwark near the full height ; and the Curten between the second and third bulwark, in one place with another, 8 and 9 foot high, and the ditch all that way, one pace accounted with

   another 4 or 5 foot deep A mill-dam with a bank at the head of the pond of 300

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6. Coleraine town intended as county capital

   near Coleraine · town · Derry

   The town of Coleraine was noted for the natural advantages of its position and was intended by Sir Thomas Phillips to have been the capital city of the county. The Londoners made progress there, and Carew and Pynnar both left accounts of the buildings in Coleraine.

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   -, town of, natural advantages of its position, 374,

   375 ; intended by Per^pott to have been the capital city of the county, 375 ; progress of the Londoners at, 406; Carew's account of the buildings in, 572 ; Pynnar's description of, 575, 576.

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7. Cooleaghy proportion later known as Mount-Stewart

   Mount Stewart · townland · Down

   The proportion and manor called Cooleaghy was later known as the manor of Mount-Stewart. Pynnar provided an account of it, linking it to the plantation allocation of lands.

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   character, 491. Cooleaghy, the proportion and manor so called, 294; Pynnar's account of, 509, 510; subsequently known as the manor of Mount-Stewart, 510.

   Coolemalish, the proportion and manor so called, 284;

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8. Cooley identified as ancient Cuailgne

   Cooley · locality · Louth

   The district of Cooley was identified as the ancient Cuailgne, through which the road ran from Dundalk to Carlingford. This route was traversed during the plantation commissioners' march through the area.

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   Pjmnar's account of, 508, 509. See Dromagh, Cooley, the ancient Cuailgne, district of, 154; the road

   through, from Dundalk to Carlingford, 154, 155.

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9. Cope's Bawne and Plantation at Derrycrevy and Drumilly

   Drumilly · townland · Armagh

   Anthony Cope's 3,000-acre estate at Derrycrevy and Drumilly featured a fortified lime-and-stone bawne with four flankers, three-story lodgings, two water mills, a windmill, and 14 timber houses inhabited by English families. It was noted as a flourishing and defensible plantation in Ulster.

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   CLXIV. 3,000 Acres. The Zord Say was the first Patentee. Mr. Cope hath 3,000 acres, called Derrycravy and Dromully (275). Upon this there is a Bawne of Lyme and Stone, 180 feet square, 14 feet high, with four Flankers; and in three of them he hath built very good Lodgings, which are three Stories high. There are also two Water Mills and one Wind Mill ; and near to the Bawne he had built 14 Houses of Timber, which are inhabited with English Families. I find planted and estated upon this Land, of Brittish Tenants,

   Freeholders, 6, viz.,

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10. Creation of the manor of Johnstowne alias Drunurgan

    Johnstown · townland · Armagh · 1629

    On 29 July 1629, letters patent of denization were granted to John Hamilton, re-granting the small proportions of Magerientrim and Kilruddan in the barony of the Fews. The lands were erected into a manor called Johnstowne, alias Drunurgan, held in free and common socage subject to plantation conditions.

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    John Hamilton soon after his purchase of the proportion of Magheryentrim. {Inquisitions of Ulster, Armagh, (4) Car. I). On the 29th of July, 1629, letters patent of denization were granted to John Hamilton, and are-grant of the small proportion of Magerientrim, and of the small proportion of Kilruddan, both in the barony of the Fues. The lands to be held in free and common socage ; and are erected into a manor, to be called the manor of Johnstowne, alias Drunurgan^ with all the ususd manorial rights ; subject to the conditions of plantation, and to the terms for renewal of grants to undertakers.

    (286). WUliam Lawders.— %^^ p. 285. "The said William Lawder being soe seized, together with Alexander Lawder, his sonne, on the 4th Dec, 1614, did graunt unto the said John Hamilton, his heirs and assigns^ for ever, all the said manor, proportion, balliboes, and lands [of Kilruddan], with their appurtenances. (/«- quisitions of Ulster, Armagh, (4) Car. I. ) This proportion formed part of the manor of Johnstowne, alias Drumergan. See preceding note.

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11. Crom Castle ruins and rebuilding

    Crom · townland · Fermanagh

    The castle at Crom was originally built by the Laird of Mountwhanny and Sir Stephen Butler but fell into ruins. A modern castle was later built on a more elevated position closer to the lake, with notable surrounding scenery.

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    Cnim, or Crom, the manor so called, 301 ; the castle originally built by the Laird of Mountwhanny and Sir Stephen Butler, now in ruins, 479; the modem castle built on a more elevated position, and nearer the lake, 1^.; description of the surrounding scenery, /^.

    Culme, Ben., a preacher and teacher in Virginia, county Cavan, 45S.

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12. Cromleachs at Brockaghboy and near Dunavenny

    Brockaghboy · townland · Derry

    Sampson's chart of the Ironmongers' proportion marked the remains of cromleachs (megalithic tombs) at Brockaghboy and at a point halfway between that place and Dunavenny, indicating prehistoric burial monuments in the barony of Coleraine.

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    (314). Any Land, — The Ironmongers' proportion, known as the manor of Lizard, is situated in the barony of Coleraine, lying between the Bann on the east and the barony of Keenaght on the west. Along its eastern boundary the following names of places appear on Sampson's chart, viz., Risk, Lissaghmore, Glascort, Lanagavy, Cornamuckiagh, and DrumeiL Near the western boundary are Altduffe, Gortnamoyagh, Brockagh, Lisnacreghog, and Cuilcoscreighan. The places marked on its southern boundary are Dunavenny, Cuilbane, Gortecloghan, Carballintobber, and Treanaltinagh. In the central parts of this proportion the principal places are Aghedowey, Bovagh, Gugiygoran, Drumacrow, Segorry, Metican, Inisaleen, Mullaghinch, Coolnasillagh, Droghed, Lisbuy, Killykergan, Moneydig, Killyvally, Ballynamuin, Ballintemple, Culnaramer, Glenullin, Glenkeen, Moneycarry, Liscall, Cullnaman, Slataverty, Mullaghnabron, Ballyrogan, Moyochil, Keerin, Claggan, Brockaghbuy, Tamneymore, Movenis, Baleerin, Croaghindolag, Caheny, Cah, and Moybuoy. In this proportion there are native freeholds, marked on the chart at Moybuoy, Baleerin, Coolnasillagh, Ballyrogan, Glenkeen, Croaghindolag, Bovagh, Moyochill, Culnaman, Cuilnaramer, Caheny, and near Movinis. These native freeholds occur, with only two exceptions, in barren or unsettled districts. Crown freeholds are marked at Cah, Tamneymore, Liscall, Altduff, Brockaghbuy, Moneydig, and Culcoscreighin. These freeholds also occur generally in rough lands. The remains of Cromleachs are marked at Brockabuoy and at a point half-way between that place and Dunavenny. Only a small number of the denominational names are given in the foregoing list. Sometime after the close of the war, which commenced in 1641, and ended in 1652, Paul Canning, when writing to the company, mentions the disastrous results of that time to their estate and his own. His statement, which Utemlly describes the condition of most other lands in the county, and throughout Ulster generally, is as follows : — "The castle and manor-house, ftnd all other buildings whatsoever up(m the said manor, together with the church, the com mul, and thite bridges,

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13. Culmore fort ward and garrison disputes

    near Culmore · town · Derry · 1609–1700

    The Londoners were accused of failing to maintain a sufficient ward at Culmore fort as agreed in 1609, the allowance of 85 l. per annum being inadequate. Despite royal orders to furnish the fort with ordnance and warders, the garrison was discontinued after the Revolution, though the governorship continued as a sinecure with attached pay and profits from fort-lands exceeding 440 acres.

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    ing a proper ward in it, according to their afreement, was made one of the articles of complaint agamst them by the commissioners Phillips and Hadsor, who stated that they were, by the 20th article [of the original agreement of 1609], to mainteine a sufficient ward at Kilmore [Culmore], which the allowance of 85//. per annum will not doe. And therefore ought to have better care had of it." In consequence of this complaint it was ordered, in 1624, by the committee of the Lords appointed by the King to treat with the Londoners, * That the fort of Culmore be sufficiently cared for, and furnished with ordenance, municon, warders, and gunners, according to the contract.' In 1626, a new committee having been appointed to confer with a deputation of the corporation of I^ndon, they alleged as an exception taken against the I^ndoner*s charter in point of law, ' that they have past their charter of the castle and lands of Culmore contrarie to their articles, which are condicional and have instead of a condicion obtruded a covenant of their parte upon the Crowne to maintaine a sufficient warde there, which covenant they have apparently broken.' - To this charge the corporation made answer that 'the Castle and I^ndes of Culmore is noe otherwise passed unto them than was intended, as may appeare by the articles between your Lordship and the Cittie, and that they have not broken the covenant, for they have ever had (the times considered) a sufficient ward there, and now in theise times of danger they have increased the nombre of the warders according to the direction of the Lord Blaney.' The subsequent history of Culmore, until the beginning of the i8th century may be found pretty fully m the publication by the Irish Society, known as the Concise View- The garrison at this place was discontinued after the Revolution, although the Crown always maintained the office of governor, and for many years past it has been conferrea as a reward for distinguished services, — the governors successively held the office as an honourable military sinecure, and enjoyed the anciently established pay annexed to the office, as well as the annuity of Tool, paid by the Irish Society, and the profits arising out of the fort-lands, according to the agreement between the Crown and the Irish Society, made in the year 1665. The lands connected with Culmore include upwards of 440 acres, and, in 1825, were estimated at the yearly value of 600/. i6s, 3^i, late Irish currency. See Memoir of the Parish 0/ Templemore, pp. 237-240.

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14. Defensive preparations at Derry bulwarks during 1641 outbreak

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1641

    At the outbreak in 1641, commanders in and around Derry took prompt defensive measures, assigning captains to man specific bulwarks and gates. Captain Pitt was assigned the King's Bulwark, Captain Kilmer from Master Wabion's Bulwark to Chichester's Bulwark, and Captain Lawson the Prince's Bulwark and Bishop's Gate.

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    (301 ). The Bulwarks, — For an account of the Bulwarks as mentioned in Carew's report of 161 1, see p. 572. Four of the principal bulwarks were named repectively as follows: — i. The ICins^s Bulwark^ on the west of the Ferry-port ; 2. Master IVabion^s Bulwark^ also on the west of the Ferry-port ; 3. Chichester* s Bulwark^ on the south of the Ship-qiiay gate ; 4. l^he Prince's Bulwark^ on the south of the Bishop's gate. These names were given respectively in honour of the King, Vauban, the French military engineer, the lord deputy, and Prince Henry. The original names of the five remaining bulwarks, have not been ascertained. At the time of the outbreak in 1641, the commanders in and around Deny took prompt measures for protection against the Irish, and according to the programme laid down, the following, among other matters, were agreed on: — "Captain Pitt to make good the King's Bulwark to the Ferrigate.

    Captain Thornton from the Ferrigate to Master Wabion's Bulwark ; and they two to make good the Ferrigate. Captain Kilmer from Master Wabion's Bulwark to Chichester's Bulwark, to make good the Shipkeygate. Captain Finch from the end of Chichester's Bulwark to the Butchersgate. Captain Osborne from the end of Chichester's Bulwark to the Butchersgate. Captain Lawson to make good the Prince's Bulwark, and the Bishopsgate to the King's Bulwark." During the memorable siege of Derry, in 1688-9, these bulwarks or bastions were popularly known by other names than the foregoing, the nine being mentioned in a Description of Londonderry, annexed to Neville's plan of the siege, as the Double Bastion, Royall Bastion, Hangman's Bastion, Gunner's B.istion, Coward's Bastion, Water Bastion, Newgate Bastion, Ferry Bastion, and Church Bastion. See Memoirs of the Parish of Tempiemorcy pp. 44, 99, 100.

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15. Derry bastion names during the 1688-9 siege

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1688–1689

    During the memorable siege of Derry in 1688-9, the nine bulwarks or bastions were popularly known by different names than those originally given: Double Bastion, Royall Bastion, Hangman's Bastion, Gunner's Bastion, Coward's Bastion, Water Bastion, Newgate Bastion, Ferry Bastion, and Church Bastion.

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    Captain Thornton from the Ferrigate to Master Wabion's Bulwark ; and they two to make good the Ferrigate. Captain Kilmer from Master Wabion's Bulwark to Chichester's Bulwark, to make good the Shipkeygate. Captain Finch from the end of Chichester's Bulwark to the Butchersgate. Captain Osborne from the end of Chichester's Bulwark to the Butchersgate. Captain Lawson to make good the Prince's Bulwark, and the Bishopsgate to the King's Bulwark." During the memorable siege of Derry, in 1688-9, these bulwarks or bastions were popularly known by other names than the foregoing, the nine being mentioned in a Description of Londonderry, annexed to Neville's plan of the siege, as the Double Bastion, Royall Bastion, Hangman's Bastion, Gunner's B.istion, Coward's Bastion, Water Bastion, Newgate Bastion, Ferry Bastion, and Church Bastion. See Memoirs of the Parish of Tempiemorcy pp. 44, 99, 100.

    (302). From the weather, — This very serious want was supplied in 1628, when the corporation of London were ordered by the King "to build and erect guard-house, centinel houses, stairs and passages to the bulwarks and ramparts, where they are deficient or defective." This prompt command set the Londoners to commence building three guard-houses and eight platforms. Two of the guard or sentinel houses then erected still remain, which are situated between the Bishop's Gate and the South Bastion. Ilnd., p. 100.

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16. Derry buildings and fortifications surveyed

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1611

    A survey describes Derry's repaired church, stone houses with cellars, a storehouse, a smith's forge, lime kilns, and a 300-foot wharf. A bark of 70-80 tons was also being built with timber provisions.

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    " Derry. Next we came to Derry, where we saw the church well slated and repaired. Twd fair houses of stone, two stories high, slated and finished with cellars to each house. A storehouse covered and walled with deal boards, with a place to work dry in. A thatched house wherein Mr. Wray dwelleth. A saw pit covered with deal boards. A fair large smith's forge, with a dwelling-house to the same. _ Two fair lime kills [kilns]. A fair wharf of 300 foot long, and about 14 broad, and 8 or 9 foot high. Two heads of wharfs at the ferry-places, on both sides the river. A bark building of 70 or 80 tons, with provisions of plank and other timber for her, &c., &c

    " The Forte of Deserie Mariyne^ a place in Glanconkeyne, is thought fit for the King's service and the serving of travellers between Colraine and all parts of Tyrone and Armagh, to be laid out with 300 acres for a fort, to be erected for lodgings for a constable and wardens. The London agents have agreed to the place and number of acres, but in regard that Deserte Martine, on which the fort is to be erected, is the Bishop of Derry's land and a quarter adjoining, we think fit that the Ix)hdoners should give him so much in exchange thereof of their own land, and we think it not amiss that the King should give 200/. towards erecting the fort, and the constable to pay the overplus, if any." Carew's -^dr/t?r/ in 1611.]

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17. Derry city walls deemed indefensible in 1628

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1628

    Commissioners reported in 1628 that despite the 20-foot stone walls and 8 bulwarks, Derry was ill-situated for defense, lying open to shipping and surrounding hills. Sir Henry Docwra's original design to expand southward was ignored by the Londoners.

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    both the walls, houses, and streets lie open to the command of any shipping that shall come to the harbour, and also to divers hills about the town, and to many other inconveniencies, so that in our judgment it is not a place of defence, nor tenable if any foreign enemy were to come before it." This grand defect could have been avoided had Sir Henry Docwra's original design in planning the position of the town been afterwards carried out His intention was to enlarge the town in a southern direction; whereas, the Londoners, 'by permitting it to increase towards the river, and to descend to the verjr river, left the place almost entirely at the mercy of cannon fired from the direction of the harbour. (See Memoir of the Parish of Tempiemore, p. 99). "The walls of Derry," says the Rev. G. V. Sampson, "once its strength, are now its ornament ; they form the mall and parade. They are frequented by all ranks and ages of^ the city, and afford, from various points of view, an extended prospect, reaching along the winding channel, the expanding basin, and the jutting banks of the river. To render this Ismdscape perfectly beautiful, wood only is required." (Se|( Memoir of the Charts &c., p. 201). The want of wood in Sampson's time, 1814, has been since exteilsivelj supplied.

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18. Derry city walls described by Pynnar

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1611

    Pynnar describes the strong stone walls of London-Derry, built by Thomas Raven, measuring 283 perches in circuit, 24 feet high, and 6 feet thick with four gates. The walls cost £8,357 to erect.

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    The City of London-Derry is now compassed about with a very Strong Wall (299), excellently made and neatly wrought ; being all of good Lime and Stone ; the Circuit whereof is 283 Perches and ^, at 18 feet to the Perch ; besides the four gates which contain 84 feet ; and in every Place of the Wall it is 24 feet high, and six feet thick. The gates are all battlemented, but to two of them there is no going up, so that they serve no great use ; neither have they made any Leaves

    (299). Strong Wall. — The improvement in this respect daring the interval between the surveys of Carew and Pynnar appears to have been very considerable. **The walls of Derry are now its most ancient remains. By the original compact between the Crown and the corporation of I^ndon, concluded in 1609 (see pp. 384-386), it was stipulated that they should be finished on the 1st of November in the following year ; but, though commenced, they were not entirely completed for seversd years after. They were laid out and built under the direction of Thomas Raven of London, who had been sent over for the purpose, and the total cost of their erection, 'including ports, or gates, with all n^aterials and workmanship, was >C8,357.'" Although Pynnar was so well pleased with the substantial nature of the walls and the fortifications generally, he did not appear to recognise the fact that not even these improvements could compensate for the radically defective position of the city for defence. • This fact, however, was not overlooked afterwards by the commissioners appointed in 1628 to inquire into and report on the condition of the Londoner's plantation in the city and county. *'We have viewed," say they, in their report, "all the fortifications in and about the city of Londonderry, and do find a stone wall of 20 feet high, well rampered with earth, and 8 bulwarks ; but the city itself is so ill situated that

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19. Derry's four original gates and their later names

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1611–1789

    Derry's four original gates were the Bishop's Gate, the Ship-quay Gate, the New Gate (later Butcher's Gate), and the Ferry Gate (later Ferry-quay Gate). The Bishop's Gate was rebuilt as a triumphal arch in 1789 to commemorate William III at the centenary of the opening of the gates.

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    (300). Thi othir hvo. — For an account of the four original gates of Deny, as mentioned in Carew*s report of 161 1, see p. 572. These four. gates soon came to be called respectively "the Bishop's Gate, the Ship-quay Gate, the New Gate [now Butcher's Gate], and the Ferry Gate [now Ferry-quay Gate] ; two others, commonly called the New Gate and the Castle Gate, but not by authority, were subsequently added. Between 1805 and 1808, the first three were rebuilt at an expense of ;£^i,403 3r. The Bishop's Gate and the Ship-quay Gate are alone embellished. The former is a triumphal arch erected to the memory of William III., in 1789, by the corporation, with the concurrence of the Irish Society, at the centenary of the opening of the gates." (See Memoir of the Parish of TempUniore^ p. 100). "The form of the city is that of a parallelogram, whose longest sides range from northeast to south-west, and the shorter north-east to southeast. It has four main streets within the walls ; each of these, commencing at The Diamond, or public square, terminates at an arch passing under the wall where the gates formerly were placed. The length of the city, within the walls, from Bishop's Gate to Ship-quay Gate, is 1,273 feet ; the breadth, from Ferry-quay Gate to Butchers Gate, is 635 feet." See SampsotCs Memoir of the Charts p. 199.

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20. Derry's Plantation and Fortifications

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1608–1611

    The site of Derry was granted to Docwra and funds were estimated to fortify it, leveraging its natural advantages as a port. Poor inhabitants were compensated for their little houses, and its gates, walls, and bulwarks were later described by Pynnar.

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    Davys, 65 ; the commissioners arrival at, 172 ; ownership of the lands in and near, ibr, its site granted to Docwra, 356, 357 ; estimate of expenses required to fortify it, 360 ; its great natural advantages as a port, 374 ; the poor inhabitants compensated for their little houses in, 401 ; a list of such inhabitants as had commenced to build before 1608, 402, 403 ; first officebearers appointed, 427 ; Carew's account of the buildings at ill 161 1, 573; Pynnar's description, 573, 574; notices of its Gates, Walls, and Bulwarks, 574.

    , dean of, his lands, 98; name of first dean afler

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21. Dispute over Camus rectory advowson

    Camus · townland · Derry · 1820–1840

    The Irish Society claimed the advowson of Camus rectory and presented the Rev. Archibald Boyd after the death of Rev. Thomas Richardson. The bishop of Derry disputed this presentation, successively installing his son-in-law Mr. Lindsay, then Mr. Crampton, and finally the Rev. G. V. Sampson, leading to expensive litigation in which the bishop was defeated.

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    rector of Camus], was unquestionably the first planter [of trees] in the county. By trenching and draining, with great care and expense, his trees have come forward with rapidity. Among other fine points of view through this demesne, there Is an high gravel bank, wooded to the top, and overlooking the waterfall at the Cutts, the town of Coleraine, its bridge and improvements. On the opposite bank of the river is Mount Sandel, an object truly picturesque, which, as well as the adjacent slopes, along the winding expanse of the Bann, the late and the present proprietor have planted with the happiest effect The house has been formed out of the offices belonging to the mansion of this ancient and respectable family, which, in the feeling of its present representative, has found its private gratification in the discharge of invaluable duties as resident proprietors.** The Irish Society's report as to this proportion is as follows; — "The owner of this is Mr. Henry Richardson, the son of the late possessor, the Rev. Thomas Richardson, who was rector of Camus. We have nothing to remark as to the proportion, but this circumstance leads us to advert to the facts connected with that rectory. The advowson belongs to the Society ; and, on Mr. Richardson*s death, they presented the livings to the Rev. Archibald Boyd, senior curate to the cathedral of Derry. The bishop has ventured to dispute this presentation ; and at first presented his son-in-law, Mr. Lindsay. He soon after, however, removed him to the living of Kilrea. We are informed he then presented Mr. Crampton, a curate from another diocese, but he was remove^ in a few days after ; and the bishop lastly presented'the Rev. G. V. Sampson, a clergyman holding a living in the county of Kildare, and in no way cormected with the county or the diocese of Derry as a clerpymaii, though he is very well known as a farmer of some mnd oh the Fishmongers' proportion.** This dispute led to expensive litigation, in which the bishop was defeated. Accordinsf to the late * Return of the owners of land in Ireland* me Richardson &mily holds 18,159 acres, valued for 7,424/. This quantity does not include all the Un^ belonging to the proportion or manor of Macosquin.

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22. Dispute over Loughgilly church patronage between Acheson and Lord Primate

    near Loughgilly · parish · Armagh · 1625–1627

    Sir Archibald Acheson held the patronage of Loughgilly by royal grant and presented the Dean of Armagh to the vacant church, but the Lord Primate refused to admit him, claiming a prior presentation to his chancellor Snig. The King wrote to Falkland in May 1627 ordering an examination and possible presentation of the Dean.

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    the materials for building ; he [Chichester] is to put the said Henry Acheson in possession of the said lands which were passed, or intended to be passed unto him ; or otherwise, if they be necessary for building, he [Chichester] is to induce the said archbishop to give it to him [Acheson] at a rent, or in exchange for other part of the said Heniy Acheson's proportion." With the possession of these lancui Sir Achibald Acheson inherited also the quarrel which had existed between his brother and the church authorities of the district. On the 12th of May, 1627, the King wrote to Falkland about one phase of this quarrel, as follows: — "We have taken gracious consideration of the enclosed petition of Sir Archibald Acheson, Knight, and George Mackeson, Dean of Armagh, wherein is allmd that Sir Archibald Acheson, having a grant from our late dear father of the patronage of Lou^gilly, in the said county, did, about a year and a half past, present the Dean thereunto, being then void, and that the now Lord Primate refused to admit the Dean accordingly, pretending that one Snig, his chancellor, was formerly presented to the said church upon a pretended lapse; wnereupon the petitioners brought a Quare impedit against the Lord Primate and Snig in our court of Common Pleas there, and procured a Declaration to be filed, which declaration, through the sinister practiceof one Hubbert, the petitioners* attorney, and of the said Snig and others, is not to be found, a^ the petitioners allege, whereby the suit is discontinued ; we have therefore thought good, according to the advice of our commissioners Tor Irish Causes, to send over the petition itself unto you, reauiring you, that if, upon due examination, you shall find the church of Loughgillie to be now in lapse, and not in lapse before, to present the Dean thereunto, as is desired, being, as we are informed, a very able churchman, and who hath received some loss by the not payment of his allowance of forty pounds per annum out of the defalcations of his weekly lecture at Christ Church ; and, ' it is our further pleasure, and accordingly we require you to take order that the petitioners, if they find cause, may have the attorney, or Snig, or others whom the same may concern, brought into the Castlecluuaiber for their misdemeanor and practice, and for the complainants' remedy and damages. " See Morrin's Calendar^ Charles I., p. 21a

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23. Downhill estate of the Clothworkers

    Downhill · townland · Derry

    The beautiful locality of Downhill was situated within the bounds of the Clothworkers' estate. The estate was distinguished by this landscape, which featured rugged basalt rocks and winding walks laid out with taste.

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    to the Clothworkers* Company, it was found that the transaction had been duly recorded in their books. Negotiations have been going on between the two companies on this matter until a late period ; but why there should be any difficulty in its settlement among honourable men seems strange, and especially when the facts are all admitted by the party in possession. (See Nicholl*k History olthe Ironmongers^ Company ^ pp. 397, 398). The Clothworkers' estate is distinguished by the circumstance that the beautiful locality of Downhill is situate in its bounds. "The Glen of Downhill," says Sampson^ "opening on the sea, at Portvantage, to the north-east» winds round the sloping lawn, whose termination above is a continued escarpment, disclosing, where the plantij^ has not succeeded, the rugged and over-jutting of basalt rocks. Amidst these rude masses, winding walks are laid out with taste ; the nakedness is generally relieved by abundant crops of grasses ; and not unfrequently the brow of a rude ledge is decorated by the rich yellow and green of various trefoils, sea-pinks, and sea-campions." (See Memoir of the Charts p. 258). The Clothworkers are among others who had let their manors to individual tenants, for 61 years, and received large fines, with, small yearly rents. The following sage remarks of the Irish Society, in 1838, have reference to this fact : — "This estate is also dependent on one life. Sir G. Jackson, now about seventy, and is held by Mr. Leslie Alexander (see p. 577). The company have very prudently employed Mr. Oseland, the excellent manager of the Ironmongers' estate, which adjoins this, to enquire into and overlook the noanagement of this proportion, with the view of taking it into their own hands when the life faUs^ We need scarcely add, that with such liberal companies 33 the Ironmongers and Clothworkers, the tenantry will, we are sure, have no reason to regret when they shall be placed undertheir immediate superintendence and control.*' See Heport, p. 42.

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24. Dungevan castle and settlement of the Skinners' Company

    near Dungiven · town · Derry · 1618–1619

    Lady Dodington held the Skinners' Company proportion called Dungevan, where a strong two-and-a-half-storey castle with a lime-and-stone bawn was built and served as her residence with 24 family members. The proportion contained two castles, two bawns, two villages of 12 houses each, and churches adjoining each castle, with 27 British tenant families resident.

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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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25. Fishmongers' bawn and fortified settlement at Ballykelly

    Ballykelly · townland · Derry

    Pynnar's Survey describes a strong bawn of stone and lime, 125 feet square with four flankers, and a good house within it at the Fishmongers' proportion. Near the castle stood 15 houses and a neatly built church, 43 feet long, with a preacher appointed. Sampson later noted that Mr. Sterling's dwelling occupied the site of the ancient Fishmongers' castle, with the earliest gardens in the county.

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    is here resident Upon this there is buHt a Strong Bawne of Stone and Lime, 125 feet square, 12 feet high, with four Flankers (311), and a good House within it, being 50 feet square, all finished and inhabited by the Agent, and furnished with good Store of Arms. There are near to the Castle 15 Houses, whereof three are of Stone and Lime; the rest are of Timber, and are rough cast with Lime, and slated. These stand in a convenient Place for Service. There is also a Church near Built, which is 43 feet long, 26 wide, neatly made up, and a good Preacher to teach the People. I find planted and estated upon this Land, of Britiish Tenants,

    Feeholders, 6, viz.,

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26. Fort at Culmore

    near Culmore · town · Derry

    A historical fort is located at Culmore. Pynnar provided an account of it, and a sketch of its history was also recorded.

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    Culmore, the fort at, 104; Pynnar's account of, 575 ; sketch of its history, id,

    Cunningham, Alexander, of Powton, grant to, 299; notice of, id.; sold his lands to Sir Robert Gordon, 504.

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27. Guard houses built at Derry walls in 1628

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1628

    In 1628, the corporation of London was ordered by the King to build guard houses, sentry houses, stairs and passages to the bulwarks and ramparts. Two of the guard or sentinel houses then erected still remained, situated between the Bishop's Gate and the South Bastion.

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    (302). From the weather, — This very serious want was supplied in 1628, when the corporation of London were ordered by the King "to build and erect guard-house, centinel houses, stairs and passages to the bulwarks and ramparts, where they are deficient or defective." This prompt command set the Londoners to commence building three guard-houses and eight platforms. Two of the guard or sentinel houses then erected still remain, which are situated between the Bishop's Gate and the South Bastion. Ilnd., p. 100.

    (303). For a house, — For an account of the houses, and their positions, as reported by Carew in 161 1, see p. 572. By an article of the original agreement between the Government and Londoners in 1609, the latter were bound or * tied ' to build 200 houses, leaving room for 300 more ; and to finish 60 houses of the number by the 1st of November then next following, with convenient fortifications, the remaining number of the 200 to be built and perfected, with the remaining fortifications, by the ist of November, 161 1. (See pp. 384-386). This part of their contract the Londoners flagrantly neglected to fulfil. We find from Pynnar that even in the year 1620 only 92 houses had been built; and Sir Thomas Phillips afterwards states that, down to the year 1626, there were

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28. Haberdashers' Company plantation lands in barony of Keenaght

    Ballycastle · townland · Derry

    The Haberdashers' Company's granted lands lay along the eastern boundary of the barony of Keenaght, stretching from Benevenagh in the north to Formil and Camnish in the south, and bounded by the river Roe on the west. Numerous townlands were marked on the chart, with native freeholds at Ballynaherry, Ballyavlin, Little Derry, and other locations, and Crown freeholds at Drumclief, Ballyruskinmore, Kedy, and Lislane.

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    (318). Ballycastle, — The lands granted to this company lie along the eastern boundary in the barony of Keenaght, commencing on the skirts of Benevenagh in the north, and reaching southward as far a Formil and Camnish, on the eastern and western slopes of the Benbradach mountain range. These lands are bounded on the north by Magilligan, on the west bv the river Roe, on the south by uiat part of the Skinners proportion which lies in this barony, and on the east as aforesaid. Among the principal places marked on the chart along its eastern border are Carrydow, Ballyruskbeg, Largeyreagh, Leek, Tirmaquin, Tirydow Walker, Gortnamey, Clc^han, Killhoyle, Drumsam, Drumgavney, Smulgedon, Ballymacalion, and Lenmore. The other principal localities mentioned on the chart in this proportion are Largantea, Edenmore, Drumneecy, Stradreagh, Dirtagh, Ballyvannagh, Tireorin, Mains, BallymuUy, Ardmore, Drumgesh, Granagh, and Artakelly. There are native freeholds marked at places called Ballynaherry, Ballyavlin, Little Derry, Drumnagosker, Aughsillagh, Rusky, and Camet There are Crown freeholds marked at Drumclief, Ballyruskinmore, Kedy, and Lislane. The Haberdashers sold their lands in perpetuity to the Beresford family, but we cannot state for what sum; not less, probably, than 20,000/., with the reservation of a yearly rent of about 450^. Walworth, the seat of the Beresfords, has already been noticed. The report of the Irish Society in reference to this proportion is rather of an ominous character, as follows : — ''This estate is by far the best managed of the four estates which have been let in perpetuity. Such lettings are, however, contrary, as we think, to the intentions of the Charter, or the power given to these companies by the King's licence in mortmain, which certainly gives

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29. Inishowen barony and herenagh lands

    near Inishowen · townland · Donegal

    Chichester's estate of Inishowen was considered less valuable because of the large amount of herenagh (church lands) contained within it. He also rode from Derry to inspect his newly acquired estate there.

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    plantation, ib,\ rides from Derry to see his newlyacquired estate of Inishowen, 172, 173; his letter referring to the leading gentlemen in Donegal, 1 76 ; his barony of Inishowen less valuable because of so much herenagh lands therein, 1 77 ; enumeration of these herenagh lands, ib, ; his letter from Enniskillen referring to Montgomery and the other prelates, 181 ; his apologetic letter on account of delay in preparing reports of the journey to Ulster, 191 ; his 'Certain Considerations,' 192; his sending Davys and Ridge way to London with Maps, Abstract of Titles, Inquisitions, and other documents, 192, 193 ; his letter as to the commissioners' finding in reference to the termon lands, 193 ; his facile views on the subject of the herenagh and termon lands, 2x2 ; his plan for the endowment of parsons, ib.\ hopes that the bishops may be held to the 'conditions of plantation' in the matters of their buildings and letting their lands, 213 ; declined the responsibility of locating the principal natives, 218 ; his arrangement as to the movements of the new commissioners in Ulster, 219; his disquietude on the subject of removing the natives, 219, 221, 222 ; has hawks for Salisbury, 222 ; sets out northward to give the undertakers possession, 224 ; his statement as to Caulfield's services, 256 ; grant to, 315 ; his disappointment, ib. ; his account of O Cahan's country, 354-356 ; his accotmt of Derry, 356-358 ; receives instructions as to the proper management of the Londoners' deputies, 366, 367 ; his account of their reception and movements in O'Cahan's country, 368, 369 ; urges despatch in dealing with the Londoners, 372 ; surrenders his fishing for the Londoners, 397-399 ; his account of these fishings, ib. ; the terms of his surrender, 399 ; receives answers to his questions from the council in Londoi^ in 16 10, 407 ; wishes muster-masters for the plantation appointed, but is refused, 413 ; rejection of several of his propositions, 419 ; his disappointment on seeing the undertakers, 445, 446 ; his description of them, 446; Carew's account of in 161 1, 551; his buildings at Dungannon, 552; created a baron, ib,\ his illness, death, and funeral, ib.\ lines from an elegy written on his death, ib.

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30. Irish families at Ballymore take Oath of Supremacy

    near Tandragee · town · Armagh

    Pynnar's report records that the town of Ballymore was inhabited by English tenants, with 9 Irish families also living in the town who came to church and had taken the Oath of Supremacy.

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    CLXXVI. 1,500 Acres. Sir Oliver St John^ Knight^ hath 1,500 acres, called Ballymoore (291). For building there cannot be more spoken than what hath been formerly by Sirjosias Bodiy (292), only the Town is increased in Buildings, being all inhabited with English Tenants. There are 9 Irish Families in the Town, which come to Church, and have taken the Oath of Supremacy.

    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,

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31. Irish tenants outbid English settlers at Manor of Lizard

    Garvagh · townland · Derry · 1620

    An infinite number of Irish remained on the lands of the Ironmongers' proportion, paying such high rents that English settlers could not obtain land. Tenants who had built houses could only get 31-year agreements and feared their terms might be altered by future arrivals.

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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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32. James Alexander created Baron Caledon of Caledon, County Tyrone

    near Caledon · town · Tyrone · 1790–1800

    James Alexander, having filled important offices in India, was elevated to the peerage of Ireland in June 1790 as Baron Caledon of Caledon, County Tyrone. He was subsequently created a viscount in 1797 and Earl of Caledon in 1800, establishing the family's noble title tied to the Tyrone estate.

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    Hillis. By the latter he left one son, Nathaniel, who married Elizabeth, a daughter of William McClintock, Esq., of Dunmore, county of Donep^al. By this lady he left three sons and two daughters, viz., William, Robert, James, Anne, and Elizabeth. James, the third son, having filled several important offices in India, was elevated to the peerage of Ireland in June, 1790, by the title of Baron Caledon of Caledon, county Tyrone ; in 1797 he was created a viseount, and in 1800 Earl of CsQedon. In 1774 he married Anne, second daughter of James Crawford of Crawfordsbum, his wife dying in 1777. By this lady he left an only son, named Du Pre, and two daughters, Mabella and Elizabeth. Du Pre, bom in 1777, succeeded as second Earl of Caledon in 1S03, and died in 1839. He married Cathrine Freeman, second dai^hter of Philip, third Earl of Hardwicke. Mabella married Andrew, the eleventh Lord Blaney, ami died in 1854. James Du Pre Alexander, the third Earl of Caledon, married Lady lane Frederica Grimstdn, fourth daughter of the first Earl of Verulam. James Alexander, the fourth Earl of Caledon, succeeded his lather. See Nicholl's History of the Ironmcngerst pp* 613-615.

    (308). Alias Muffe, — This is the only other company whose lands lie in the barony of Tirkeerin. The manor of Mu£^ or Grocers' Hall, is bounded on the north by Lough Foyle, and it extends southward as far as tlM BumtoUet river. Its western boundary is the river Foyle; and eastwajd, \i mieets the lands of the Fishmons^rs'

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33. John Dillon's unfinished house at Mullaghbane

    Mullaghbane · townland · Armagh · 1618–1619

    Pynnar's survey records John Dillon's 1,500-acre proportion at Mullaghbane, where a brick-and-lime house had been begun about three years before the survey but was not half finished. The estate had 21 British families planted, able to make 50 men with arms.

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    CLXIX. 1,500 Acres. John Dillon^ Esq,, hath 1,500 acres, called Muilabane (283). Upon this Proportion there is built a House, begun some three years since, but is not half finished, being of Brick and Lyme, and

    Total, 21 Families, who, with their under Tenants, are able to make 50 Men with Arms.

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34. Kilrea as chief town of Mercers' estate

    near Kilrea · town · Derry · 1838

    By 1838, Kilrea served as the chief town of the Mercers' Company estate, where their agent Mr. Holmes resided in an elegant mansion built by the Company. The estate was reported to be improving, with the Company advancing public buildings.

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    Moyletra, Doolagh, and Bovedy; and on the souther9 side, Tiigarvil, Tirnageeraghan, and Falahogy. Through^ out the central parts of this proportion, the principal places appearing on the chart are Craigavole, Ballylame, Crossland, Tamneyrankin, Laragh, Tir-Hugh, Swateragh, Coolnagruadh, Moneysharvin, Beagh, Keady, Ampurtam, Gortead, Lismoyle, Ballynayne, Tivaconway, Killymuck, Lissgoi^an, Dunglady, Macknagh, Gortmacran, Killygubb, Drimard, Drimlane, Tamlaght, Moneysally, Lissnagrot, Drumsaragh, Drumean, Dnimnagardner, Erginagh, and Drumolish. In this proportion there are Crown freeholds marked at Drumsaragh, Moyletra, Tamneyrankin, and near Bovedy. The Mercers' Company had a dispute of old standing with their neighbours the Ironmongers, which was not finally arranged until the year 1816. In 1703, Mr. Canning, the tenant of the latter, stated that the division known as Ballinmoyne, on the Ironmongers' estate, contained 21 balliboes, but that he could never find more than 1 5, the other six, as he supposed, being in the Mercers' proportion. In 1814, a map of the adjustment of the mearings between these two companies' lands was presented by the Rev. G. V. Sampson ; and in 18 16, an award, under the hands and seals of that gentleman, and James Armstrong, £^., were read, and ordered to be entered on the minutes. (See Nicholl's History of the Ironmongers' Company, pp. 411, 412). We cannot find that Sampson's Memoir of the Chart contains any notice eulogistic or the contrary, of the condition of the Mercers' lands in 1814 ; ^ut the following report of the Irish Society in 1838, is, perhaps, sufficiently satisfactory on the subject: — "This is a vefy improving estate. It appears to us [the flying deputation] that all has been done that was possible, considering how short a time the Company have had it in their own hands. The Mercers had previously let their lands to one tenant. They have an mtelligent and highly respecl* able agent in Mr. Holmes, who lives at the chief town, Kilrea, in an elegant mansion, built for him there l>y the Company ; they are improving the public buildlogs, and, altogether doing everything which lies in their power to advance the interests of the community, and carry out the objects of the Charter." (See p. 45). The MerceiS' Company hold 21,241 acres, valued at 11,740/. See the Irish Doomsday Book, or, ^^ Return of Ovmen of Land in Ireland^ 1875."

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35. Londoners' failure to build promised houses in Derry

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1609–1626

    Under the 1609 agreement, the Londoners were bound to build 200 houses in Derry with room for 300 more, completing 60 by November 1609 and the rest by November 1611. By 1620 only 92 houses had been built, and Sir Thomas Phillips stated that even by 1626 the numbers remained inadequate.

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    (303). For a house, — For an account of the houses, and their positions, as reported by Carew in 161 1, see p. 572. By an article of the original agreement between the Government and Londoners in 1609, the latter were bound or * tied ' to build 200 houses, leaving room for 300 more ; and to finish 60 houses of the number by the 1st of November then next following, with convenient fortifications, the remaining number of the 200 to be built and perfected, with the remaining fortifications, by the ist of November, 161 1. (See pp. 384-386). This part of their contract the Londoners flagrantly neglected to fulfil. We find from Pynnar that even in the year 1620 only 92 houses had been built; and Sir Thomas Phillips afterwards states that, down to the year 1626, there were

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36. Loughgall Burned in Battle of 1643

    Loughgall · townland · Armagh · 1643

    During the 1641 Rebellion and subsequent conflict, Loughgall was burned on May 23, 1643, during a battle between Scottish General Monroe and the Irish forces of Sir Phelim O'Neal and Owen Roe O'Neill. The settlement had previously been the most flourishing plantation in Ulster.

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    manor, to be called the manor of Dtrrycreevy and Dro* mully, with the usual manorial powers, including. liberty to tan leather, and hold a market every Friday at Loughgall aiias Tullyard, in the barony of O'Nelan; and two fairs, one to be held on Ascension Day, and the other on the feast of St. Bartholomew, to continue for two days. The lands to be held subject to the conditions of plantation, and according to the terms for the renewal of the grants of the undertakers. The two proportions as nam^ above by Pynnar, "have been," says Dr. Stuart, " during two centuries the property of the ancient family of the Copes, whose ancestor [Sir Anthony Cope] posse^;ed 3,000 acres in that district . . Such was the , origin of the Protestant colony in the thicklyinhabited district of Drumilly and Loughgall. This was, for a considerable time, the most flourishing and the most defensible plantation in Ulster ; but on the 23rd of May, 1643, Loughgall was burned in a battle fought by the Scottish general, Monroe, with [against] Sir Phelim' O'Neal and Owen Roe O'Nial." [O^NeUl]. HUtory of Armagh^ p. 637.

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37. Manor of Castle-Drummond at Ballymagorry

    Ballymagorry · townland · Tyrone · 1629

    Malcolm Drummond received a re-grant of the proportion of Ballymagoiegh in 1629. It was re-granted as the manor of Castle-Drummond.

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    property, 534 ; had a re-grant of the proportion of Bally magoiegh, in 1629, as the manor of Castle-Drum* mond, 534.

    Dunbar, Alexander, grant to, 298 ; notice of, ib, ; sold his lands to Sir Robert Gordon, 503.

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38. Manor of Lizard lands across five parishes

    Aghadowey · townland · Derry

    The lands of the Ironmongers' manor of Lizard extended into the five parishes of Aghedowey, Agivey, Desertoghill, Errigal, and Macosquin, lying between the River Bann and the barony of Keenaght. Native freeholds were concentrated in barren or unsettled districts within these lands.

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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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39. Manor of Lizard totally demolished in 1641 rebellion

    Garvagh · townland · Derry · 1641–1652

    Paul Canning reported that during the 1641 rebellion, the castle, manor-house, church, corn mill, and bridges at the Manor of Lizard were all totally demolished and destroyed. No tenant would plant there without years of rent-free terms, and only twenty timber trees suitable for building remained.

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    (314). Any Land, — The Ironmongers' proportion, known as the manor of Lizard, is situated in the barony of Coleraine, lying between the Bann on the east and the barony of Keenaght on the west. Along its eastern boundary the following names of places appear on Sampson's chart, viz., Risk, Lissaghmore, Glascort, Lanagavy, Cornamuckiagh, and DrumeiL Near the western boundary are Altduffe, Gortnamoyagh, Brockagh, Lisnacreghog, and Cuilcoscreighan. The places marked on its southern boundary are Dunavenny, Cuilbane, Gortecloghan, Carballintobber, and Treanaltinagh. In the central parts of this proportion the principal places are Aghedowey, Bovagh, Gugiygoran, Drumacrow, Segorry, Metican, Inisaleen, Mullaghinch, Coolnasillagh, Droghed, Lisbuy, Killykergan, Moneydig, Killyvally, Ballynamuin, Ballintemple, Culnaramer, Glenullin, Glenkeen, Moneycarry, Liscall, Cullnaman, Slataverty, Mullaghnabron, Ballyrogan, Moyochil, Keerin, Claggan, Brockaghbuy, Tamneymore, Movenis, Baleerin, Croaghindolag, Caheny, Cah, and Moybuoy. In this proportion there are native freeholds, marked on the chart at Moybuoy, Baleerin, Coolnasillagh, Ballyrogan, Glenkeen, Croaghindolag, Bovagh, Moyochill, Culnaman, Cuilnaramer, Caheny, and near Movinis. These native freeholds occur, with only two exceptions, in barren or unsettled districts. Crown freeholds are marked at Cah, Tamneymore, Liscall, Altduff, Brockaghbuy, Moneydig, and Culcoscreighin. These freeholds also occur generally in rough lands. The remains of Cromleachs are marked at Brockabuoy and at a point half-way between that place and Dunavenny. Only a small number of the denominational names are given in the foregoing list. Sometime after the close of the war, which commenced in 1641, and ended in 1652, Paul Canning, when writing to the company, mentions the disastrous results of that time to their estate and his own. His statement, which Utemlly describes the condition of most other lands in the county, and throughout Ulster generally, is as follows : — "The castle and manor-house, ftnd all other buildings whatsoever up(m the said manor, together with the church, the com mul, and thite bridges,

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40. Mercers Hall castle and bawne at Movanagher

    Movanagher · townland · Derry · 1618–1619

    The castle on the Mercers' Company proportion at Movanagher, formerly begun, was thoroughly finished as a strong stone and lime work. It included a very large bawne of 120 feet square with four flankers, with six cage-work houses nearby inhabited by poor men.

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    Mercers-Hall aUas Mavanaway (315). CLXXXIX. 3,210 Acres. This is not set to any Man as yet ; but is held by one Vernon^ agent for the Company. Upoa this Proportion the Castle, which was formerly begun, is now thoroughly finished, being not inferior to any t^^at is built ; for it is a good strong work, and well built ; and a very large Bawne of 120 feet square, with four Flankers, all of good Stone and Lime. Not far from the Bawne there are six Houses of Cage-Work, some covered with shingles, and some thatched, and inhabited by such poor men as they could find in the Country ; and these pay such dear Rates for the Land that they are forced to take Irish Tenants under them to pay the Rent. There are divers other liouses of slight building, but they are far off, and dwell dispersedly in the Wood, where they are forced of meer necessity to relieve such Wood-keam as go up and down the Country ; and as I

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41. Mount Sandel planted along the Bann

    Mount Sandel · townland · Derry · 1780–1820

    Mount Sandel, on the opposite bank of the Bann from Somerset, was described as truly picturesque. The late and present proprietors planted Mount Sandel and the adjacent slopes along the winding river with notable aesthetic success.

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    rector of Camus], was unquestionably the first planter [of trees] in the county. By trenching and draining, with great care and expense, his trees have come forward with rapidity. Among other fine points of view through this demesne, there Is an high gravel bank, wooded to the top, and overlooking the waterfall at the Cutts, the town of Coleraine, its bridge and improvements. On the opposite bank of the river is Mount Sandel, an object truly picturesque, which, as well as the adjacent slopes, along the winding expanse of the Bann, the late and the present proprietor have planted with the happiest effect The house has been formed out of the offices belonging to the mansion of this ancient and respectable family, which, in the feeling of its present representative, has found its private gratification in the discharge of invaluable duties as resident proprietors.** The Irish Society's report as to this proportion is as follows; — "The owner of this is Mr. Henry Richardson, the son of the late possessor, the Rev. Thomas Richardson, who was rector of Camus. We have nothing to remark as to the proportion, but this circumstance leads us to advert to the facts connected with that rectory. The advowson belongs to the Society ; and, on Mr. Richardson*s death, they presented the livings to the Rev. Archibald Boyd, senior curate to the cathedral of Derry. The bishop has ventured to dispute this presentation ; and at first presented his son-in-law, Mr. Lindsay. He soon after, however, removed him to the living of Kilrea. We are informed he then presented Mr. Crampton, a curate from another diocese, but he was remove^ in a few days after ; and the bishop lastly presented'the Rev. G. V. Sampson, a clergyman holding a living in the county of Kildare, and in no way cormected with the county or the diocese of Derry as a clerpymaii, though he is very well known as a farmer of some mnd oh the Fishmongers' proportion.** This dispute led to expensive litigation, in which the bishop was defeated. Accordinsf to the late * Return of the owners of land in Ireland* me Richardson &mily holds 18,159 acres, valued for 7,424/. This quantity does not include all the Un^ belonging to the proportion or manor of Macosquin.

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42. Muff as chief town of the Grocers' proportion

    Muff · townland · Derry · 1626–1838

    Muff stood on the road from Londonderry to Coleraine, about a mile south of the shore of Lough Foyle. By 1838 it was described as a very neat and clean place with an excellent church, market-house, and other buildings, serving as the chief town of the Grocers' Company proportion.

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    confer ornament without detracting from utility ; the substitution of well-shaped and well-cultivated fields, in place of eveiything which could degrade and deform a neglected country, are the first observations which arise to those who have seen what was and what is the demesne of Grocers' HalL But Mr. Babington's zeal is by no means confined to the improvements of his own demesne; everywhere, through the whole estate over which he presides, cottages rising in place of hovels, lime quarries opening where no lime was supposed to exist, excellent public roads multiplying where scarce a swampy path could be found, wastes reclaiming into good soils, wnere good soils were formerly in the state of wastes ; a general svstem of order, of industry, and neatness taking place of the most contrasted habits. Such has been the improvement, and in so short a space of time has this improvement been effected, that to one who had not been a witness to the intensity of labour and expense, it might almost seem like the creation of enchantment. From Grocers' Hall may be seen one of the richest landscapes of our country, as the eye ranges over the champaign country, with the fine lake, terminated by the outlme of Innishowen, and the foreland of Benyevenagh." (See Mentoir of the Chart, pp. 261, 262.) After this, it may well be supposed that the Irish Society would feel satisfied as to the progress of affairs with the Grocers, — and so it was — for Its deputies reported, many years after the above was written, that the ** Grocers' proportion, next to the Drapers', is the best managed estate. The chief town is Mutt, which is a very neat and clean place, with an excellent church, market-house, and other buildings." (See Report to the Irish Society in 1838, p. 45.) It appears from the recent '* Return of Owners of Land in Ireland," that the Grocers' Company holds, at the present time, 11,638 acres, valued at 6,457/. per annum. See the Irish Doomsday Book.

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43. Named bulwarks of Derry from Carew's 1611 report

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1611

    Four principal bulwarks of Derry were named the King's Bulwark, Master Wabion's Bulwark, Chichester's Bulwark, and the Prince's Bulwark, honouring the King, the French military engineer Vauban, the lord deputy, and Prince Henry respectively. The original names of the five remaining bulwarks were not ascertained.

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    (301 ). The Bulwarks, — For an account of the Bulwarks as mentioned in Carew's report of 161 1, see p. 572. Four of the principal bulwarks were named repectively as follows: — i. The ICins^s Bulwark^ on the west of the Ferry-port ; 2. Master IVabion^s Bulwark^ also on the west of the Ferry-port ; 3. Chichester* s Bulwark^ on the south of the Ship-qiiay gate ; 4. l^he Prince's Bulwark^ on the south of the Bishop's gate. These names were given respectively in honour of the King, Vauban, the French military engineer, the lord deputy, and Prince Henry. The original names of the five remaining bulwarks, have not been ascertained. At the time of the outbreak in 1641, the commanders in and around Deny took prompt measures for protection against the Irish, and according to the programme laid down, the following, among other matters, were agreed on: — "Captain Pitt to make good the King's Bulwark to the Ferrigate.

    Captain Thornton from the Ferrigate to Master Wabion's Bulwark ; and they two to make good the Ferrigate. Captain Kilmer from Master Wabion's Bulwark to Chichester's Bulwark, to make good the Shipkeygate. Captain Finch from the end of Chichester's Bulwark to the Butchersgate. Captain Osborne from the end of Chichester's Bulwark to the Butchersgate. Captain Lawson to make good the Prince's Bulwark, and the Bishopsgate to the King's Bulwark." During the memorable siege of Derry, in 1688-9, these bulwarks or bastions were popularly known by other names than the foregoing, the nine being mentioned in a Description of Londonderry, annexed to Neville's plan of the siege, as the Double Bastion, Royall Bastion, Hangman's Bastion, Gunner's B.istion, Coward's Bastion, Water Bastion, Newgate Bastion, Ferry Bastion, and Church Bastion. See Memoirs of the Parish of Tempiemorcy pp. 44, 99, 100.

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44. Native freeholds created on Grocers' lands c. 1626

    Donnybrewer · townland · Derry · 1626

    Certain lands were set apart by the Crown, probably about 1626, to be created into small native freeholds for natives considered the most deserving. On the Grocers' Company lands these freeholds were marked at Donnybrewer, Cloghole, Killnanappy, Ardkill, and Gorticross.

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    Company. Along its eastern border the principal places marked on Sampson's map are Longfieldmore, Longfieldh^gg* Killylane, Camakilfy, MuflT, Mainabay, and Mninahanegan. Among the chief places marked throughout this proportion are Culkeeiagh, Donnybrewer, Carrakill, Bfaydown, Killnanappy, Movbuy, Gorticross, Gortree, Camsey, Cloghole, Whitenill, Derryarkin, Falloward, Gortnessy, EdenreaghyClunmakane, Brockagh, Listres, Tamneyeerin, Gortinread and Ballygroll. The present village <k Muff stands on the road from Londonderry to Coleraine, about a mile south from the shore of Lough Foyle. Certain lands were set apart by the Crown in a few manors, probably about the year 1626, to be created into small native freeholds, for natives who had been at the above date considered the most deserving. These little patches, now known as native fretholdSf are marked on the map in connexion with the several manors where they exist Thus, there are native freeholds on the Grocers' lands marked at Donnybrewer, Cloghole, Killnanappy, Ardkill, and Gorticross. A second class of small freeholds were created by the Crown for the important purpose of securing a sumcient number of Protestant jurors to assist in carrying through the county business at the assizes. "Six of these freeholds," savs Sampson, ''seem to have been disposed and annexed along the borders of each proportion [or manor], and these are what we term the Crown Jreeholds,* (See Memoir of Charts p. 251). Crown freeholds, in connexion with the Grocers' lands are marked at Culkerragh, Lettershendy, Tamneyreagh, and Slaughtmanus.

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45. O'Hanlon castle at Tandragee

    near Tandragee · town · Armagh

    One branch of the O'Hanlon family had formerly erected their mansion-house or castle at Tandragee, in the centre of a country that had belonged to them as chiefs of the sept, but they had been deprived of this property during the plantation.

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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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46. Origin of Protestant colony at Drumbanagher

    Drumbanagher · townland · Armagh

    Dr. Stuart observed that the Protestant colony of Drumbanagher, which later flourished under the Moore family, had its origin in Lord Moore's plantation proportion there.

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    commission. After the natives had been received into protection, and pardoned, these and many other servitors feared to be brought to account for their cruelties or crimes, and it was, therefore, considered the right thing for them to sue out royal pardons for offences of any and every description perpetrated during the war. Immediately following the date now mentioned, honours and emoluments were heaped upon Sir Gerald. First, he was appointed seneschal for the county of Cavan — a very lucrative office at the time referred to. He held also the constableship of the castle of Phillipstown for life. In 161 3 he was chosen to represent the borough of Dungannon in parliament ; and in 161 5 he was appomted one of the council to the president of Munster. In the year last named, he was created Baron Moore of Mellifont by Privy Seal, and by patent at Dublin on the 20th of July, 1016 ; the following day being Sunday, Lord Moore and Lord Ardee were formally initiated as barons by the the deputy, Chichester, in St. Patrick's cathedral, after a sermon preached by Dr. James Ussher from the text — " There wsre more noblemen than they which were at Thessalonica 'f'' but how this learned church antiquary applied thesQ words we are not told, and we could not easily imagine. In 162 1, Lord Moore was created Viscount Moore of Drogheda, the King writing in reference to this matter, as follows: — "Whereas we did, not long since, give a royal testimony to the world of the gracious opinion we had conceived of our right trusty and wellbeloved Sir Garrett Moore of Mellyfonte, whereby for the eminency of his own virtues, and the good services done both by himself and his ancestors to our Crown, we were pleased to advance to the dignity of a baron of that our realm ; forasmuch as his accustomed zeal and integrity to our service, together with his porte and carriage, since that honour was conferred upon him, have made him in our princely judgment worthy of a greater, we, therefore, are pleased to create him a viscount of that kingdom." (See Lodge's Peerage, edited by Archdall, vol. ii., pp. 95-97)* Of Lord Moore's 'proportion,* Dr. Stuart ol>- serves: — **We believe the Protestant colony of Drumbanagher, which has since flourished so exceedingly under the family of the Moores, had its origin."

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47. Poor tenants and Wood-kerne at Movanagher

    Movanagher · townland · Derry · 1618–1619

    Poor men inhabiting cage-work houses on the Mercers' proportion paid such high rents they were forced to sublet to Irish tenants. Other settlers lived dispersedly in the woods, forced out of necessity to shelter wandering Wood-kerne.

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    Mercers-Hall aUas Mavanaway (315). CLXXXIX. 3,210 Acres. This is not set to any Man as yet ; but is held by one Vernon^ agent for the Company. Upoa this Proportion the Castle, which was formerly begun, is now thoroughly finished, being not inferior to any t^^at is built ; for it is a good strong work, and well built ; and a very large Bawne of 120 feet square, with four Flankers, all of good Stone and Lime. Not far from the Bawne there are six Houses of Cage-Work, some covered with shingles, and some thatched, and inhabited by such poor men as they could find in the Country ; and these pay such dear Rates for the Land that they are forced to take Irish Tenants under them to pay the Rent. There are divers other liouses of slight building, but they are far off, and dwell dispersedly in the Wood, where they are forced of meer necessity to relieve such Wood-keam as go up and down the Country ; and as I

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48. Prince Dermod slain at Connor

    Connor · townland · Antrim

    Dermod, an Ulster Hy-Niall prince chosen as monarch of Ireland, was slain at Connor in County Antrim and buried there. He was known as a law-giver and famously had a dispute with Columb-Cille over Finian's manuscript.

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    troubles with his kinFman, Columb-Cille, 12, 13 ; his decision in the case of Finian's manuscript, 13 ; slain at Connor, in the county of Antrim, and buried there, 14.

    Demglush, the manor so called, 281 ; comprised a large part of the Belturbet estates, 281, 282.

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49. Proposed fort at Desertmartin

    near Desertmartin · parish · Derry · 1611

    A fort was proposed at Deserte Martine in Glanconkeyne to serve travellers between Colraine, Tyrone, and Armagh. The London agents agreed to the 300 acres, but an exchange with the Bishop of Derry was suggested for his land.

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    " The Forte of Deserie Mariyne^ a place in Glanconkeyne, is thought fit for the King's service and the serving of travellers between Colraine and all parts of Tyrone and Armagh, to be laid out with 300 acres for a fort, to be erected for lodgings for a constable and wardens. The London agents have agreed to the place and number of acres, but in regard that Deserte Martine, on which the fort is to be erected, is the Bishop of Derry's land and a quarter adjoining, we think fit that the Ix)hdoners should give him so much in exchange thereof of their own land, and we think it not amiss that the King should give 200/. towards erecting the fort, and the constable to pay the overplus, if any." Carew's -^dr/t?r/ in 1611.]

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50. Protestant colony at Hockley, Drummond, Killuny and Grange

    near Grange · parish · Armagh · 1629–1640

    Dr. Stuart traced the origin of the Protestant colony that settled at Hockley, Drummond, Killuny, and Grange on the hereditary estate of the Molyneuxes of Castledillon, described as lineal descendants of the house of Howard.

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    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.

    PYNNARS SURVEY.

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51. Pynnar's survey of Coleraine's poor condition

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1618–1619

    Pynnar's survey reports that the unbuilt part of Coleraine, especially the market place, was extremely dirty. The town's walls and ramparts, built of sods and earth, were decaying, and it was so poorly inhabited that it lacked men to guard even a sixth of the wall.

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    Houses added more to the Building, which are done by other men ; only the City hath allowed them ;£2o apiece towards their building. That part of the Town which is unbuilt, is so extream dirty that no Man is able to go in it, and especially that which should be, and is, accounted to be the Market Place. The Walls and Ramparts built of Sodds, and filled with Earth, do begin to decay very much, and to moulder awayj for the Ramparts are so narrow that it is impossible they should stand, and the Bullwarks are so exceeding little that there cannot be placed any piece of Artillery, if occasion were. There are two small Ports which are made of Timber and Boards, and they serve for Houses for Soldiers to watch in. The town is so poorly inhabited that there are not Men enough to Man the sixth Part of the Wall (306).

    Gould-Smiths-Hall (307). CLXXXV. 3,210 Acres. John Freemafty Esq,^ hath this Proportion, containing by estimation 3,210 Acres. Upon this Proportion there is a Bawne of Lime and Stone, 100 feet square, 16 feet high, with four Flankers.

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52. Richard Roulstone's Fortified Bawne at Teemore

    Teemore · townland · Armagh

    Richard Roulstone's 1,000-acre plantation at Teemore (Semore) included a moated bawne of sods with a pallisade and a house inhabited by an English family. He also built nine additional houses nearby for English tenants.

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    CLXV. 1,000 Acres. Richard Roulstone hath 1,000 acres, called Semore (276). Upon this there is a Bawne of Sodds, with a Pallazado, and moated about, and a little House in it, inhabited with an English Family; and near to the Bawne he hath made 9 Houses, which are inhabited with English Tenants. I find planted and estated upon this Land, of Brittish Tenants,

    Freeholders, 2, viz., 2 having 120 acres le piece. Total, 10 Families, who with

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53. Richardson tree-planting at Somerset demesne

    Somerset · townland · Derry · 1780–1820

    Mr. Richardson of Somerset was described as the first planter of trees in the county, using trenching and draining at great expense. His demesne featured a high gravel bank wooded to the top overlooking the waterfall at the Cutts, the town of Coleraine, and its bridge.

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    (316). Macoskin, — ^This company's proportion, in the barony of Coleraine, lies in part between the Bann and the lands of the Clothworkers, but principally south of the latter. Along the Bann, its eastern boundary, it reaches from near Killowen in a southern direction as far as a place called Curragh, — the other localities represented on the chart along this eastern border being Somerset, Ballyness, Castleroe, Camus, Coole, and Ballylaggan. Westward, the Merchant Tailors' lands extend as far as the boundary line between the baronies of Coleraine and Keenaght. On the western border the surface is represented on the chart as very roup;h and unsettled, the places adjoining this border being Balhnrees, Crumpha, Balteagh, Croaghan, Caam, Muincraig, Cullylaggan, and Donald's Hill. On the northern boundary, which is very winding, are Ballyvenox, Farenseer, Dundeig, and Kilmaconnell. On the southern boundary, perhaps still more irregular in its outline, are Freigh, Bellragh, Glencorib, Crossmakeever, Coolyvenny, Ballintegart, and Camdoogan. The principal places marked in the central districts are Macosquin, Ardvamish, Maclery, Glenleary, Englishtown, Drimore, Crossgar, Derrydoragh, Ballywilliam, 'Craigmore, Cashel, Letterloan, Tibarcan, Shanlongford, Curraghglass, Ballynacanan, Leach, Kinnyglass, Drimcrum, and Kiltess. Crown freeholds are marked at Craigmore, Glenleary, Kilmaconnell, and in the vicinity of Somerset. A large tract of bog, marked unsettled^ extends from Camus westward to Englishtown ; and another tract of bog is represented as stretching northward from Ballinteer into the Clothworkers* proportion. The Merchant- Tailors* Company is one of four who granted their lands in perpetuity, for small yearly head rents, and large fines or purchase money. We cannot state in this case how much was paid by the purchaser, a Mr. Richardson, but the sum was probably not much, if anything, less than 20,000/. Hie reserve rent is not more, if so much, as 450/. In Sampson's Memoir of the Chatty p. 237, is the following notice of improvements on these lands : — **Mr. Richardson, uncle to the present proprietor of Somerset [the latter was the Rev. Thomas Richardson,

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54. Ruins of Mercers Hall castle at Movanagher

    Movanagher · townland · Derry · 1870–1877

    The ruins of the castle known as Mercers Hall still existed in the townland of Movanagher, parish of Kilrea, about 12 miles south of Coleraine. The hall stood on the western side of the River Bann near the Movanagher Rapids.

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    (315). Mavanaway. — The rains of the castle called Mercers-Hall still exist in the townland of Movanagher, parish of Kilrea, and barony of Coleraine. The Hall stood about 12 miles south of Coleraine, and between one and two miles north of Kilrea, on the western side of the Bann. At this point the river runs over a shoal, and has a crooked fall of 12 feet in summer, whence that part of the river is called 'Movanagher Rapids.' (See Notes to the Translation of 0' Mellon' s ymmal, p. 3). A small part of this company's proportion lies along the Bann, and is included in the bairony of Coleraine, but the principal part is situated in the baorony of Lottghinsholin, extending southward from th( Iron- 'mongers' lands as lar as a little stream called Ennivaroy, and a locality known as Granaghan. On, or near the 'Bann, its eastern boundary, are marked on the chart the 4>]aces named Coolbill, Carnroe, Gorteen, Tamlaghtrow, Claiagh, Kilrea, Moneygran, Moynock, Lislea, and .Main. A small parcel of this proportion reaches as far iWQSt as Knock-O Neill — a place at the dividing line between the boundaries of Loughinsholin and Keenaght. On the northern boundary are Ballydoolaghan, Lisclulin,

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55. Sale of Haberdashers' estate and Irish Society protest

    Ballycastle · townland · Derry

    The Haberdashers' Company sold their lands in perpetuity to the Beresford family for approximately £20,000 with a reserved yearly rent of about £450. The Irish Society protested such alienations as contrary to the Charter's intentions, and the estate was later partly bought by Sir H.H. Bruce from the Marquis of Waterford, who held 20,801 acres valued at £1,397.

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    (318). Ballycastle, — The lands granted to this company lie along the eastern boundary in the barony of Keenaght, commencing on the skirts of Benevenagh in the north, and reaching southward as far a Formil and Camnish, on the eastern and western slopes of the Benbradach mountain range. These lands are bounded on the north by Magilligan, on the west bv the river Roe, on the south by uiat part of the Skinners proportion which lies in this barony, and on the east as aforesaid. Among the principal places marked on the chart along its eastern border are Carrydow, Ballyruskbeg, Largeyreagh, Leek, Tirmaquin, Tirydow Walker, Gortnamey, Clc^han, Killhoyle, Drumsam, Drumgavney, Smulgedon, Ballymacalion, and Lenmore. The other principal localities mentioned on the chart in this proportion are Largantea, Edenmore, Drumneecy, Stradreagh, Dirtagh, Ballyvannagh, Tireorin, Mains, BallymuUy, Ardmore, Drumgesh, Granagh, and Artakelly. There are native freeholds marked at places called Ballynaherry, Ballyavlin, Little Derry, Drumnagosker, Aughsillagh, Rusky, and Camet There are Crown freeholds marked at Drumclief, Ballyruskinmore, Kedy, and Lislane. The Haberdashers sold their lands in perpetuity to the Beresford family, but we cannot state for what sum; not less, probably, than 20,000/., with the reservation of a yearly rent of about 450^. Walworth, the seat of the Beresfords, has already been noticed. The report of the Irish Society in reference to this proportion is rather of an ominous character, as follows : — ''This estate is by far the best managed of the four estates which have been let in perpetuity. Such lettings are, however, contrary, as we think, to the intentions of the Charter, or the power given to these companies by the King's licence in mortmain, which certainly gives

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56. Sir Edward Dodington's buildings at Dungiven

    near Dungiven · town · Derry · 1618

    Carew provided an account of Sir Edward Dodington's buildings at Dungiven. Lady Dodington held the proportion of Skinners-Hall, also known as Dungevan, in 1618.

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    513* SH- Dodington, Sir Edward, Carew's account of his buildings

    at Dungiven, 572, 573.

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57. Sir Gerald Moore elected MP for Dungannon, 1613

    near Dungannon · town · Tyrone · 1613

    In 1613 Sir Gerald Moore, who had fought against the Earl of Tyrone and received a royal pardon in 1603, was chosen to represent the borough of Dungannon in parliament.

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    commission. After the natives had been received into protection, and pardoned, these and many other servitors feared to be brought to account for their cruelties or crimes, and it was, therefore, considered the right thing for them to sue out royal pardons for offences of any and every description perpetrated during the war. Immediately following the date now mentioned, honours and emoluments were heaped upon Sir Gerald. First, he was appointed seneschal for the county of Cavan — a very lucrative office at the time referred to. He held also the constableship of the castle of Phillipstown for life. In 161 3 he was chosen to represent the borough of Dungannon in parliament ; and in 161 5 he was appomted one of the council to the president of Munster. In the year last named, he was created Baron Moore of Mellifont by Privy Seal, and by patent at Dublin on the 20th of July, 1016 ; the following day being Sunday, Lord Moore and Lord Ardee were formally initiated as barons by the the deputy, Chichester, in St. Patrick's cathedral, after a sermon preached by Dr. James Ussher from the text — " There wsre more noblemen than they which were at Thessalonica 'f'' but how this learned church antiquary applied thesQ words we are not told, and we could not easily imagine. In 162 1, Lord Moore was created Viscount Moore of Drogheda, the King writing in reference to this matter, as follows: — "Whereas we did, not long since, give a royal testimony to the world of the gracious opinion we had conceived of our right trusty and wellbeloved Sir Garrett Moore of Mellyfonte, whereby for the eminency of his own virtues, and the good services done both by himself and his ancestors to our Crown, we were pleased to advance to the dignity of a baron of that our realm ; forasmuch as his accustomed zeal and integrity to our service, together with his porte and carriage, since that honour was conferred upon him, have made him in our princely judgment worthy of a greater, we, therefore, are pleased to create him a viscount of that kingdom." (See Lodge's Peerage, edited by Archdall, vol. ii., pp. 95-97)* Of Lord Moore's 'proportion,* Dr. Stuart ol>- serves: — **We believe the Protestant colony of Drumbanagher, which has since flourished so exceedingly under the family of the Moores, had its origin."

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58. Sir Henry Docwra's forces at Derry

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1600

    In 1600, Sir Henry Docwra landed forces at Derry and negotiated agreements with local Irish leaders including Sir Donnell Ballagh O'Cahan and Sir Cahir O'Dogherty.

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    Docwra, Sir Heniy, lands forces at Derry in the year 1600, 61; negotiates an agreement with Sir Donnell

    Ballagh O'Cahan, ib, \ with Sir Cahir O'Dogherty, 61, 62 ; with Sir Niall Garve O' Donnell, 62, 63 ; his Note of moneys received for fines of houses at Derry, 402, 403; Carew's reference to the sale of his proportion,

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59. Sir Robert MacLellan's castle at Ballycastle

    Ballycastle · townland · Derry

    Sir Robert MacLellan leased the Haberdashers' Hall proportion (Ballycastle) from the company for 61 years and built a strongly finished castle there, residing with his lady and family. No bawn or any other building existed on the property at the time of Pynnar's survey.

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    CXCI. 3,210 Acres. Sir Robert MacLellan hath taken this of the Company for 61 years; and upon this the Castle is Strongly finished, being very strong and well wrought, himself with his Lady and Family dwelling in it There is no Bawn nor sign of any, nor any other kind of Building, more than

    (318). Ballycastle, — The lands granted to this company lie along the eastern boundary in the barony of Keenaght, commencing on the skirts of Benevenagh in the north, and reaching southward as far a Formil and Camnish, on the eastern and western slopes of the Benbradach mountain range. These lands are bounded on the north by Magilligan, on the west bv the river Roe, on the south by uiat part of the Skinners proportion which lies in this barony, and on the east as aforesaid. Among the principal places marked on the chart along its eastern border are Carrydow, Ballyruskbeg, Largeyreagh, Leek, Tirmaquin, Tirydow Walker, Gortnamey, Clc^han, Killhoyle, Drumsam, Drumgavney, Smulgedon, Ballymacalion, and Lenmore. The other principal localities mentioned on the chart in this proportion are Largantea, Edenmore, Drumneecy, Stradreagh, Dirtagh, Ballyvannagh, Tireorin, Mains, BallymuUy, Ardmore, Drumgesh, Granagh, and Artakelly. There are native freeholds marked at places called Ballynaherry, Ballyavlin, Little Derry, Drumnagosker, Aughsillagh, Rusky, and Camet There are Crown freeholds marked at Drumclief, Ballyruskinmore, Kedy, and Lislane. The Haberdashers sold their lands in perpetuity to the Beresford family, but we cannot state for what sum; not less, probably, than 20,000/., with the reservation of a yearly rent of about 450^. Walworth, the seat of the Beresfords, has already been noticed. The report of the Irish Society in reference to this proportion is rather of an ominous character, as follows : — ''This estate is by far the best managed of the four estates which have been let in perpetuity. Such lettings are, however, contrary, as we think, to the intentions of the Charter, or the power given to these companies by the King's licence in mortmain, which certainly gives

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60. Sir Thomas Phillips's buildings at Limavady

    near Limavady · town · Derry

    Sir Thomas Phillips constructed a water-mill and an English-style inn at Limavady. He also prepared timber from Glenconkeyne for the construction of the castle of Lemavady.

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    " The Castle af Lemavady. Sir Thomas Phillips, Knight, hath erected a water-mill at Lemavady, unto which he drew water a mile, in a sluice or pond, 12 foot broad and 5 foot deep; he hath put in good forwardness an Inn builded English fashion, for the relief of passengers passing that way, containing in length 46 foot, and in breadth 1 7 foot, two stories high. Timber is for the most part ready there, and brought with very great difficulty out of the woods of Glenconkeyne, over very great bogs and mountains 12 and 14 miles distant from him, which hath and will be very chargeable. He hath towards the building of the castle of Lemavady, and other buildings, felled and squared in the woods good store of timber ; and hath raised store of stone out of the ditch, adjoining the castle, being a very hard Rock, whereby he intends to make some good work for the 'defence of the country.

    ^^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

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