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Blackwatertown, Armagh

Blackwatertown is a small village, lying on the east bank of the River Blackwater in County Armagh. It is within the townland of Blackwatertown, in the civil parish of Clonfeacle. The village's origins trace back to a fort built in 1575 by the English during the Tudor conquest of Ireland to control a strategic river crossing. The village is within the council area of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Armagh
Lat, Long: 54.412954,-6.702711
Grid Reference: H 8427 5237
Townland: Blackwatertown TD
Civil Parish: Clonfeacle CP
Council Area: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 321703
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Blackwatertown,_Armagh_321703

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