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Garvagh, Londonderry

Garvagh is a village, lying on the River Agivey in County Londonderry. It is primarily within the townland of Garvagh, in the civil parish of Errigal. It was founded in the early 17th century by George Canning, agent for the Ironmonger's Company of London. A stone clock tower, with an attractive clock and castellations, dominates the main route through the town and serves as the district cenotaph. Garvagh House, the former seat of the Canning family, is a museum. The village was the site of the Battle of Garvagh (26 July 1813). The village is within the council area of Causeway Coast and Glens.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Londonderry
Lat, Long: 54.983156,-6.687195
Grid Reference: C 8409 1586
Townland: Garvagh TD
Civil Parish: Errigal CP
Council Area: Causeway Coast and Glens CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 322050
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Garvagh,_Londonderry_322050

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