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Londonderry (also often known as Derry) is a city, standing on both banks of the River Foyle in County Londonderry. That part of the city west of the Foyle (the Cityside) lies within the townlands of Londonderry, Ballymagowan, Edenballymore, Creggan, Pennyburn, Cloughglass, Spring Town, Ballymagrorty, Ballynashallog, Shantallow and Ballynagalliagh, in the civil parish of Templemore. That part of the city east of the Foyle (the Riverside) lies within the townlands of Clooney, Gobnascale, Altnagelvin, Lisnagelvin, Kilfinnan, Caw, Lisneal, Ardnabrocky, Lower Tullyally and Ardlough, in the civil parish of Clondermot. A monastery was founded here in the 6th century, reputedly by St Columba. Though destroyed by Viking raids, the mediæval cathedral of Templemore occupied the site until destroyed during the conflicts of the 16th century. The English established a garrison at Derry around 1600 and a trading settlement around 1603. From around 1613, a new walled city was built by the Irish Society, a consortium of the livery companies of the City of London. The city was granted a Royal Charter by James I in 1613. The charter changed the name of the city to 'Londonderry' in recognition of the contribution of the livery companies in the city's re-foundation. This charter also established County Londonderry. Despite the official name, the city has continued to be known as Derry to many, though since the 1960s the choice of name has become a source of controversy. The modern city preserves the 17th-century layout of four main streets radiating from a central Diamond to four gateways – Bishop's Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Shipquay Gate and Butcher's Gate. The city is within the council area of Derry City and Strabane.
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Place Type: City
Historic County: Londonderry
Lat, Long: 54.992608,-7.319841
Grid Reference: C 4358 1633
Townland: Londonderry TD
Civil Parish: Templemore CP
Council Area: Derry City and Strabane CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 322067
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Londonderry,_Londonderry_322067

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St Columb's Cathedral dates from 1633. The city saw major rebuilding in the 18th, with many of its fine Georgian style houses surviving. The city's first bridge across the River Foyle was built in 1790. During the 18th and 19th centuries, it became an important embarkation point for emigrants to North America. During World War II, the city played an important part in the Battle of the Atlantic. During The Troubles, the city was heavily militarised and saw widespread civil unrest. Grade A listed buildings include the Irish Society Office (HB01/19/005), 6 Shipquay Street (HB01/19/024 A) and The Deanery (HB01/19/004).