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Maghera Church (aka Maghera Old Church) is a ruined church in the civil parish of Maghera, County Londonderry. The church of St Lurach was founded by the saint in the 6th century. Of the present ruins, the nave may date back to the 10th century. The unique decorated west door with its carved lintel dates from mid-12th century. The tower was added in the 17th century as a belfry. In the graveyard is a cross-carved pillar stone, traditionally marking the site of St Lurach's grave. The monument is in the care of the Department for Communities. The monument is within the council area of Mid Ulster.
SMR Number: LDY036:006
Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Alternative name(s): Maghera Old Church
Historic County: Londonderry
Lat, Long: 54.842679,-6.670097
Grid Reference: C 8548 0024
Townland: Largantogher TD
Civil Parish: Maghera CP
Council Area: Mid Ulster CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 332492
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Maghera_Church,_Londonderry_332492
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SMR Number: LDY036:006
Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Alternative name(s): Maghera Old Church
Historic County: Londonderry
Lat, Long: 54.842679,-6.670097
Grid Reference: C 8548 0024
Townland: Largantogher TD
Civil Parish: Maghera CP
Council Area: Mid Ulster CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 332492
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Maghera_Church,_Londonderry_332492
Peruse Londonderry on Wikishire