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Magherafelt is a town in County Londonderry. It is within the townland of Town Parks Of Magherafelt, in the civil parish of Magherafelt. Magherafelt has been documented as a town since 1425. An earlier name for the area was Teach Fíolta (i.e. Fíolta's monastic house), suggesting there was a monastic settlement here under the leadership of Fíolta. The Salters Company of London was granted the surrounding lands in the 17th century as part of the Plantation. Subsequently, the town began to take on its current shape with a central diamond forming the heart of the town. The Bridewell, on Broad Street, previously housed the town's court-house and gaol. Magherafelt is the biggest town in the south of County Londonderry and is the social, economic and political hub of the area. The town is within the council area of Mid Ulster.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Londonderry
Lat, Long: 54.75558,-6.607853
Grid Reference: H 8967 9062
Townland: Town Parks Of Magherafelt TD
Civil Parish: Magherafelt CP
Council Area: Mid Ulster CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 322071
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Magherafelt,_Londonderry_322071

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