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Tamlaght

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Tamlaght — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.

Tamlaght, towns & cities in Northern Ireland

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Tamlaght is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.8980°, -6.5540°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Tamlaght (from Irish Tamhlacht 'plague burial place'), also Tamlaght O'Crilly, is a small village, townland and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. In the 2021 Census it had a population of 121 people. It is situated within the district of Mid Ulster, and within the Tamlaght O'Crilly ward of Mid-Ulster District Council.

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Background

History

Tamlaght originally crossed the boundaries of the baronies of Coleraine and Loughinsholin. In 1745, residents from both Tamlaght and Kilrea signed a joint petition professing loyalty to the Crown and opposing the Jacobite Rebellion. At its height, it had a population of 10,460 in 1841. Around this time it had a Covenanters meeting house, a Presbyterian Church in Ireland church and two Roman Catholic chapels.

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Coordinates
54.8980, -6.5540
District
Mid Ulster
Postcode
BT46 5XJ
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Ulster

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tamlaght?
Tamlaght is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT46 5XJ).
Is Tamlaght free to visit?
Yes, Tamlaght is free to enter.
How do I get to Tamlaght?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT46 5XJ. It sits within the Mid Ulster parliamentary constituency.