Liscloon Explained

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Liscloon is a settlement in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated 2 miles from Donemana and 7 miles from Claudy.[1] The area is sparsely populated although around 80 people reside in Liscloon. Altnachree Castle, also known as Liscloon House and Ogilby's Castle, still stands in Liscloon today.[2] It was built in 1860 by William Ogilby.[3]

Liscloon is divided into two townlands, Liscloon Lower[4] and Liscloon Upper.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ogilby Estate, Liscloon, Donemana, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland Sale of the Estate 1903 . 2022-06-22 . cotyroneireland.com.
  2. Web site: Original Rootsweb Co. Tyrone Community Site - Ogilby Estate, Liscloon, Donemana . 2022-06-22 . cotyrone.com.
  3. Web site: A Short History of Altnacree Castle and the Ogilby Family . 2022-06-22 . www.cotyroneireland.com.
  4. Web site: Liscloon Lower Townland, Co. Tyrone. Townlands.
  5. Web site: Liscloon Upper Townland, Co. Tyrone. Townlands.

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