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By Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland on Apr 12, 2024 in: Books, Heritage
THE EARLS OF ENNISKILLEN WERE MAJOR LANDOWNERS IN COUNTY FERMANAGH, WITH 29,635 ACRES The five largest landowners in Fermanagh were the Marquess of Ely, the Earl of Erne, the Earl of Enniskillen, the Viscount Brookeborough (Brooke Baronets), a...
By Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland on Apr 10, 2024 in: Heritage
Pomeroy Demesne: Historic OS map of 1838-62I recently visited the marvellous Pomeroy forest park. The villagers of Pomeroy are indeed fortunate to have it, especially since the local council is developing the existing trails, particularly the Re...
By Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland on Apr 8, 2024 in: Heritage
The Alexander Vault (Timothy Ferres, 2024)On Sunday, April 7th, 2024, I paid my first visit to Pomeroy forest park, County Tyrone, the former estate or demesne of the Lowry family.The forest park, which is on the edge of the village, is currently in...
By Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland on Feb 16, 2024 in: Heritage
The mansion, garden, and lawn of the Marquis of Downshire are situated on the west side of the town, and the demesne on the east: the mansion, though a plain-looking structure, has a fine Greek portico; the garden and lawn are extensive...
By Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland on Nov 12, 2023 in: Heritage
THE CHARLEYS OWNED 348 ACRES OF LAND IN COUNTY ANTRIM The family of Charley, or Chorley, passing over from the north of England, settled in Ulster in the 17th century, firstly at Belfast, where they were owners of house property for two hundred...
By Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland on Nov 10, 2023 in: Heritage
THE CHARLEYS OWNED 348 ACRES OF LAND IN COUNTY ANTRIM The family of CHARLEY, or CHORLEY, passing over from the north of England, settled in Ulster during the 17th century, at first in Belfast, where they were owners of house propert...
By Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland on Oct 29, 2023 in: Heritage
Photo Credit: Mid & East Antrim Borough Council EDITH LADY DIXON DBE: A TRIBUTE Lady Dixon DBE (1871-1964) was the wife of the Rt Hon Sir Thomas Dixon, 1st Baronet. The largesse and generosity of the Dixons was renowned and they donated more...