monuments derry

Walker's Plynth on West Wall stands on the original site of the monument dedicated to Governor George Walker who valiantly led the city during the Siege of Derry in 1689. The pillar which stood 80 foot high was destroyed by a bomb in 1973 and the statue has since been placed within a memorial garden in the nearby Society Street. The original inscriptions remain as testimony to the bravery of all who gave their lives to saving the city. Location : Off Society Street Open all Year Admission :...

Subterranean tunnels running under walled city once served as a linkage of the entire fortress without having to go above ground. These tunnels due to security reasons are now closed to the public but the part they played throughout the history of the city is a significant one. Not open to the public....

Templetown Crannog & Tower House on Green Island Enagh Lough is listed as an ancient monument site with remains of Templetown Church lying nearby. It is one of the most significant ancient sites where the landscape is interspersed with many wonderful examples of what life was like in times gone by. Ancient heritage is a fascinating pastime and one enjoyed by a great number of visitors....

St Joseph's Monastery stands on Glassagh Hill overlooking the River Foyle and has been the source of inspiration to many religious groups. Religious retreats and vigils are held here often and public participation is encouraged. Servives and retreats available on request....

The Seige Heroes Mound is sited within the grounds of St Columb's Cathedral and it once served as the temporary tomb for the remains of the thirteen Apprentice Boys whose burial place is on the north aisle within St Columb's Cathedral. The remains were removed from their resting place whilst restoration work was carried out in 1862 and placed in the tomb. On the return to their rightful resting place the mound was left as a further monument to the bravery of the young valiant men throughout...

The Mussenden Temple, whose domed outline is a cliff-top landmark, is one of the most photographed monuments in Ireland....

Prehistoric landscape with a court tomb, wedge tomb, cairns stone circles and field walls reported to be the remains of a Stone Age settlement.
Nearby in Mullaboy Churchyard lies an ancient stone cross.

Location : Off Dungiven Road

Opening Hours: All year - Restricted to viewing from fenced area...

The centre of the walled city the Diamond was once occupied by the Town Hall but since 1927 it has been the site of the War Memorial. The bronze statues and portland stone which stand 40ft high and 27ft wide are in memeory of those from Derry who fought and lost their lives during World War 1 1914-1918. Each year the November Poppy Day Parade commemorates the war heroes and the memeory of all who last thier lives. Open All Year....

Governor George Walker Memorial Garden located on Society Street next to the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall is a monument to the Governor of Derry during the Siege of 1689. The 9 foot statue originally stood on an 80 foot high pillar at the Royal Bastion on Mall Wall from 1832 to 1973 when the pillar was destroyed by a bomb. The inscription perpetuates the memory of Reverend George Walker for his bravery throughout the Siege.

Admission : Free

Location : Off Bishop...

The Fountain in Waterloo Place was the site chosen to place a series of statues depicting a typical farewell scene of families who were about to embark on a journey to America or Australia in search of their fortune or to begin a new and better life in the lands of opportunity. Derry and Cork were the most important ports for emigration of Irish citizens after the Great Famine in Ireland. Today great efforts are made to retrace family trees and Derry through the local Genealogy centre of...