Garvaghullion facts for kids
Garvaghullion is a small area of land, known as a townland, located in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is part of a larger historical region called the barony of Omagh West. It also belongs to the civil parish of Longfield East. This townland covers an area of about 640 acres.
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What Does Garvaghullion Mean?
The name Garvaghullion comes from the Irish words Garbhach an Chuilinn. This means "rough place of the holly." It suggests that this area might have been a bit wild and had many holly bushes long ago.
People Who Lived Here
We can look back at history to see how many people lived in Garvaghullion.
- In 1841, there were 204 people living in 38 houses.
- By 1851, the population had changed to 157 people living in 33 houses. This shows a decrease in the number of people and homes during that time.
Discovering Ancient History
Garvaghullion holds a special secret from the past! It has one important Scheduled Historic Monument. This is a very old wooden trackway from the Bronze Age.
- It was found deep inside Garvaghullion Bog, about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) northwest of Omagh.
- The trackway was buried more than 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) deep in the bog.
What is Garvaghullion Bog?
Garvaghullion Bog is a type of wetland called a "raised bog." These bogs are found along the valley of the Fairy Water river.
- In the 1990s, people started taking out "peat" from this bog. Peat is a type of soil made from decayed plants, often used for fuel or gardening.
- By 1997, only a small part of the original bog was left. Even though this remaining part is very important for science, it has not been officially protected.
