{"title":"County Tyrone Road Maps","description":"\u003cp\u003eCounty Tyrone antique Ireland road maps from 1783 by Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner, showing historic routes, towns, estates, rivers and landmarks. Digital downloads.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1783-stewartstown-portadown-lurgan-tandragee-lough-neagh-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Stewartstown, Portadown, Lurgan, Tandragee, Lough Neagh, Armagh, Tyrone Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Stewartstown, Portadown, Lurgan, Tandragee, Lough Neagh Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1783, this hand-coloured antique Ireland road map is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 23\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e. The survey was undertaken in 1777, first published in 1778 and corrected for the 1783 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“From Newry to Stewarts-town,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the journey represented on the sheet. The road network connects Tandragee, Portadown and Stewartstown, with adjoining routes towards Lurgan, Armagh and Dungannon across Counties Armagh and Tyrone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent places shown include \u003cstrong\u003eStewartstown, Portadown, Lurgan and Tandragee\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the major geographical feature of \u003cstrong\u003eLough Neagh\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sheet also records the River Bann, River Blackwater, River Cusher and the Newry Canal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortadown is prominently shown beside the \u003cstrong\u003eRiver Bann\u003c\/strong\u003e, with roads converging from Tandragee, Armagh and Lurgan. Nearby estates and landmarks include \u003cstrong\u003eCarrickblacker, Seagoe Church, Mahone and Dawson’s Grove\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with named residences and country houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth of Portadown, the route follows the Bann towards Lough Neagh. The engraving records \u003cstrong\u003eBannfoot Ferry and Blackwater Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the River Blackwater enters Lough Neagh, together with nearby roads, estates and the route towards Charlemont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjoining road network continues towards Stewartstown, while the eastern section records the road to \u003cstrong\u003eLurgan\u003c\/strong\u003e and the southern route through \u003cstrong\u003eTandragee\u003c\/strong\u003e. Churches, ferries, waterways, estates and named landowners provide additional detail throughout the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of towns, waterways, roads and named properties makes this map particularly interesting for \u003cstrong\u003eCounties Armagh and Tyrone local history, Irish genealogy and family-history research\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \u003cstrong\u003eMap 23\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms part of their extensive late-18th-century survey of Ireland’s principal roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53857982447909,"sku":"TS-023","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/01-1783-stewartstown-portadown-lurgan-tandragee-lough-neagh-ireland-road-map-hero.jpg?v=1789783574"},{"product_id":"1783-armagh-richhill-loughgall-charlemont-dungannon-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Armagh, Richhill, Loughgall, Charlemont, Dungannon, Tyrone Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Armagh, Richhill, Loughgall, Charlemont, Dungannon Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1783, this hand-coloured antique Ireland road map is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 26\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e. The survey was undertaken in 1777, first published in 1778 and corrected for the 1783 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“From Dublin,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies this sheet as part of the continuing road north from the capital. The route passes through Armagh, Richhill, Loughgall, Blackwatertown, Charlemont and Moy before continuing towards Dungannon, with connections to Portadown, Tandragee, Benburb and Pomeroy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent places shown include \u003cstrong\u003eArmagh, Richhill, Loughgall, Charlemont and Dungannon\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the road network extending across \u003cstrong\u003eCounties Armagh and Tyrone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Armagh is shown as a major junction with routes towards Monaghan, Newry and the surrounding countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEast of the principal route, \u003cstrong\u003eRichhill\u003c\/strong\u003e appears with roads towards Portadown and Tandragee, while nearby \u003cstrong\u003eHamilton’s Bawn\u003c\/strong\u003e is marked with its barracks. Further north, Loughgall is shown with its church, Drumilly and several named estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackwatertown\u003c\/strong\u003e appears beside the River Blackwater where several roads meet near the crossing. From there the route continues through \u003cstrong\u003eCharlemont and Moy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Charlemont Fort, bridges, waterways and nearby estates carefully engraved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Charlemont and Moy, the road continues through \u003cstrong\u003eKillyman\u003c\/strong\u003e and neighbouring properties before reaching Dungannon. The sheet also records the River Blackwater, River Callan, churches, country houses, wooded ground and numerous minor roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of towns, river crossings, roads and named properties makes this map particularly interesting for \u003cstrong\u003eCounty Armagh and County Tyrone local history, Irish genealogy and family-history research\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \u003cstrong\u003eMap 26\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms part of their extensive late-18th-century survey of Ireland’s principal roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53866138272037,"sku":"TS-026","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/01-1783-armagh-richhill-loughgall-charlemont-dungannon-ireland-road-map-hero.jpg?v=1789858568"},{"product_id":"1783-cookstown-moneymore-coagh-stewartstown-tullyhogue-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Cookstown, Moneymore, Coagh, Stewartstown, Tullyhogue, Derry, Tyrone Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Cookstown, Moneymore, Coagh, Stewartstown, Tullyhogue Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1783, this hand-coloured antique Ireland road map is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 27\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e. The survey was undertaken in 1777, first published in 1778 and corrected for the 1783 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“To Coleraine \u0026amp; Portrush by Charlemont,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the wider journey represented on the sheet. This section continues the route northwards through an extensive network of roads linking the settlements of central Ulster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent places shown include \u003cstrong\u003eCookstown, Moneymore, Coagh, Stewartstown and Tullyhogue\u003c\/strong\u003e, with additional detail for \u003cstrong\u003eCoalisland, Donaghenry and Ardtrea\u003c\/strong\u003e. The road network extends through parts of \u003cstrong\u003eCounty Tyrone and County Londonderry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStewartstown\u003c\/strong\u003e appears prominently with roads radiating towards Portadown and the neighbouring countryside. Nearby estates include \u003cstrong\u003eCastle Stewart\u003c\/strong\u003e, Barnshill and other named properties belonging to contemporary landowners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the west, the engraving records \u003cstrong\u003eTullyhogue\u003c\/strong\u003e and the surrounding road network, together with \u003cstrong\u003eDesertcreat Church\u003c\/strong\u003e and the route towards Pomeroy. Numerous smaller estates, churches and residences are shown throughout this part of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCookstown\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a central position on the map, with several roads meeting around the town. The \u003cstrong\u003eRiver Ballinderry\u003c\/strong\u003e runs nearby, while roads continue towards Moneymore, Coagh and neighbouring settlements. The surrounding landscape includes Ballymenagh and several named houses and estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoneymore\u003c\/strong\u003e appears at the upper part of the engraving as another important road junction, with roads branching towards neighbouring districts and \u003cstrong\u003eSpringhill\u003c\/strong\u003e shown nearby. \u003cstrong\u003eCoagh\u003c\/strong\u003e is shown beside the river network to the east, connected by roads with Cookstown, Moneymore and the surrounding countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map also records \u003cstrong\u003eCoalisland\u003c\/strong\u003e and numerous smaller places, including \u003cstrong\u003eDonaghenry, Roughan and Ardtrea\u003c\/strong\u003e, illustrating the dense network of local roads that connected the principal towns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rivers Ballinderry and Tullynagan, together with bridges, churches, wooded estates and country houses, make this map particularly interesting for \u003cstrong\u003eCounty Tyrone and County Londonderry local history, Irish genealogy and family-history research\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \u003cstrong\u003eMap 27\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms part of their extensive late-18th-century survey of Ireland’s principal roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53866174054693,"sku":"TS-027","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/01-1783-cookstown-moneymore-coagh-stewartstown-tullyhogue-ireland-road-map-hero-1.jpg?v=1789860651"},{"product_id":"1783-cookstown-dungiven-lissan-banagher-londonderry-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Cookstown, Dungiven, Lissan, Banagher, Londonderry, Tyrone Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Cookstown, Dungiven, Lissan, Banagher, Londonderry Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1783, this hand-coloured antique Ireland road map is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 31\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e. The survey was undertaken in 1777, first published in 1778 and corrected for the 1783 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraved heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“From Dublin to L. Derry by Cookstown,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the wider journey represented on the sheet. The mileage table records stages through \u003cstrong\u003eCookstown\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDungiven\u003c\/strong\u003e before the route continues towards \u003cstrong\u003eLondonderry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is arranged as two adjoining road strips, allowing a long section of the historic route between Cookstown and Dungiven to be shown on a single engraved page. Numerous connecting roads branch from the principal route towards neighbouring settlements and districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCookstown\u003c\/strong\u003e is prominently shown at the foot of the left-hand strip as an important road junction. Roads lead towards Dublin, Coagh, Coleraine and Gortin, while nearby \u003cstrong\u003eLissan\u003c\/strong\u003e and the road towards Moneymore are also clearly recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Cookstown the route passes through an upland landscape of hills, streams and mountain ground. \u003cstrong\u003eLough Fea\u003c\/strong\u003e is shown beside the road, together with the Blackwater crossing and several smaller bodies of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving records the country around \u003cstrong\u003eSlieve Gallion\u003c\/strong\u003e, using Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s distinctive shaded hill forms to show the mountainous terrain. The \u003cstrong\u003eMoyola River\u003c\/strong\u003e and roads towards Maghera and Gortin add further geographical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjoining strip records the approach to \u003cstrong\u003eDungiven\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eDrumnamet\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBanagher Church\u003c\/strong\u003e appear along the route, together with smaller roads, houses and scattered properties across the surrounding countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDungiven is prominently shown beside the \u003cstrong\u003eRiver Roe\u003c\/strong\u003e, with several roads converging around the settlement. 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