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The ancient church ruins (one of the oldest Christian sites in Ulster), the Sperrins gateway, and a County Londonderry market town serving the mid-Ulster community
A little history
Maghera contains one of Ulster's oldest Christian sites — the ruins of a medieval church with a remarkable Romanesque doorway. The town serves as a market centre for the mid-Sperrins area. The Sperrins mountains are accessible from the town.
The medieval church ruins and the Romanesque doorway are extraordinary. The Sperrins walking from Maghera. The town centre for local community shopping.
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The town has local cafes and independent food. The mid-Ulster area has good food. Magherafelt nearby has wider choice.
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Maghera is a place in County Londonderry known for the ancient church ruins (one of the oldest Christian sites in Ulster), the Sperrins gateway, and a County Londonderry market town serving the mid-Ulster community. Maghera contains one of Ulster's oldest Christian sites — the ruins of a medieval church with a remarkable Romanesque doorway. The population is around 4,500.
The town has local cafes and independent food. The mid-Ulster area has good food. Magherafelt nearby has wider choice.
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Roam covers Maghera and the surrounding area in County Londonderry, including Swatragh, Knockloughrim, Tobermore, Kilrea, Gulladuff, Moneyneany, Draperstown and Desertmartin.
