Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland, Vol 9: County Londonderry II, 1833–5

Description

The Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland are a uniquely detailed source for the history of the northern half of Ireland immediately before the Great Famine. They were written in the 1830s to accompany the 6" Ordnance Survey maps, but with one exception were not published at the time.

In this new edition they act as a nineteenth-century Domesday book and are essential to the understanding of the cultural heritage of our communities. The Memoirs document the landscape and situation, buildings and antiquities, land-holdings and population, employment and livelihood of the parishes.

This volume contains the Memoirs for 2 parishes in the middle Roe Valley of Londonderry, focusing on the important town of Limavady with its many benevolent and social societies and wide variety of occupations. Topics of special interest include the history and antiquities of the town and locality, rural economy, education and emigration. This material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago.