Killaloo

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Killaloo is a townland and hamlet in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is about six miles southeast of Derry, on the main Derry to Belfast road. In the 2001 Census Killaloo had a population of 75 people. It is situated within Derry and Strabane district. The nearest shops and amenities are in the village of Claudy, to the southeast. Places of interest The ruins of Brackfield Bawn are beside the main road. Originally built by Sir Edward Doddington of the Skinners Company in the 17th century, the Bawn played a defensive role for the Skinners land until it was abandoned at the turn of the 18th century. All that remains is the wall and flankers of the original building. Next to the ruins stands the Lower Cumber Presbyterian Church, a traditional Barn Church. The Ness Woods country park is popular during summer months.

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Killaloo is a townland and hamlet in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is about six miles southeast of Derry, on the main Derry to Belfast road. In the 2001 Census Killaloo had a population of 75 people. It is situated within Derry and Strabane district. The nearest shops and amenities are in the village of Claudy, to the southeast. Places of interest The ruins of Brackfield Bawn are beside the main road. Originally built by Sir Edward Doddington of the Skinners Company in the 17th century, the Bawn played a defensive role for the Skinners land until it was abandoned at the turn of the 18th century. All that remains is the wall and flankers of the original building. Next to the ruins stands the Lower Cumber Presbyterian Church, a traditional Barn Church. The Ness Woods country park is popular during summer months.

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