Where is Termon, Donegal located?

Termon is located in Donegal, Ireland, at approximate coordinates 55.0495°, -7.8172°.

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Termon

Coordinates55.05°, -7.82°

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Overview

Termon is a village in the north of County Donegal, Ireland.

History & geography

History

Evidence of ancient settlement in the area includes a number of ringfort, standing stone and megalithic tomb sites in the townlands of Drumbrick and An Ghabhail. The ringfort in Drumbrick townland is situated at the top of Drumbrick hill and is visible from the Burn Road. Other historical sites in the area include: * Megalithic tomb 1 (grid ref C107248) - Barnes townland * Megalithic tomb 2 (grid ref C107219) - Gortnalaragh townland, known locally as Dermot and Groinna, 2 stones visible from the Terhillion Rd * Megalithic tomb 3 (grid ref C119211) - Drumbrick townland * Standing stones 1 (grid ref C108245) - Barnes townland * Standing stones 2 (grid ref C109241) - Barnes townland (Ogham standing stones) - these are thought to be the original boundaries of 'An Tearmann' denoting sanctuary, as those seeking it were thought to be within the Kilmacrenan Abbey. * Cillin 1 (grid ref C109240) - Barnes townland * Cillin 2 (grid ref C125206) - Clonkilly townland

Geography

Termon is located, on the N56 road, approximately northwest of Letterkenny and southeast of Creeslough. The area around Termon includes the townlands of Currin, Doon, Drumlaurgagh, Gortnalaragh, Drumbrick, Drumoughill, Cloncarney, Terhillion, Gortnalaragh, Clonkilly, Knocknabollan, Fawans, Drumdeevin, Drumfin, Barnes Upper, Barnes Lower, Stragraddy, Ballybuninabber, Letterfad, Goal and Gurtin, Loughaskerry. There are several hills close to Termon, including Lough Salt (469m), the hills of Barnes-Crockmore (the "Resting Bishop") with peaks at 324m, 349m and 307m, and Stragraddy mountain (285m). The Lurgy river () runs through Termon. Other bodies of water in the area include Clonkillymore Lough, Clonkillybeg Lough, Cloncarney Lough, Doon Lough, Lough Darragh, Lough Askerry and Lough Mnafin.

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