Moyrourkan
{{Infobox UK place
| type = Townland
| official_name = Moyrourkan
| country = Northern Ireland
| area_total_sq_mi = 0.62
| post_town = CRAIGAVON
| postcode_area = BT
| postcode_district = BT62
| dial_code = 028
| lieutenancy_northern_ireland = Armagh
| hide_services = Yes
}}
Moyrourkan is a townland of {{cvt|395|acre|km2 sqmi}} in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of Mullaghbrack, in the historic barony of Orior Lower. {{Cite web |title=Moyrourkan, County Armagh |url=https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id:dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734:25461 |access-date=2024-10-26 |publisher = Placenames NI |via=experience.arcgis.com}}{{Cite web |title=Moyrourkan |url=https://www.logainm.ie/en/56562 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=logainm.ie | publisher = Placenames Database of Ireland |language=en}} It ranks as the 223rd largest townland in County Armagh.{{Cite web |title=Moyrourkan Townland, Co. Armagh |url=https://www.townlands.ie/armagh/orior-lower/mullaghbrack-oneilland-west-portion/mullaghbrack/moyrourkan/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=townlands.ie}}
Moyrourkan is bordered by Drumart townland to the north, Clare to the east, Drumnamether to the west, and to the south are Mavemacullen and Shanecrackan Beg.
File:Moyrourkan Orange Hall (2024).jpg
Despite its name, Moyrourkan Orange Hall is in the neighbouring townland of Drumnamether.{{Cite web |title=Moyrourkan Orange Hall, County Armagh
|url=https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id:dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734:12889 |access-date=26 October 2024 | publisher = Placenames NI |via=experience.arcgis.com}}
Archaeology
There are three ringforts in Moyrourkan townland, including examples in the:
- eastern area of Moyrourkan which measures 33.5 meters from north to south and 41 meters from east to west. This ringfort has an irregular oval platform with one side significantly elevated to form a level interior.{{Cite web |title=Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record - 5690 |url=https://apps.communities-ni.gov.uk/NISMR-public/Details.aspx?MonID=5690 |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=apps.communities-ni.gov.uk}}
- centre of the townland which measures 48 meters from north to south and 51 meters from east to west. This site has been altered due to enclosures and subsequent agricultural activities.{{Cite web |title=Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record - 5689 |url=https://apps.communities-ni.gov.uk/NISMR-public/Details.aspx?MonID=5689 |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=apps.communities-ni.gov.uk}}
- southwestern area of Moyrourkan which is 46.5 meters from north to south and 42 meters from east to west. While the northern and southern sections of this rath are well-preserved, the eastern perimeter has been flattened and a portion of the western side has collapsed.{{Cite web |title=Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record - 5692 |url=https://apps.communities-ni.gov.uk/NISMR-public/Details.aspx?MonID=5692 |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=apps.communities-ni.gov.uk}}
See also
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