Springhill
House
Moneymore, Co. Derry,
BT45 7NQ, UK.
Tel.
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Springhill is a fortified plantation manor house that is located
just south of the town of Moneymore in southern County Derry.
The grand
house was built at the end of the 17th century by the Conyngham
family, with the wings added to the central block in the early
18th century. Inside are fascinating collections of original period
oak furniture and paintings. There is also a library, and the
gun room contains a collection of weapons belonging to the house's
original owner, Will Conyngham, who was a soldier,
and played a part in
the defence of Derry in 1689.
Most impressive of all is the huge collection of costumes, which
date from the 18th century to the 1930's.
The house
is now owned by the National Trust who operate guided tours, recounting
generations of family stories. One of the upstairs rooms is said
to be haunted by one of Ireland's most famous resident ghosts,
that of Olivia Lenox-Conyngham, whose husband shot himself at
the house in 1816. Surrounding Springhill House are beautiful
gardens and parkland, with scenic woodland walks. The site also
has a play centre for children.
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