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54°33′50″N6°53′31″W / 54.564°N 6.892°W /54.564; -6.892
Shanmaghery orShanmaghry (fromIrishSean-mhachaire, meaning 'old plain'[1]) is a small hamlet andtownland inCounty Tyrone,Northern Ireland, situated three miles fromPomeroy and three miles fromGalbally. It is situated in thebarony ofDungannon Middle and thecivil parish ofPomeroy and covers an area of 426 acres.[2] In 1841 the population of the townland was 193 people (33 houses) and in 1851 it was 161 people (27 houses).[3] "Paul's Planting" was a notable landmark on top of the hill.
The townland contains one Scheduled Historic Monument: awedge tomb (grid ref: H7065 6850).[4] The stones forming the ante-chamber and burial chamber can be seen, but none of the roof lintels have survived. There is substantial cairn material and the burial chamber is filled with rubble.[5]
Gortavoy Bridge is a modern residential area located on the B43 road that links Pomeroy toDonaghmore. The local homesteads[clarification needed] of Corrycroar and Coolmaghry are nearby. The area takes its name from the local bridge. At the rear of Gortavoy Bridge is the now dismantled railway line to Pomeroy.[citation needed]
