The boundary hedgerow of the former Forkhill Rectory

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The boundary hedgerow of the former Forkhill Rectory

Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 29 Oct 2018

Nothing remains of the 33 room rectory except for the ruined entrance lodge, which is visible immediately to the right of the bungalow. The rectory was burnt to the ground in 1921 by the IRA on the eve of its planned occupation by Crown Forces.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.102998
Longitude
-6.474611