June's Ninth Walk
Published by Margaret Jacob in Latest News · Thursday 20 May 2021
On
her ninth walk June continued in Derry and Raphoe but on this occasion
tackled Derry’s walls – and much else besides. The walkers gathered in
St Columb’s Park off the Limavady Road at 11am. The Park is located on
the banks of the River Foyle and comprises 70 acres of parkland in a
historic demesne dating back to the 12th century. Contained within the
park are the ruins of the medieval St. Brecan’s Church, although most of
the original church was demolished in the mid-15th century as the
Bishop at the time wished to use the stones to build a palace!
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