AGIVEY

In 1868, the parish of Agivey contained the following places:

"AGIVEY, a parish in the barony of Coleraine, in the county of Londonderry, province of Ulster, Ireland, 7 miles to the S.E. of Coleraine. It is situated on the river Bann, where the Agivey rivulet joins it, after a course of 12 miles from Carntogher, where it rises. It was formerly a grange or extra-parochial district, contained within the parish of Aghadowey, and formed part of the possessions of the London Ironmongers' Company. In 1834, a light wooden bridge, of 6 arches, and 203 feet in length, was erected over the Bann, over which is carried the road from Newtown Lamagavy to Ballymony. A few remains exist of an ancient religious house, founded here at the commencement of the 7th century; and a cemetery, with tombs of the Cannings. The soil is fertile, but not well cultivated. Coarse earthenware is made from clay found here. Ironstone, and traces of coal and lead, are also found. There is no church nor chapel. A cattle fair is held on the 12th November, under, a very ancient charter, granted to the monks of Coleraine."

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018