Cookstown, Market town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Cookstown extends along a wide main street measuring 1.5 miles in length, forming the central spine of the settlement pattern in Mid Ulster.
The settlement originated in 1620 when James Stewart established a marketplace after receiving land from the Archbishop of Armagh during the Plantation of Ulster.
The Forthill Cemetery contains archaeological remains of ancient Celtic settlements, preserving connections to the area's Gaelic heritage dating back to 1600 BC.
The town serves as a regional shopping destination with numerous independent retailers and maintains regular markets selling local agricultural products.
Archaeological evidence indicates continuous human settlement in the Cookstown area since 3200 BC, with inhabitants using flint tools for agricultural activities.
Location: Mid Ulster
Website: https://www.midulstercouncil.org/
Website: https://midulstercouncil.org
GPS coordinates: 54.64700,-6.74500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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