Springhill House, Plantation house in Moneymore, Northern Ireland.
Springhill House is a plantation house from the late 17th century in Moneymore, Northern Ireland, built around a central block with two lower wings on either side. The property sits within wooded grounds that include a walled garden and walking paths.
The Conyngham family was granted land in this part of Ulster during the early 17th century plantation period under King James I. The house was built later in that century and remained in the family for several generations before passing to the National Trust.
Inside the house, a large collection of historical clothing from the 18th to the 20th century is on display, one of the most notable of its kind in Ireland. The garments belonged to the family and offer a direct look at how people dressed and lived across the centuries.
The house is outside the center of Moneymore and is easiest to reach by car, with parking available on site. Allow a few hours to see both the interior rooms and the grounds comfortably.
The chimney of the main dining room fireplace was once cleaned using live geese, which were sent up the flue and removed soot by flapping their wings. This method was not unique to Springhill but is one of the more memorable details associated with the house.
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