Fort Hill Park, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Fort Hill Park, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Park

Promenade

Pleasure Park

Commons Hill

Lantern slide of Forthill Park, Enniskillen. Originally labeled '11 F' with title 'Pleasure Grounds. Enniskillen.' The park has a rich historical background. It first got the name "Commons Hill" after the Plantation. Here was where the locals could graze their cattle. By 1836 it was closed off, planted with trees and was then considered a pleasure ground. In the 1880's the park had fallen into disrepair. It was then decided by Thomas Plunkett, chairman of the town commissioners, that the park would be landscaped and eventually reopen to the public. It was in August 1851 when his goal was achieved. Pictured in the slide is a man standing next to one of the parks attractions, a pond.

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)

RSAI Lantern Slide Collection: Box 21

The Discovery Programme

Sophie Hogan

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EN

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Box 21_011

18/11/14

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Epson Perfection V750 Pro flatbed scanner

RSAI Lantern Slide Collection

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Lantern Slides

Country: Northern Ireland, UK

Town/Townland: Enniskillen

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County: County Fermanagh

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Irish National Grid East: H 24

Irish National Grid North: 44

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Latitude: 54.345512

Longitude: -7.632709

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)