Sand

Sand is a quarry in , . Sand is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Banagher Old Church and Dungiven Castle.

Ruins
Photo: Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a monument in state care, and a scheduled monument, in Banagher near in , . Local tradition ascribes the foundation of the church to either Saint Patrick, or more commonly, St Muiredach O’Heney. is situated 2,400 feet northeast of Sand.

Castle
Photo: bixentro, CC BY 2.0.
is a 19th century castle in , County Londonderry, . is situated 2½ miles northeast of Sand.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dungiven and Feeny.

Town
Photo: John O’Kane, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a small town, townland and civil parish in , . It is near the main A6 to road, which bypasses the town. is situated 2½ miles northeast of Sand.

Village
Photo: Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a and townland in , . It is between and . In the 2011 Census it had a population of 690. is situated 2½ miles west of Sand.

Village
is a in , . Around 1900 it was known as Ballymoney. is situated 3½ miles northwest of Sand.

Sand

Latitude
54.89775° or 54° 53′ 52″ north
Longitude
-6.95564° or 6° 57′ 20″ west
Open location code
9C6MV2XV+4P
Open­Street­Map ID
way 681621078
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­quarry
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