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History of Dromore, County Down Dromore is a peaceful County Down town nestling in the hills of the upper regions of the Lagan Valley. It takes its name from the Gaelic 'Druim Mor' meaning 'great ridge', or 'back of a hill'. The town and the surrounding district has many sites worthy of visit by those with an interest in history both ancient and modern. Its antiquity has led to Dromore being designated a conservation area. A few hundred metres back from the town square is The Mount, the remains of an ancient Motte and Bailey which dates back to the Norman Conquest.
The historic and beautiful Cathedral Church of Christ the Redeemer stands near the site where in 500AD St. Colman founded a church which later became an Abbey. As well as the Cathedral, the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church, St. Colman's Roman Catholic Church, First Dromore and Banbridge Road Presbyterian Churches and the Methodist Church all have a little bit of history and all are excellent examples of Church Architecture of their various periods.
Situated in Castle Street is "The Old Castle" thought to be the stone Tower-house built for the protection of Bishop Todd by his brother-in-law, William Worsley in 1610. Not far away is the town park where can be seen a fine example of Victorian Engineering. The Viaduct with its seven wide brick build arches were used to carry the branch railway line above the River Lagan.
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