Aghadowey Presbyterian Church

Aghadoweys 300 year history has at its centre worship and education, our members continue show care for each other and reach out to others.

Aghadowey, County Londonderry

Opening times

Please contact William Knox 02870 868415 or Mr T Harbison 07890 934512.

Address

Ardreagh Road
Aghadowey
County Londonderry
BT51 4DR

Aghadowey Presbyterian Church sits in a rural area, in the townland of Ballywillan in the Parish of Aghadowey, County Londonderry.

It is a large rectangular barn like church, on either side of the church are the former schools; a Boys school established in 1824, and a Girls school established in 1857.

The long history of the church demonstrates the social history of the area, especially emigration. 1718 saw the first organised mass emigration from this area led by Revd James McGregor. Many people return to trace their forebears to see the place they worshipped and see their family names on grave stones. They may have seen family names in Old Minute Book 1702-725. A New Zealand couple whose forbearers had lived in The Mill Row at Ballywillan said 'I cant believe we found this place where they were'. 

In the 18th century the linen Industry played a major role in the area and this is reflected in the size of the church which can seat 1000 people.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • National heritage here

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Famous connections

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Car park at church

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Other

  • Cornerstone Grant, £20,000, 2019

  • Our Cornerstone Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.

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