Castlecaufield

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Castlecaufield is a village situated on the western outskirts of Dungannon, one of the main towns of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

Castlecaulfield or 'Cawfield' as it's known locally is very much a farming community.

[edit] History

Formerly known as Ballydonnelly, the town came in to being during the Plantation of Ulster by the Scots. Initially part of the O'Neill clans territory it was overtaken by Scottish settlers led by David Wells. The Castle which the name refers to is situated in the main square and was built to protect the local population from Irish attacks. It was built by Toby Caulfield, Viscount Charlemont. George Walker is buried in the parish church. Walker was the governor on Derry during the 1689 Siege of Derry.


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