Reg.Nr. 90/UK/013

The Ulster History Park, Gortin Glen

The Ulster History Park is an archeological theme park developed on a 14.5 hectare site in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, in an area of great natural beauty. It has enhanced the environment through a planned programme of reintroduction of native deciduous trees and plants to ...
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Project details

Title:The Ulster History Park, Gortin Glen
Entr. year: 1990
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Gortin Glen, Omagh, County Tyrone (Northern Ireland)
Category type: landscape, historic parks and gardens
Notes:The Ulster History Park closed around 2004. Presently it is opened only for special events and school trips.
Building type/ Project type: Cultural/Natural landscape
Actual use:Open-air museum, archeological theme park
Architect / Proj.leader: Mc Cormick, Tracy and Mularkey
The Jury's citation: "For the construction of an archaeological theme park designed to enhance its environment".

Description:
The Ulster History Park is an archeological theme park developed on a 14.5 hectare site in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, in an area of great natural beauty. It has enhanced the environment through a planned programme of reintroduction of native deciduous trees and plants to replace the many hectares of spruce which are now being harvested. This, together with the construction of full-scale models the habitation, funerary and ritual monuments of human occupation in Ireland through 9.000 years, creates a valuable amenity for the enjoyment of the public.