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Place Names of Co. Down: Bac...- Ball....
townlands unless otherwise stated
| Ban | Be... | Bi.... | Bl..... | Bo.... | Br..... | Bu- By |
| Banagh | Kilkeel | . | alternate spelling for Benagh townland in 1659 census | SP |
| Banaghan | Saul | . | residence of Crangle family in 1863 & Blaneys in 1868 | MIsPR |
| Banbridge | Seapatrick | 20: 12/46 | large town between Newry & Dromore in Ballyvally townland; click here for a photo and more information | . |
| Banemedne | Drumgath | . | alternate name for Barnmeen townland on Rent Roll of 1692 |
PNNI V1 p 120
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| Banford Green | Tullylish | 20: 7/49 | across the river Bann from Tullylish town; bleach works from 1795 |
UF p11,12,13; PNNI V6 p 348
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| Banford House | Tullylish | . | 1km NE of Gilford; a fine Georgian mansion built around 1780 by Thomas Nicholson who owned the bleachworks at Banford; residence of Thomas Haughton in 1886 & F.A. Sinton in 1910 | BIH p R; PNNI V6 p 348; old b/w map F4; POD |
| Bangor | Bangor |
15:51/82
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a town & a parish; bounded by Belfast Lough & the Irish Sea; click here to see its location on a townland map; Abbey here founded 559 AD; click here for a photo and more information | . |
| Bangor Arms Hotel | Inishargy | . | in Kircubbin; the manageress in 1910 was Miss McKee |
GV
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| Bangor Bay | Bangor |
15:51/82
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between Wilson's Pt & Lukes Pt; Bangor town surrounds it |
PNNI V2 p 168
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| Bangor Bog | Bangor | . | 31 acres; in the lower part of Ballykillare townland |
V7 p19 OSM; PNNI V2 p 161
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| Bangor Castle | Bangor | . | house & farm of 225 acres overlooking Bangor town; there have been 3 castles on the site with the latest built 1852 by Hon R.E. Ward; resident of Rt. Hon. Robert Ward in 1824; address to R.E. Ward from the tenantry 5 Dec 1857; marriage of Miss Matilda C. Ward 29 Jun 1878; funerald of Mrs Harriet Ward 12 Mar 1881 (DR); Grand Ball 22 Sep 1893 (NC) ; email me for a photo ; residence of Lord Clanmorris in 1901 |
POD; DR; NC; GV; Bangor p46
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| Bangor Hotel | Holywood | . | proprietor in 1852 was William Anderson |
POD
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| Bangrove | Drumballyroney | . | near Rathfriland; residence of Miss Lindsay 22 Feb 1828 |
NCT
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| Bankheads Folly | Dromore | 20: 20/52 | farm; 1 km S of Dromore | . |
| Bank House | Kilcoo | . | a house in Newcastle ; residence of William Gilmore in 1910 |
POD
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| Bankmore | Ballytrustan | . | means ' large hill'; recognised by Mr. Nugent (owner of this area ) as a townland in 1836; farm rent was 22 shillings; leases for 3 lives for 31 years |
V7 p 8 OSM
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| Bankmore Hill Bank Hill |
Ballytrustan | 21: 60/49 | hill of 188 ft;overlooking the entrance to Strangford Lough; site of a ancient rath and ruined house; now site of a folly & Coats Guard station |
PNNI V2 p 62 ; LM 2002 p 7; Inv 2003 p14
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| Banks Cottage | Bangor | . | residence overlooking Ballyholme Bay in Ballymacormick | OS map 1901 2.06 |
| Bankside | Newry | 29: 13/32 | farm; in Finnard townland | . |
| Bannanstown | Drumgooland | . | 3km N of Castlewellan; house cluster | old b/w map I11 |
| Bannfield | Drumballyroney | . | old farmhouse; 1km E of Rathfriland; in Lisnisk; | V3 p10,14,16 OSM; old b/w map E11; PNNI V6 p179 |
| Bannfield Bog | Drumballyroney | 29: 23/35 | near Muddock River, 4km NE of Rathfriland, in Lisnisk townland; nearby ford in Moneygore townland |
PNNI V6 p 172
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| Bannfield Bridge | Drumballyroney | 29: 22/35 | over the River Bann ;3km NE of Rathfriland | . |
| Bannford House | Tullylish | . | see under Bannford House |
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| Bannfort | Drumballyroney | . | ancient rath; 2km NW of Ballyroney; also residence of Hugh Morrow in 1819 |
old b/w map G9; POD
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| Bann Hill House | Dromore | 20: 20/53 | farm; just N of Dromore; residence of John Watson in 1910 |
POD
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| Bann-hill | Drumballyorney | . | near Rathfriland; residence of Rev. John White in 1819 | POD |
| Bannside | Seapatrick | . | a part of Banbridge;Presbyterian church here; poem by Fitz-Stewart 15 Aug 1840 | DR; GIPR |
| Bannvale | Annaclone | 20: 20/42 | farm; near Aughnacloy townland | . |
| Bannvale | Clonduff | .. | farm; 2km E of Hilltown; residence of Mr. Martin until 1920 then George & Sarah Mussen | MOF p5; old b/w map E12 |
| Bann View | Seapatrick | . | farm; 1km S of Banbridge; residence of John Blizard Esq, in 1819 & John McClelland, linen manufacturer in 1843 & S. Crothers in 1910 | old b/w map G5; POD |
| Bannville | Tullylish | . | situated on the River Bann; residence of James Fowler in 1819 & J. Foot Esq, Justice of the Peace who attended the Petty Sessions in Banbridge & Gilford in 1836 | V12 p141 OSM; POD |
| Bannville House | Tullylish | . | in Lenaderg; residence of Mr Bradshaw in 1910 | POD |
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Banoag |
Donaghcloney | 20: 11/54 | a townland 2km NW of Donaghcloney; 572 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' the green patch of ground'; owned by Mr. Waring in 1691; flour & corn mills belonging to Mr G Langtry of Belfast here in 1836 ; proprietor Earl Clanwilliam but let in perpetuity to Mr Stotherd in 1836 who relet it at £2.2.0 an acre | V12 p 58, 59 OSM; PNNI V6 p 88 |
| Banoge Bridge | Donaghcloney | . | over River Bann; site of Nicholson's bleach green & beetling mil lin 1834 | ODHD p3 |
| Banogue House | Donaghcloney | . | family seat of Liddell family c. 1864-1920; rifle range in the grounds for Ulster Volunteer Force in 1914 | ODHD p 48 |
| Ban Point | Ballyhalbert | . | Loss of yacht & 3 lives 31 Jul 1858 | DR |
| Banview | Dromore | . | residence of Rev John McKee in 1852 | POD |
| Bantry Villas | Knockbreda | . | 3 houses in Hawthornden Rd, East Belfast ; residences of Sarah Matier & John J Evans in 1902 with the middle house vacant |
POD
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| Barban Heights | Dromore | 20: 20/51 | part of Dromore town | . |
| Barbican Farm | Kilcoo | 29: 35/33 | farm, on the edge of Tollymore Forest 1km SE of Bryansford | . |
| Bar Chapel hill | Donaghmore | . | in Carrickrovaddy townland; hill 357 ft; Catholic chapel here | V3 p 7OSM; GIC |
| Barge Rocks | Donaghadee | 15:62/74 | off shore between Ganaway & Drumfad Bays; 2km SE of Millisle village | . |
| Bar Hall | Ballytrustan & Witter | 21: 62/47 | two-storey farmhouse in Tullycarnan townland; noted on a map of 1755; mentioned in 1836; residence of John & Mary Dorian in 1802 & 1848 |
V7 p126 OSM; Inv 2003 p14; PNNI V2 p 135 ; MIs
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| Bar Hall Bay | Ballytrustan & Witter | 21: 61/46 | at the northern entrance to Strangford Lough; it has a rocky bottom and doesn't give shelter to boats; the bar is not passable at low tide; |
V7 p125 OSM ; PNNI V2 p 135
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| Barkley Rock | Donaghadee | 15:61/75 | in Drumfad Bay; 2km S of Millisle village | . |
| Barkston | Newry | . | a house & farm of 9acres ; held in fee by Armor Marshall in 1863 |
GV
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| Barmyne | Drumgath | . | alternate spelling for Barnmeen townland in Subsidy Roll of 1663 | PNNI v1 p 120 |
| Barnagh Bay | Bangor | 15:59/84 | NW coast of Copeland Island | . |
| Barnagh Hill | Bangor | 15:60/84 | hill; on north coast of Copeland Island | . |
| Barnamaghery Barnemaghery Barneymaghery | Killinchy-part | 21: 45/57 | a townland 4km SE of Saintfield; 646 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; in 1659 there were 6 English/Scots & 14 Catholic families here ;school exams 14 Aug 1841: incendiary fires 7 Mar 1846: National School here in 1847; Homicide- William Moffatt 17 May 1856; annual school meeting, list of pupils,teachers etc. 15 Jul 1865; Funeral of Mr Andrew Woods 14 Apr 1883 | SP: SHM '94 p 55 & '86 p 32 & '90 p 30; V 7 p86 OSM; DR; GIC; |
| Barnamaghery | Kilmore-part | . |
a townland of 775 acres;3km N of Crossgar; click
here to see its location on a townland map ; old
Catholic chapel called Killyman with general graveyard here
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KCB p25; GIC; O'L V1 p 329 |
| Barn Bay | Ballywalter | 21: 62/73 | rocky shore near Ganaway townland | . |
| Barnboy | Kilclief | . |
a very small island off the coast
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| Barnett Demesne | Drumbo | 20: 32/69 | on the banks of the Lagan river south of Belfast |
TMUOP p98
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| Barn Hill | Comber | 21: 44/71 | house & farm estate; 2km NW of Comber in Ballyloughan townland ; house built in 1791 by Samuel Stone; the site of a school here in 1837; estate expanded from 44 to 73 acres; leased of Guy Stone Esq. 6 May 1845 ( & 1863, leased from Marquis of Londonderry) ) & Samuel Stone J.P. & Mrs McConnell in 1899;b/w photo available |
V7 p34,43 OSM; AG; POD ; GV; NDM p22,41
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| Barn House | Saintfield | 20: 36/63 | farm; 3km S of Carryduff on the Ballynahinch road | . |
| Barnleigh | Holywood | . | farm; 1km E of Holywood town | old b/w map T5 |
| Barnmeen Barnemyne |
Drumgath | 29: 17/34 | a townland 3km WSW of Rathfriland; 823 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' smooth or level gap'; originally belonged to Magennis clan; site of ancient standing stone on Longstone Hill & an ancient rath; the proprietor was the Marquis of Downshire in 1836; farms were from 4-20 acres; rents were 16- 30 shillings an acre; Bridle Hill Fort 323 ft; Catholic chapel here; standing stones ;a school here in 1836 | V3 p19, 20, 21 OSM; GIC ; PNNI V1 p 119; IPP p 106 |
| Barn Row | Kilmegan | . | a row of mill workers cottages built by the Murlands at Annsborough c. 1870 | MO 16/3/2005 p19 |
| Barr | Donaghmore | . | in Knockanarney townland; a Catholic Church & school here |
GV
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| Barrack Hill | Tullylish | 20: 9/48 | hill; just S of Lawrencetown | . |
| Barradashrugh | Kilkeel | 29: 25/18 | on the slopes of The Mournes, 6km NW of Kilkeel; means ' summit of the two rivers' |
PNNI V3 p 126.
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| Barreston | Kilclief | . | ancient name for Ballynarry townland |
O'L V1 p 204
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| Barrons Town | Dromore | . | Barronstown House & Barronstown Hall here; 2km S of Dromore town in Drumaghadone/ Balleny townlands |
old b/w map I 6; PNNI V6 p 120, 145; ODHD pi
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| Barrs Lane End | Dromara | 20: 32/52 | crossroads & farm 4km NE of Dromara near Burren townland | . |
| Barrys Hotel | Comber | . | in The Square, Comber in 1852 |
POD
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| Bartleys Hill | Ballywalter | 21: 61/69 | farm & hill 1km NW of Ballywalter | . |
| Basin Hill | Blaris | . | site of a Quakers' school in 1836 | V12 p32,33 OSM |
| Batemans Steps | Magheralin | . | in Feney townland; stepping stones across the river | PNNI V6 p 254 |
| Batesons Quay | Moira | . | on the river near Moira town; residence of John Harvey in 1828 | NCT |
| Bath Cottage | Holywood | . | house & small garden in Bath Terrace, Holywood; leased by William B. Caughey in 1863 from Henry T.Higginson ; residence of Joseph Jeffrey in 1905 | GV; PR |
| Bath Lodge | Kilcoo | . | house & garden in Shore Rd, Newcastle; leased of William Fletcher in 1863 from rep.John McIlwaine | NWAG p22 ;GV |
| Battersea | Bangor | . | villas in Kinnegar ; residence of W.J. McCormick in 1910 |
POD
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| Battier | Moira | . | alternate spelling for Bottier townland | PNNI V6 p 284 |
| Batt's Wall | Clonduff | . | a mountain named after Narcissus Batt of Purdysburn who owned townlands in this area in 1834 | PNNI V3 p 126 |
| Bavan Bawn |
Clonallan | . | a townland 455 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map;means ' the bawn or bailey'; owned by George Sexton & Edward Trevor in 1666; had a corn & scutch mill in 1836 | V3 p 1 OSM; PNNI V1 p 64 |
| Bavan Bridge | Clonallan | 29: 15/28 | over a stream , 2km NNW of Mayobridge | . |
| Bavan Rock | Donaghadee | 15:60/76 | just off shore at Millisle village | . |
| Bavin (The) or Bawn Park |
Saul | . | in Loughmoney townland; site of an ancient castle & crannoge; favourite Mass ite for Catholics during Penal times |
O'L V1 p 246
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| Bawn Hill | Dromara | 20: 32/51 | hill; 4km NE of Dromara | |
| Bawn Isle | Killinchy | . | 12 inhabitants here in 1821 | V17 p121 OSM |
| Baymount | Bangor | . | between Bangor & Ballyholme Bays; built c. 1870 for Rev. Stewart | OS map 1901 2.06 |
| Bayview | Bangor | . | villa in Ballyholme Rd, Bangor; residence of F.H.G. Wilson in 1901 |
POD
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| Bayview | Bangor |
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villa in Kinnegar; residence of Mrs . Morrison in 1901
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POD |
| Bay View | Bangor |
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villa in Bangor; residence of James McCullagh in 1901
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POD |
| Bay View | Clonallan | 29: 15/20 | farm, 2km NNE of Warrenpoint | |
| Bayview House | Kilbroney | . | near Rostrevor; residence of Thomas McCartan J.P. in 1886 | POD |
| Bayview | Kilcoo | . | house, yard & garden in King St, Newcastle,leased by James Teer in 1863 from Earl Annesley; residence of William N. Neill in 1910 |
GV; NMAG p22; POD
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| Bayview Lodge | Kilcoo | . | in Newcastle; Mrs W. Neill ran a refreshment room here in 1910 |
POD
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| Bayview | Kilkeel | 29: 37/20 | 1km N of Annalong on Newcastle road; residence of A. Gordon in 1910 & Thomas Oswald Cousins in 1940 |
POD; PR
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| Bay View | Kilkeel | 29: 25/16 | farm, 5km W of Kilkeel on the Rostrevor road | |
| Bay View | Warrenpoint | . | 2 houses & yards in Seaview , Warrenpoint ,owned by Agnes Clogher & William Gillis in 1863 |
GV
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| Bayview Cottage | Warrenpoint | . |
1km NE of Warrenpoint
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old b/w map A12
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| Bayview Lodge | Kilcoo | . |
house in Newcastle; residence of Mrs. Cheyne in 1884
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POD
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| Bay View House | Kilkeel | 29: 26/13 | farm, on Carlingford Lough, 5km W of Kilkeel | |
| Bay View House | Kilkeel | 29: 27/10 | farm, on the tip of Cranfield Point | . |
| Bayview House | Warrenpoint | . | a house & small garden in Great Georges St, Warrenpoint ,leased by Joseph D. Crawford in 1863 from John Best |
GV
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| Beach Field | Knockbreda | . | see under Beech Field |
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| Beach Hill House | Knockbreda | . |
in Ballylenaghan townland; residence of James Thompson
in 1863
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GV
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| Beacon House | Knockbreda | . |
residence of F.A. Hurley in 1895
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NDM p10
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| Beaconsfield | Knockbreda | . | house off Kings Rd, near Kensington Rd, Belfast; residence of Fred T. Hurley in 1902 |
POD
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| Beaconsfield Lodge | Knockbreda | . | house off Kings Rd, near Kensington Rd , Belfast; residence of James McGahey in 1902 |
POD
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| Beaniborphies | Kilbroney | . |
common pasture of waste ground in the Mourne Mountains
granted to Edward Trevor in 1611
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PNNI V1 p 153
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| Beardy Rocks | Ballytrustan | . |
at the entrance to Strangford Lough
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| Beattiestown | Dromore | . | a row of houses in Drumskee townland, Beatties lived here for 500 years |
PNNI V6 p145
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| Beaver Hall | Knockbreda | . | house & garden near the Methodist Meeting house; just E of Ballymacarret; residence of John & James MacAdam in 1852 |
V7 p98 OSM; POD
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| Bedford Villas | Knockbreda | . | 2 houses off Knock Rd, Belfast; residence of Miss Bothwell & Miss Ripley in 1902 |
POD
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| Beechbank | Killinchy | . | farm; residence of John Prentice in 1910 |
POD
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| Beechcroft | Holywood | . | in Strandtown; residence of Dr. Knox 10 Nov 1877 |
NC
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| Beeches (The) | Bangor | . | 3 Downshire Rd, Bangor; residence of Thomas Wilson in 1905, mayor of Bangor ; email me for a photo |
Bangor p63
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| Beeches (The) | Drumbo | 20: 33/63 | farm;on the Carryduff to Crossan road ;3km SE of Drumbo | . |
| Beeches (The) | Dundonald | . | farm; just NW of Dundonald village; residence of William Kirkwood in 1902 |
OS map 1902; POD
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| Beeches (The) | Hillsborough | 20: 25/60 | farm; 1 km NE of Hillsborough | . |
| Beech Cottage | Kilbroney | . | on Killowen Point; residence of F. Houston in 1910 |
POD
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| Beech Cottage | Warrenpoint | . | a house & small garden in Back Rd, Warrenpoint ,leased by Sarah Bowers in 1863 from John Denvir |
GV
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| Beechfield | Hillsborough | 20:21/59 | farm ; in Lisadian townland ; Rev. James Hume died here in 1753 |
MIs
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| Beechfield Beach Field |
Knockbreda | . | farm near Ballymacarret House; just SE of Ballymacarret; residence of Mrs Harpur in 1852 |
V7 p98 OSM; POD
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| Beechfield | Magheradrool | 20: 35/51 | farm; 2km SW of Ballynahinch | . |
| Beech Hall | Dromara | 20: 25/49 | farm; 4km SW of Dromara in Aughnaskeagh; residence of J.H. Jones in 1910 |
POD
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| Beech Hill | Annahilt | 20: 29/54 | farm; 2km S of Annahilt | . |
| Beech Hill House | Donaghmore | 29: 9/34 | farm, 6km N of Newry town | . |
| Beech Hill | Holywood |
15:44/80
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farm; in Ballygrainey townland; 4km NE of Holywood | . |
| Beech Hill | Knockbreda | . | opposite the gates of Belvoir Park in 1760 |
LR 2003 p35
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| Beech Hill | Newry | . | residence of Rev. John C. Quinn in 1881 |
POD
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| Beech Hill | Newtownards | . | residence of Dr W.B. Martin in 1900 |
MIs
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| Beech Lodge | Knockbreda | . | house & farm of 34 acres; in Lisnaharragh townland, 1km NE of Newtownbreda; leased by Jane Boyd in 1863 from Marquis of Downshire |
old b/w map Q6; GV
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| Beechmount | Dundonald | 15:41/76 | farm; 2km NNW of Dundonald town | . |
| Beechmont | Knockbreda | 20; 37/68 | farm; in Knockbreckan townland near Ballygowan Road |
N12/24 CBSA
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| Beechmount | Saintfield | 20: 39/64 | farm; between Lisdonnan & Lisnasallagh townlands | . |
| Beechpark | Killyleagh | . | farm; 2km W of Killyleagh town; death of Adam Kenning Esq. 12 Dec 1874; residence of James Patterson in 1886 | old b/w map Q12; DR; POD |
| Beech Park | Magheralin | . | farm; 2km SW of Magheralin village |
old b/w map I 2
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| Beechvale | Knockbreda | . | farm; near Purdysburn |
old b/w map P6
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| Beech View | Killyleagh | 21: 47/55 | farm, 4km NW of Killyleagh | . |
| Beechville | Knockbreda | . | house off Kings Rd, Belfast; residence of John Malcolm c. 1890 & the Misses Milliken in 1902 |
OS map 1902 5.09; POD
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| Beechwood | Drumbo | 20: 34/68 | farm; near Purdysburn hospital S of Belfast | . |
| Beechwood | Holywood | . | in Sydenham Park; residence of J. Campbell in 1902 |
POD
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| Beech Wood | Kilkeel | 29: 27/16 | forest on the slopes of Knockcree mountain | . |
| Beers Bridge | Kilcoo | . | 1km NW of Newcastle; named after William Beers, custom's official |
old b/w map I 14; PTTF p10
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| Beers Bridge | Knockbreda | . | over the Connswater River near Ballymacarrett town | L9/17 CBSA |
| Beer's Bridge Cottage | Knockbreda | . | in Ballymacarrett; residence of Miss Montgomery in 1852 |
POD
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| Begney | Dromara | 20: 30/51 | 2km NE of Dromara; Begney Hill; click here to see its location on a townland map ; 909 acres; means ' small glebe'; had a lake & 2 mills in 1836 ; Dromara 2nd Presbyterian & Methodist churches here | V12 p62, 63, 65, 66 OSM; V 19 MIs; GIC |
| Behamoughe | Kilkeel | . | alternate name for Benagh Lower townland in 1575 | PNNI V3 p 29 |
| Beingan | Kilkeel | . | alternate name of Slieve Bignian | . |
| Bejoni's Corner | Kilcoo | . | junction opposite entrance to Donard Park, Newcastle; names after biagioni family, Italian ice cream sellers | PTTF p6 |
| Belfast | . | . | Belfast is the captial of Northern Ireland & is divided by the River Lagan with the northern suburbs in Co. Antrim & the southern suburbs in Co. Down; click here for some old postcards | . |
| Belfast Hotel | Holywood | . | proprietor in 1852 was John Power |
POD
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| Belfield | Magherdrool | . | 2km S of Ballynahinch in Spa ; outrage at Ballynahinch, shots fired into bedroom of Mr Anketell of Belfield 2 & 9 Mar 1850; residence of Miss Arnold in 1910 | old b/w map M 10; old b/w; DR; POD |
| Belgrave Villa | Knockbreda | . | house off Kings Rd, near Kensington Rd, Belfast; residence of James Tate in 1902 |
POD
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| Belgrave Cotagges | Knockbreda | . | 2 joined houses off Kings Rd, near Kensington Rd, Belfast; residences of Jane Adams & James Buchanan in 1902 |
POD
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| Belhaven | Knockbreda | . | house off Kings Rd, Belfast; residence of Alexander Porter in 1902 |
POD
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| Bellaghley | Kilbroney | . | alternative spelling for Ballyagholly townland in 1797 will |
IIW V4 p 168
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| Bellanafau | Annaclone | . | alternative spelling of Ballinafoy townland in 1720 will |
PNNI V6 p 66
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| Bella's Tower | Ardglass | . | on a hill overlooking Ardglass town; 19th century circular tower built by William Ogilvie; photo available |
LWAG p69
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| Bellavale | Knockbreda | . | 2 houses at 94-96 Castlereagh St, East Belfast; residence of J. Kelly & T. McMordie in 1902 |
POD
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| Bella Vista | Bangor | . | in Grays Hill , Bangor; Ladies' Collegiate School here in 1910 |
POD
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| Bellavista | Kilcoo | . | a house in Newcastle ; residence of Mrs Jamison in 1910 |
POD
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| Bellavista Cottage | Kilcoo | . | a house in Newcastle; residence of Richard Bambrick in 1910 |
POD
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| Belle Isle | Dromore | . | farm; 3km E of Dromore town |
old b/w map J6
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| Bellemount | Seapatrick | . | residence of McClelland family, linen merchants in 1843 |
POD
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| Belleny | Dromore | . | spelling for Balleny townland in a will of 1765 |
PNNI V6 p 110
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| Belle View | Warrenpoint | . | residence of Daniel McArdle J.P. in 1886 | POD |
| Belle Villa | Seapatrick | . | in Newry Rd, Banbridge; residence of Mrs McIlroy in 1910 | POD |
| Bellevue | Bangor | . | house & farm of 42 acres in Ballykillaire townland; proprietor was William Lowry in 1846; leased by William Lowry in 1863 from Richard R.Cleland |
POD; GV
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| Bellevue | Dromara | 20: 28/49 | farm;1km W of Dromara | . |
| Bellevue Belleview |
Hillsborough | 20: 21/59 | farm; 3km W of ; residence of Christopher Reid Esq. in 1824 |
POD
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| Bellevue Bellview |
Holywood | . | residence of Mrs Kelsey & Hugh Simms in 1852 |
POD
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| Bellevue Hotel | Kilcoo | . | a hotel in Newcastle; proprietor in 1910 was Mr. Samuel Tuft |
POD
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| Bellevue | Kilbroney | . | house & 20 acres in Ballyneddan townland; 3km SE of Rostrevor; residence of Captain McAul in 1836 & Capt William C. Douglas in 1846; decribed as a plain, 2 -storey house surrounded with ash, beech, sycamore, larch & fir trees; leased by Waddel C. Douglas in 1863 from Mrs. Jackson |
V3 p28 OSM; old b/w map C14; GV; POD
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| Belle Vue | Newry | . | residence of James McMahn Esq. in 1881 |
POD
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| Bellfield | Tullylish | . | mansion in Lenaderg founded on linen industry c. 1830; residence of Thomas Dickson in 1910 |
BCT p 7; POD
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| Bellievy | Seapatrick. | . | alternate spelling for Balleevy townland |
PNNI V6 p 304
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| Bellinlar | Newry | . | alternate spelling for Ballinlar townland |
IIW V4 p 164
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| Bellmount | Holywood | . | residence of Alexander Montgomery Esq. in 1834; a small , plain house in Ballycloghan townland with little planting around it |
V7 p82 OSM
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| Bellmount | Magheralin | 20: 11/60 | farm; 2km NW of Magheralin | . |
| Bells Bridge | Dromara | 20: 29/49 | over the river Lagan just S of Dromara | . |
| Bells Brook | Dromara | . | farm; 4km NW of Dromara village |
old b/w map J7
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| Bell Hill Belhill Belle Hill |
Kilkeel | 29: 28/14 | house & farm of 73 acres , in Ballyardel townland; residence of John Waring Esq. in 1819;leased by John W.Dowdell in 1863 from James Thompson |
POD; PNNI V3 p 56; GV
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| Bells Hill | Dromore | 20: 28/56 | farm; in Greenan townland; tree plantation here in 1830s |
PNNI V6 p 147
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| Bells Hill | Grey Abbey | 21: 56/70 | part of Mount Stewart Estate, 3km NW of Grey Abbey | . |
| Bellshill | Inch | 21: 46/50 | on Crossgar Road ;4km NW of Downpatrick; residence of Lord Fitt; school here; residence of John Hutton in 1805 & James Hutton in 1904 & 1910 | Inv 2000 p 40; LR2003 p 36 ; MIs; LR 2006 p27; POD |
| Bells Quarter | Ballytrustan | 21: 62/48 | farm, near the Irish Sea, 4km SE of Portaferry |
PNNI V2 p 136
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| Belluly | Garvaghy | . | alternate spelling for Ballooly townland |
PNNI V6 p 191
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| Bell View | Hillsborough | . | farm; 2km W of Hillsborough town |
old b/w map L5
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| Bellview House | Kilbroney | . | in Killowen; residence of Miss Douglas in 1910 |
POD
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| Bellville House | Knockbreda | . | house & garden near Methodist meeting house; residence of James Ritchie in 1852 |
V7 p98 OSM ; POD
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| Bellwood Villa | Bangor | . | in Hamilton Rd, Bangor; residence of William Mann in 1902 |
POD
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| Belmont Belmount |
Kilkeel | . | farm; 2km SW of Kilkeel in Bayyardel townland; residence of James Marion in 1843 |
CM; IIW V4 p 172
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| Belmont | Holywood | 15: 38/75 | house & farm of 92 acres ; in Ballycloughan townland, just W of Stormont Castle ; residence of Thomas Stott c. 1834 ; residence of Thomas McClure in 1852; leased by Thomas McClure in 1863 from Viscount Bangor & address of Capt. G.R. Hamilton & Sir Thomas McClure in 1886; became Campbell College; now a suburb of Belfast on A55 |
TMUOP p111,141; POD ; GV; OS map 1902 5.09
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| Belmont House | Newry | . | in Downshire Road; residence of Trevor Corry Esq. in 1881 |
POD
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| Belmont Belmount |
Seapatrick | . | farm; 1km S of Banbridge; residence of Andrew McClelland in 1852 & Robert McClelland merchant in 1880 & A.W. Smith junior in 1910 |
old b/w map G5; MIs; POD
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| Belmont | Tullylish | 20: 7/52 | farm, 1km S of Bleary | . |
| Belvedere | Blaris | . | in Lisburn; residence of Francis Dwyer in 1886 | POD |
| Belvedere House | Drumbo | 20: 31/66 | manor house & park; on the Belfast to Lisburn road; the residence of Andrew Durham J.P. in 1833; a fine house around which there was a good deal of planting; |
V7 p56 OSM
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| Belverdere | Knockbreda | . | house off Kings Rd, Belfast; residence of William Kennedy in 1902 |
POD
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| Belvedere Lodge | Newry | . | a house & small garden in Arthur St Newry; leased by Henry G. Henderson in 1863 from John Guy ; residence of H.J. Wallace in 1886 |
GV ;POD
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| Belview | Kilcoo | . | house & garden in Shore Rd, Newcastle; leased by John Bell in 1863 from Earl of Annesley | GV |
| Belvoir Milltown | Knockbreda | 20: 33/70 | 2km SW of Newtownbreda | . |
| Belvoir Park & House | Knockbreda | 20: 34/70 | large park of 600 acres including some large elm trees and a small lake; created by Arthur Hill in 1722; residence of Sir Robert Bateson Esq. M.P. in 1832 & 1852 ; it was described as having porter's lodges at the main gate just outside Newtownbreda village; the approach to the house wound through lovely gardens; from the hall door were extensive views of Co. Antrim, Belfast factories; just below was the River Lagan; the house was an old fashioned square building with some Ionic columns; the interior was neat with a good library & a fine collection of paintings in every room; the grounds were laid out with taste & judgement; owned by Lord Deramore in 1886 & c. 1920; considered for the new parliament house; later leased by Walter Wilson then Sir James Johnston & in 1934 J. & W. Stewart; the house was blown up in 1961; grounds today are Belvoir Park Golf Course |
V7 p97, 101 OSM; DR;old map LR 2003 p35; POD; TMUOP
p177; LR 2006 p92
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| Benagh Upper | Kilkeel | . | a townland of 281 acres; click here to see its location on a map; in 1659 in the whole of Benagh there were 22 Irish families & it was owned by Richard Houston Esq. |
SP
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| Benagh Lower Benash Bennagh |
Kilkeel | 29: 26/12 | a townland where White Water runs into Carlingford Lough, near Greencastle; 154 acres; click here to see its location on a map; means' place abounding in birch trees' ; part of the Bagenal Estate in 1575 |
PNNI V3 p 29
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| Benagh House | Kilkeel | 29: 25/13 | farm, on Carlingford Lough, 5km W of Kilkeel |
CM
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| Benagh | Newry | 29: 13/27 | a townland 4km E of Newry; 680 acres: click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' place of the birch trees'; proprietor Mr Paxton of USA whose agent was Mr Bell of Dromore in 1836; rents from 8-28 shillings an acre; large bog here | V3 p109 OSM; CM; PNNI V6 p 10 |
| Benagh Lodge | Newry | . | farm; 2km E of Newry |
old b/w map C10
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| Benavon Lodge | Kilkeel | . | near Annalong; residence of Miss F. Kertland in 1910 |
POD
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| Benboy Hill | Dunsfort | 21: 58/40 | overlooking the Irish Sea, km S of Ballyhornan | . |
| Ben Crom | Kilkeel | 29: 31/26 | mountain in the Mournes ;7km from the coast; means' curved peak' |
NWAG p39; PNNI V3 p 126
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| Ben Crum River | Kilkeel | 29: 30/26 | runs from Slieve Loughshannagh to Silent Valley | . |
| Benderg Ben Dearg |
Kilclief | . | beach area near Ballyhornan; clubhouse forGaelic Gootball here in 1920 | LWAG p46; Inv 2002 p 16 |
| Benderg Bay | Kilclief | 21: 60/43 | in the Irish Sea, near Killard townland | . |
| Benmore | Holywood | . | in Sydenham Ave, Sydenham ; residence of Mrs Crawford in 1902 |
POD
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| Benraw | Drumgooland | . | a townland 4km NE of Ballyward village; 860 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; in 1659 Census it was called Benry and there were 4 Catholic families here only; by 1841 there were 95 families with 261 males & 246 females; Mr Kelly took Orange items 22 Dec 1849; opening of Orange Hall 1872; Presbyterian church here ; school here | DCPH p 47,131; DR; GIC |
| Benraw Mountain | Drumgooland | 20: 29/42 | in Dromara Hills, 9km N of Castlewellan | . |
| Bentley Lodge | Kilcoo | . | a house in Newcastle ; residence of Miss L. Hutchinson in 1910 |
POD
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| Bents (The) | Kilkeel | 29: 25/13 | headland in Mill Bay, part of Carlingford Lough, where Water Water river enters | . |
| Benvenu Benvenne |
Kilbroney | . |
house & farm of 14 acres in Church Street, Rostrevor
; just NE of Rostrevor town on the Hilltown road; a neat, extensive
cottage with a bathing lodge;residence of Captain Bruce R.N. in 1836
& Thomas Bruce Esq. in 1846 ; leased by Jane Bruce in 1863 from
David Ross; reisdence of John & P.G. Carvill Esq. in 1881 &
William J. Watson in 1910
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V3 p27, 35 OSM; old b/w map C12; GV; POD |
| Ben Vista | Newtownards |
15:46/74
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farm; 3km W of Newtownards
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| Berecra | Donaghmore | . |
alternate name for Derrycraw townland in 1659 census
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PNNI V1 p 98 |
| Bernagh | Holywood | . | in Circular Rd, Strandtown; residence of Joseph M. Greeves in 1902 |
POD
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| Bernagh | Kilcoo | . | an area near Newcastle; residence of Mrs Phillips & John Stuart & Co. in 1910 |
POD
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| Bernish Rock | Newry | . |
in the Clanrye River near Newyry town
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PNNI V1 p 40 |
| Berwick Hall | Moira | . |
farm; 2km E of Moira town; residence of Mrs Sarah Wilson
in 1910
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Old b/w map K2; POD |
| Bessbrook | Newry | . |
in Co. Armagh part;a village4km W of Newry town; in
1881 there was a spinning & weaving factory, a National school,
reading room, dispensary & several churches; population in 1871
was 2215
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POD |
| Bessmount | Dundonald | . |
house & farm of 21 acres in Ballyregan townland
on the Belfast to Donaghadee Road; seat of the Crawford family; gentleman's
residence in 1834; leased by Rev. Edward T. Martin in 1863 from Mrs
Pooler; residence of Mrs Mateer in 1902
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TMUOP p 116; V7 p65 OSM; GV ; OS map 1902; POD |
| Bessmount | Holywood | . | house & farm of 30 acres in Knocknagoney townland; leased by James Anderson in 1863 from John Harrison | GV |
| Bessy’s Island | Bangor |
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| Bessy's Point | Bangor | 15:60/85 | northern most point on Copeland Island | . |
| Best's Row | Warrenpoint | . | in the town; now known as Queen Street; residential & holiday accommodation in 1880; photo available |
MSWAG p 53
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| Bets Bridge | Clonduff | . | 1km S of Hilltown | old b/w map D12 |
| Beulah House | Kilkeel | . | in Kilkeel; residence of Alexander Gordon J.P. in 1910 | POD |
| Bier's Bridge | Knockbreda | . | near Windmill Farm, Ballymacarrett; ground to let 29 Feb 1792 | NS |
| Big Bog | Dromore | 20: 19/51 | 2km S of Dromore | . |
| Big Bow Meel | Ardkeen | 21: 67/59 | small island in Irish Sea, 2km E of Portavogie; also called Plough Rock or Little Plough Rock or Small Bow-meel; only visible at low tide; |
V7 p1 OSM
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| Big Fort | Drumgooland | 29: 29/38 | ancient rath, in Magheramayo townland | . |
| Big Gull Rock | Tullynakill | . |
in Strangford Lough
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caora.com |
| Bighams Close | Garvaghy | . | 6km SE of Banbridge |
old b/w map H8
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| Bigham's Close | Kilcoo | . | 1km NW of Kilcoo village |
old b/w map H12
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| Bigharristown | Garvaghy | . | a hosue cluster in Kilkinamurray townland in 1834 |
PNNI V6 p 199
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| Big Moat | Kilbroney | 29: 19/15 | rocks in Carlingford Lough;just offshore near Ballyneddan townland | . |
| Bignian | Kilkeel | . | lake & mountain, waterfall; ancient castle ruins on the top of Slieve Bignian formerly known as Slieve Beingan meaning "pinnacle of difficult ascent" | V3 p46, 51, 54 OSM; PNNI V3 p 153 |
| Big Rock Mallaugh | Ballyphilip | 21: 65/51 | group of rocks in the Irish Sea; off Knockinelder Bay | . |
| BillyMcKeaghan | . | ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p123 OSM | |
| Billeyveybeg | Kilkeel | . | alternate name for Ballyveagh Beg townland in 1775 |
PNNI V3 p 28
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| Bingo (The) | Saintfield | . | a farm; Old Grand Jury Road; owned by Mrs. Kennedy c. 1900 |
SHM '90 p 36
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| Binnian Lough | Kilkeel | 29: 32/24 | in The Mournes; near Annalong Wood | . |
| Birch Grove | Tullylish | . | farm of 175 acres; 1km W of Gilfford; granted to John Birch 13 Apr 1692 by Sir John Magill; residence of John & Margaret Birch in 1797 & William Law & Moses Whiteside in 1910 |
old b/w map F4; PNNI V6 p 344; IIW V4 p 11,30; OFB p124;
POD
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| Bird Island | Ardkeen | 21: 56/62 | in Strangford Lough, 3km SW of Kircubbin; 1 acre; rocky pastureland |
PNNI V2 p 18.
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| Bird Island | Saul | . |
in Strangford Lough
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caora.com |
| Bird Island | Tullynakill | 21:66/58 | 2 acres; 1km offshore from Ringboy townland; click here to see its location on a townland map; Hammy McMillen rescued from rising tide 15 Dec 1855 | V7 p124 OSM:DR |
| Bishops Brae | Down | . | in Ballyvange townland; overlooks Downpatrick, it was the home of Rev. Patrick McMullan before his death in 1824 | LCB p 22 |
| Bishops Court or Bishops Palace | Dromore | 20: 19/54 | 1km W of Dromore, in Ballynaris townland ;seat of the Bishops of Dromore; click here for a photo and more information |
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| Bishop’s Court | Dunsford | 21: 56/43 | village & townland , 5km N of Ardglass; click here to see its location on a townland map; site of an ancient chapel called Lismoylyn; Norman bawn here; Bishops lands £38 in 1744; death of James Greer, Corbally House 15 Jan 1881; new road 13 Dec 1884 | V17 p68, 72, 118 OSM; O'L V1 p 177 & B p 322; DR; LR 2005 p26 |
| Bishops Mill | Ardquin | 21: 58/56 | 5km N of Portaferry; an old corn & flax mill of Charles Echlin Esq. for auction 18 May 1793; residence of James Porter in 1810; small village of 12 houses in 1834 |
NS; MIs; PNNI V2 p 37; JUAHS 1977 p13
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| Bishops Mountain | Loughinisland | 21: 41/46 | hill, 1km WNW of Loughinisland village | . |
| Bishops Palace/Lodge | Holywood | . | 2km S of Holywood town |
old b/w map S5; PR
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| Bishopstown | Loughinisland | 21: 41/47 | farm, 1km N of Loughinisland village |
old b/w map M11
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| Black Abbey | Grey Abbey & Ballyhalbert | 21: 60/67 | a townland 2km SE of Grey Abbey; 471 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; site of an ancient abbey also called Priory of St. Andrews founded 1200 AD; given by Sir James Hamilton to Hugh Mont gomery in 1618; paid tithes to the Catholic Church in 1615; in 1659 there were 8 English/Scots & 2 Catholic families here; has a bog in the northern part |
V7 p45, 67& V17 p123, 124 OSM ; O'L V1 p 430 &
B p 327; MIs;SP; PNNI V2 p 99, 103, 197; LR 2005 p16
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| Blackassy | Ballyculter | . | smallpiece of water in Castleward Bay with causeway across; tidal mill here |
LR 2004 p47
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| Black Bog | Dromore | 20: 24/51 | E of Tullindoney townland | . |
| Black Bridge | Annahilt | 20: 31/56 | over the Ballynahinch river; on the Hillsborough road. residence of Rev. J.N. Moorehead of Loughaghery Presbyterian church in 1910 |
POD
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| Black Bridge | Drumbo | 20: 32/67 | over a stream near Belfast to Lisburn road | . |
| Black Castles | Kilkeel | 29: 32/24 | rocky part of The Mournes; 5km NW of Annalong | . |
| Black Castle | Tullylish | . | an old castle used as gate house for Banford House c. 1836 |
PNNI V6 p 348
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| Black Causeway | Ballyculter | 21: 58/49 | over a stream which flows into Castleward Bay; 1km SW of Strangford town; a mill here |
Inv 2002 p 9
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| Black Ditch | Ballykinler | . | an ancient rampart like the Dane's Cast which stretched along the shore inland to Annadorn; intented to secure Lecale against invaders from other parts of Ireland |
O'L V1 p 126
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| Black Head | Inishargy | 21: 64/66 | rock off the coast of Ballyobegan | . |
| Black Hill | Bangor | 15: 44/81 | on the Holywood to Bangor road; 5km W of Bangor | . |
| Black Island | Ballyculter | 21: 59/49 | rocks at the entrance to Strangford Lough, 1km SE of Strangford town |
LM 2002 p 6
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| Black Islands | Ballyphilip | 21: 61/46 | large rock at the northern entrance to Strangford Lough |
Inv 2003 p15
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| Black Island | Comber | 21: 50/69 | in Strangford lough, 4km E of Comber | . |
| Black Island | Newtownards | 15:54/76 | farm; on small stream on Newtoanrds to Donaghadee road | . |
| Black Lane Ends | Magherdrool | 20: 33/54 | cross roads ;4km NW of Ballynahinch | . |
| Black Lion | Magheralin | . | just SW of Magheralin village |
old b/w map J2
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| Black Lough | Magherahamlet | . | 5km S of Spa |
old b/w map L11
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Black Neb |
Inishargy | 21: 59/62 | rocky headland in Strangford Lough, 2km S of Kircubbin |
PNNI V2 p 95
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| Black Nib | Witter | . | a headland on the south side of Tarah Bay |
V7 p125 OSM
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| Black Pig's Valley | Donaghmore | . | alternate name for the ancient earthworks called Dane's Cast |
PNNI V1 p 110
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| Black Rock | Ardglass | 21: 56/36 | off the coast; 1km S of Ardglass | . |
| Black Rock | Ballywalter | 20: 63/71 | rocks just off shore near Whitechurch | . |
| Black Rock | Bright | 21: 51/35 | in Bridgets Bay , northern part of Dundrum Bay , 2km W of Killough |
Inv 2000 p 6.
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| Black Rock | Kilcoo | 29: 37/31 | just off shore ;1km S of Newcastle | . |
| Black Rock | Kilkeel | 29: 35/17 | on the beach in Irish Sea, 1km NE of Ballymartin village; residence of W. Annett in 1910 |
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| Black Rock | Killinchy | . | . | caora.com |
| Black Rock | Tyrella | 21: 48/36 | on Tyrella Beach in Dundrum Bay | . |
| Blackscull | Donaghcloney | 20: 14/52 | village on crossroads in Ballygunaghan townland; 3km SE of Donaghcloney village; name after an inn with a negro head sign, story |
PNNI V6 p 98.
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| Blackstaff Bridge | Down | . | 1km SE of Clough |
old b/w map M13
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| Blackstaff Bridge | Kircubbin | 21: 60/60 | over Blackstaff river ;4km S of Kircubbin |
V7 p 1 OSM
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| Blackstaff Bridge | Loughinisland | 21: 41/40 | over Blackstaff river as it enters Inner Dundrum Bay | . |
| Blackstaff Canal | Newtownards | . | article 25 Jun 1881 |
NC
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| Blackstaff River | Inishargy | 21: 61/60 | S of Rubane townland |
PNNI V2 p 95 .
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