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Place names of Co. Down: Ballya......Ballyg.....
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| Place Name | Parish | Information | ||
| Ballyabrian | Greyabbey | . |
possibly Ballybrian
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V7 p18 OSM
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| Ballyachien | Clonduff | . | alternate name for Ballyaughian townland in 1829 |
PNNI V3 p 76
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| Ballyackwart | Ballywalter | . | alternate name for Ballyatwood townland in 1659 census |
PNNI V2 p 68
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| Ballyadam Ballyadams |
Castleboy | . | 4km NE of Portaferry; 115 acres; detached from the rest of this parish; click here to see its location on a townland map; means' Adam's townland'; originally belonged to St. John Hospitalliers in 1300; in 1659 there were 3 English/ Scots & 0 Catholic families here |
O'L V1 p 416 ; PNNI V2 p
78; V17 p125 OSM; SP
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| Ballyaden | Magheralin | . |
alternate name for Edenballycoggill in 1609
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PNNI V6 p 238
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| Ballyadoo | Drumgath | . |
alternate spelling for Ballydoo
townland
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PE
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| Ballyagherty | Saintfield | . |
376 acres; just NE of Saintfield
town; click
here to see its location on a townland map; in 1659 there
were 8 English/ Scots & 4 Catholic families here; a windmill was
built in 1779 by Samuel McBurney; in 1837 there were 27 houses; 66 males
& 77 females; best quality land; farms from 20-40 acres; rent from
20-30 shillings an acre; the proprietors then were half to Mr. Price
& half to Mr Barnett, tanner, of Belfast ; the people complained
in 1837 that their county cess was disproportionate as they were a smaller
townland
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SP: SHM '94 p55 & '86 p 32
& '98 p 2,3 ; V7 p117, 118 OSM
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| Ballyagherty Bridge | Saintfield | 21: 41/60 | 1km E of Saintfield ;over a stream | . |
| Ballyaghlis Ballyaghlisk Ballyaughlis |
Drumbeg | 20: 30/66 | 302 acres; 2km SSE of Drumbeg village;click here to see its location on a townland map ; in 1659 there were 7 English /Scots & 2 Catholic families here |
SP: SHM '94 p56
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Ballyagholly |
Kilbroney | 29: 17/23 | 682 acres; on Moygannon River, 5km N of Rostrevor on the slopes of The Mournes; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Agholy's townland'; the proprietor was Narcissus Batt Esq. in 1836 | V3 p32 OSM; PNNI V1 p 140 |
| Ballyaghyan Ballyaheen |
Clonduff | . | alternate spellings for Ballyaughian townland in 1659 census & in 1830 | PNNI V3 p 76 |
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Ballyalgin |
Killyleagh | . | a townland 5km NW of Killyleagh village; click here to see its location on a townland map; 664 acres | MID p103 ; TCC p 33 |
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Ballyalicark Ballyalicock |
Newtownards | 15:52/74 | a townland 3km E of Newtownards;279 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Allicock's townland'; a grant by King Charles 1st to Hugh, Viscount Montgomerie in 1626; the owner in 1836 was Lord Londonderry & in 1863 Marquis of Londonderry | V17 p123 & V7 p111 OSM; PNNI V2 p 217; GV |
| Ballyallnork | Kilmood |
part of the old Drumhirk estate
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V17 p123 OSM | |
| Ballyalloly | Comber | . | a townland 2km SW of Comber; 419 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; a lake;the proprietor in 1795 was John Hamilton & in 1837 was D. Ker whose agent was Mr Black & Mr Stephenson; 21 landholders in 1837; farms from 1-20 acres & one of 69 acres; rent from 20-35 shillings an acre;old leases 10 shillings & 6 pence; 56 males & 51 females in 1837 |
UJA; V7 p32, 37 ,39, 42, 43 OSM
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| Ballyalloly House | Comber | 21; 42/68 | house & farm estate of 173 acres; 3km WSW of Comber; residence of large land owner in 1837; leased by James Warnock in 1863 from David S. Ker |
V7 p35 OSM ;GV
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| Ballyalloly Lough | Comber | 21: 43/68 | small lake in estate grounds , 3km SW of Comber |
V7 p 43 OSM
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| Ballyaloghie | Comber | . | ancient townland in 17th century in East Down; most probably Ballyalloly | V17 p123 OSM |
| Ballyaltikilligan | Comber | 21: 43/70 | a townland 2km W of Comber; 338 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; a flax mill in 1837; the proprietor then was Marquis of Londonderry whose agent was Mr Andrews of Comber; good land; 31 landholders; farms 1-15 acres;84 males & 81 females in 1837 ;"The Haw' auction of valuable farms & scutch mill 16 Sep 1876; email me for a photo of the townland | V7 p 31, 35 ,37 ,38, 42 OSM: DR |
| Ballyalton | Ballee | 21: 52/45 | a townland 3km E of Downpatrick; click here to see its location on a townland map; Druidical stone circle on the hill, the proproetor in 1795 was Joh n Mahee; owned by Lord Bangor in 1836 ; article on this townland 12 Dec 1868; I have indexed the full information from the Griffiths Valuations of 1863, dwellings 1-5 into Surnames Index | UJA;V17 p19, 20, 21 OSM; DR; GV |
| Ballyalton | Newtownards & Comber | . | a townland of 150 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the streamlet; owned by Sir Hugh Montgomery in 1610 & part of Comber; there was a flax mill in 1836; proprietor in 1837 was the Marquis of Londonderry whose agent was Mr Andrews of Comber;bad land quality; farms from 10-40 acres; rent 25-30 shillings an acre in 1837; 37 males & 33 females in 1837;fatal accident at Glebe quarry 11 Oct 1884 |
Montgomery Manuscripts p146); V7 p37,
39 ,42 , 110 OSM; NC
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| Ballyalton House | Newtownards | 21: 46/73 | house & farm estate of 10 acres; 3km SW of Newtownards; leased by Rev. Arthur F.Farrell in 1863 from Francis McKeown |
GV.
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| Ballyanny | Dromore | . | spelling for Balleny townland in 1659 Census |
PNNI V6 p 110
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| Ballyanwy | Donaghadee | . | ancient townland name; in 1659 there were 4 English/ Scots & 1 Catholic families |
SP
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| Ballyardel Ballyardle |
Kilkeel | 29: 28/14 | a townland 2km W of Kilkeel; 348 acres; click here to see its location on a map; means ' Ardal's townland';part of the Bagenal Estate in 1540 & owned by Lord Nicholas Bagenal in 1690s; in 1659 there were 6 Irish people living here & it was owned by Richard Houston Esq. |
CM; SP ; PNNI V3 p 22; MO
5/8/ 2009 p6
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| Ballyardle Cottage | Kilkeel | . | residence of Sarah Catherine Macdonnell in 1861 | BN |
| Ballyarret | Ballyculter | 21: 59/43 | a townland 6km S of Strangford town; a clachan (house cluster) in Tullyfoyle townland; Miss Blaney’s shop here in 1880s; Robert Brannigan's farm in 1850s | LR 2004 p83; Inv 1997 p 48 |
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Ballyattwood Ballyatwood |
Ballywalter | 21: 61/69 | a townland 2km W of Ballywalter; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Aquart's townland'; in 1659 there were 5 English/ Scots & 2 Catholic families; the proprietor in 1795 was Mrs. Hamil | V7 p16 & V17 p125 OSM ; SP; PNNI V2 p 68;UJA |
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Ballyatwood Cottage |
Ballywalter | . | a house ; leased by Frances Ashton in 1863 from William Taylor | GV |
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Ballyatwood House |
Ballywalter | . | house & farm of 88 acres; built in 1672 by Hugh Hamill ; it's within the walls of present Ballywalter Park Estate; described in 1836 as small & old fashioned; leased by Joseph Browne in 1863 from John Stewart | SBTS p10; GV |
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Ballyaugherty |
Saintfield | . | alternate spelling for Ballyagherty townland | . |
| Ballyaughian | Clonduff | 29: 23/28 |
a townland 2km SE of Hilltown; 2218 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means " the little pass" or 'O'Haughians townland'; tithes in 1585 went to a Welshman Race ap Hughe; 16th century ecclesiastical remains here possibly called Commogue; a general old graveyard here; owned by Magennis family then Bishops of Dromore in 1611 then the tenants claimed tenant rights & the King granted them leases forever; owned by Mary Mathews in 1641 then passed to her agent William Waring who sold 4 townlands (Ballyaughian, Ballymaghery, Ballynanny & Leitrim) to Narcissus Barr Esq. for £33,000 who evicted tenants who couldn't pay their rents ; proprietor was Narcissus Batt Esq in 1834; 2 flax mills on River Bann owned by Lindsay family in 1836; owned by Robert Batt in 1863; sold to the tenant farmers in 1912 |
V3 p4, 5 OSM; GIC; TC p9,26 ; AR p 3; DDPP p105; PNNI V3 p 69, 76, 82, 126; GV |
| Ballybainemaghere |
Killinchy
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. | alternate name for Barnamaghery townland | V17 p123 OSM |
| Ballybannon | Kilmegan | 29: 36/36 | a townland 2km NE of Castlewellan, on Clough road; 577 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; owned by Marquis of Downshire in 1863 |
GV
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| Ballybannon River | Kilmegan | 29: 36/36 | an extension of the Leitrim, Clarkhill rivers which runs into Dundrum Inner Harbour | . |
| Ballybarliecreen | Aghaderg | . |
spelling for Ballyvarley townland on Subsidy Roll of
1663
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PNNI V6 p 26 |
| Ballybarnes Ballybairnes |
Newtownards |
15:46/76
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a townland 2km NW of Newtownards;
255 acres ; click
here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland
of the gap'; in 1659 there was 1 English/Scots & 1 Catholic family
here
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PNNI V2 p 219;SP |
| Ballybeagh | Kilkeel | . |
see under Ballyveagh.
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caora.com |
| Ballybeen | Comber | 21: 42/67 | a townland 4km SW of Comber; 421 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; proprietor in 1837 was Mr Birch; good land; farms from 6-20 acres; rents from 20-30 shillings an acre; 59 males & 66 females in 1837 |
V7 p35, 37 ,38 , 40, 42 OSM
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| Ballybeen House | Comber | 21: 42/68 | house & farm estate of 207 acres; 4km SW of Comber; residence of Rev James Birch in 1824 & large land owner Mr Birch in 1837; held in fee by James Birch in 1863 |
POD; V7 p35 OSM; GV
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| Ballybeen | Dundonald |
15:41/71
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a townland just SW of Dundonald village; 442 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' place of the peaks'; proprietor in 1653 was Ninian Tate; in 1659 there were 5 English/Scots & 2 Irish families; proprietor in 1837 was Mr Gordon whose agent was S. Duff of Kilmood; good land; farms were 10-70 acres, one of 107 acres; rent £2.2.0 an acre in 1837; Dundonald Railway Station here in 1863 |
V7 p40, 65 OSM ; TMUOPS p74b
75, 231;GV
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| Ballybeen House | Dundonald |
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house & farm of 136 acres; in Ballybeen townland just E of Dundonald village; residence of Andrew Robb in 1700 & leased by Alexander Robb in 1863 from Robert Gordon ; b/w photo available; now a Housing Executive Office whilst the grounds are Boys High School |
IED; GV; TMUOPS p 142;OS map
1902 5.10
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| Ballybeg | Dunsford | 21: 55/41 | a townland 3km N of Ardglass; click here to see its location on a townland map ; owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to Lord Bishop of Meath & sub let to James Lesley Esq. ; owned by Southwell Estate in 1752 & leased to Edward Hall Esq. heirs | V17 p 72 OSM; LM 1985 p53 ; LM 1991 p25 |
| Ballybeghys | Bright | . | ancient spelling for Ballyviggis townland; c. 1305 | O'L V1 p 152 & B p 179 |
| Ballyblack | Ballyphilip | 21: 61/51 | a townland 2km E of Portaferry; 79 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map ; means 'Black's or Blake's townland'; in 1659 there were 1 English/ Scots & 3 Catholic families here;proprietor Mr Maxwell of Portaferry & Mr. Nugent in 1836; all rent above 22 shillings | V7 p 8 & 17 p123, 126 OSM; SP;PNNI V2 p 43 |
| Ballyblack | Co. Down | . | estate papers 1886-1906 in PRONI | OFD p192 |
| Ballyblack | Grey Abbey- divided |
21: 55/73 | a townland 4km NW of Grey Abbey; 640 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Black's townland'; contains an area of bog 10 feet deep with low isolated hills of arable land within it, a lower level of fir & oak trees; granted by King Charles 1st to Hugh, Viscount Montgomerie c. 1623; schools established 1795 & 1833 |
V7 p67,68, 70 OSM; PNNI V2 p 200
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| Ballyblack Little | Greyabbey | . | a townland just S of Ballyblack; 279 acres; with an area of bog; click here to see its location on a townland map; in 1659 there were 5 English/ Scots & 2 Catholic families |
V7 p 67 OSM ; SP
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| Ballyblack | Newtownards- divided | . | a townland 4km SE of Newtownards; 450 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; in 1659 there were 6 English/Scots & 7 Catholic families here; there was an old disused Methodist meeting house there in 1836; a school was attached which was erected in 1816; the proprietor in 1836 was Lord Londonderry; Presbyterian church here; National School here in 1863; owned by Marquis of Londonderry in 1863; Orange demonstration 9 May 1885; Conservative Assoc 3 Apr 1886 | V7 p104, 112 ,113 OSM;SP; GIC; NC;GV |
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Ballyblagh Ballyblaugh Ballyblough |
Donaghmore | . | a townland 9km NNE of Newry; 172 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' abounding with flowers; 3 acres of bog & 3 acres of marsh; originally belonged to Magennis clan; Catholic church here | V3 p9 OSM; GIC; PNNI V1 p 92 |
| Ballyblagh | Shankill | . |
a townland just over the border
in Co. Armagh;click
here to see its location on a townland map
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| Ballyboard | Ballyphilip | . | proprietor in 1836 was Mr. Nugent; lowest rent was 65 shillings & highest £3.3.0; part of this townland is Town Parks; | V7 p 7 OSM |
| Ballyboden | Kilclief | . | alternate name for Ballywoodan townland held by Walter de la Hay in 1305 | O'L V1 p 203 & B p 179 |
| Ballybogge | Dunsford | . | ancient townland in 17th century in East Down; could possibly be Ballybeg | V17 p123 OSM |
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Ballyboghilbo |
Grey Abbey | . | a townland of 339 acres; 2 km east of Grey Abbey village;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the cowherd'; the highest point in the parish 190 feet above sea level; has an area of bog | V17 p123 & V7 p 67 OSM; PNNI V2 p 201 |
| Ballybogland | Magheralin | . | alternate name for Ballynadrone townland in 1833 | PNNI V6 p 227 |
| Ballyboley | Greyabbey | 21: 57/70 | a townland 3km N of Grey Abbey; 783 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map;means 'townland of the summer pasturage'; in 1659 there were 4 English/ Scots & 4 Catholic families; an area of bog ; school established in 1834; Ballyboley Races 6 Apr 1872 (NI); ;Irish Land Act meeting 24 Mar 1894; Land Bill meeting 4 Jul 1896 (NC) | V17 p123 & V7 p 67, 69, 70 OSM; SP; GV;DR; NC; PNNI V2 p 201 |
| Ballyboley House | Greyabbey | . | house & 81 acres; also called Mourne View;leased by Mortimer Thompson in 1863 from Lord Dufferin & Claneboye; death of Mortimer Thompson Esq. at Ballyboley House, 17 May 1884 ; horse races at Mortimer Thompson's 28 Jan 1888 | GV; DR; NI |
| Ballyboored | Ballyphilip | . | alternate name for Tullyboard town land in Subsidy Roll of 1663 | PNNI V2 p 50 |
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Ballybot Ballyboght |
Newry | . | an area near bridge across Newry river Mill & King Sts; market & gaol here ; school established 1831 the district of Ballybot was settled by people from the neighbouring countryside as the town grew because there was little or no room in the old town (Canavan 1989, 79). Initially, the people who established themselves in Ballybot were poor people who had come to Newry seeking employment as labourers, dockers and servants and this gave rise to the name An Baile Bocht 'the poor townland' ". | V3 p70, 72, 74, 78, 87 OSM; PNNI V6 p 39 |
| Ballybrain | Grey Abbey | . | also called Ballybrian | V17 p123 OSM |
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Ballybrannagh |
Ballee | 21: 55/51 | a townland 3km N of Ardglass; click here to see its location on a townland map; an ancient 'bohog' or Mass station here; owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to Lord Bishop of Meath & sublet to James Lesley Esq. ; sold to Hugh Hamilton in 1710 who built a manor house here ; owned by Southwell Estate in 1752 & leased to Alexander Hamilton Esq; sold to General Maxwell Browne in 1768; owned by J.W. Maxwell in 1836; there were 10 families here needing famine relief Aug 1847; incendiarism, James Gracey 22 Feb 1851; waylaying incident 4 Dec 1852 ;article on townland 12 Dec 1868 | LM 1985 p7, 53; LM 1991 p25; V17 p 20, 21, 22, 47 OSM; O'L V1 p 199, 307 & B p 140; DR; FCD s2 p 25 |
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Ballybranigan Ballybrannagan Ballybrannigan |
Ballytrustan | 21; 61/54 | a townland 3km NNE of Portaferry; 185 acres; its ancient name was Ballyvranegan; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' O'Branagan's townland'; in 1659 there were 2 Scots/English & 6 Catholic families here; proprietor Mr. Nugent in 1836; let in perpetuity to Col. Forde; rent of 16 shillings & 8 pence | V7 p 8 & V17 p125, 126 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 p 56 |
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Ballybreda Ballybredagh |
Killinchy | . | a townland 3km S of Killinchy town; 183 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map | V7 p86 OSM |
| Ballybreely | Comber | . | see Ballycreely | . |
| Ballybrean Ballybrene |
Greyabbey | . | alternate spellings for Ballybrian townland in 1662 & 1810 | PNNI V2 p 202 |
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Ballybreen Ballybrene |
Saul | . | in Ballintogher townland;also called Brena; spot where St. Patrick landed c. 432; name of an ancient chapel | V7 p67 OSM; O'L V1 p 224; Inv 2003 p41 |
| Ballybrennan | Ballee | . | article 30 Jan 1869 | DR |
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Ballybrian |
Grey Abbey | . | a townland 3km S of Greyabbey town on Strangford Lough ; 543 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Brians' townland'; 5 acres of marshy pool; in 1659 there were 6 English/ Scots & 3 Catholic families; | V17 p123 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 p 202 |
| Ballybrian House | Grey Abbey | 21: 58/67 | farm; just S of Rosemount Estate & Grey Abbey | ; |
| Ballybrick | Drumballyroney | 20: 21/40 & 29: 19/39 |
a townland near the river Bann , 2km N of Ballyroney;1397 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' McGilbrick's townland; belonged to Sir Art Mageniis in 1609; Knock Iveagh 785 ft; ancient fort;Catholics riot against local rector 1 Jul 1845; school built 1833; proprietors were J. Byrch Esq., Sharman Crawford Esq. & Mr McCartney Esq. In 1836 ; farms let to Mr Adams & Mr Henry; rents were 10- 40 shillings an acre in 1836 | V3 p 14, 16, 17, 18 OSM; PNNI V6 p 156; NCT * |
| Ballybrickland | Aghaderg | . | ancient spelling in 1609 for Brickland townland |
PNNI V6 p 27
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| Ballybrogatt | Donaghcloney | . | spelling for Ballynabragget townland in 1659 Census |
PNNI V6 p 87
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| Ballybryan | Grey Abbey | . | see Ballybrian | . |
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Ballybunden/ Kilmood |
Kilmood | . | a townland of 921 acres: NW of Killinchy; click here to see its location on a townland map; in 1831 there were 48 houses; 33 families employed in agriculture & 7 in trade; 120 males & 148 females; 2 professional men; 24 servants; the proprietor then was Mr Gordon of Florida whose agent was Mr. S. Duff, of Ballybunden; good land; farms were from 4 to 50 acres; rent from 28 to 30 shillings a quarter but old leases were 18 shillings; there was one corn mil, and one flax mill; flax engine accident 25 Dec 1842; large otter seen killing ducks 19 Feb 1924; Church of Ireland here | V7 p 94, 95 ,96 OSM: DR; DR*; GIPR: GIC |
| Ballybundan Cottage | Killinchy | . | house & farm of 35 acres; 2km NE of Killinchy town; leased by Jams Patterson in 1863 from Robrt Gordon | old b/w map S10; GV |
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Ballybundon House
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Kilmood
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a farm; residence of Hugh Gabbey in 1910
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POD
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| Ballyburckan | Saintfield | . | ancient townland name; in 1659 there were 2 English/Scots & 4 Catholic families here | SP: SHM '94 p55 |
| Ballybuttle Ballybutler |
Donaghadee | 15:58/75 | a townland 2km SW of Millisle village; 423 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Butler's townland'; contains a small pond 64 feet above sea level & an area of bog which slopes west to east; in 1659 there were 10 English/ Scots & 2 Catholic families; owned by Edward Bruce in 1863 | V17 p124 & V7 p 45 OSM; PNNI V2 p 180; SP; GV |
| Ballycairn | Drumbo | . | see Ballycarn | . |
| Ballycallen | Newtownards | . | alternate spelling for Ballycullen townland in 1810 | PNNI V2 p 219 |
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Ballycam |
Ballyphilip | . | a townland 2km NE of Portaferry town; 119 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' crooked townland' ; the proprietor was Mr Camac of Philadelphia in 1836 | V17 p125, 126 OSM ; PNNI V2 p 43 |
| Ballycam | Bright | 21: 52/35 | a townland 2km SW of Killough town; click here to see its location on a townland map; owned by Catholic church in 1305; in 1659 there were 5 English/ Scots & 1 Catholic families here;held by Sir Robert Ward in 1670; owned by Lord Bangor & Richard Keown in 1836 | V17 p33,35 OSM; O'L V1 p 307; SP; B p 179 |
| Ballycanal | Moira | 20: 15/62 | a townland 1km N of Moira; click here to see its location on a townland map; means' Conalty's townland'; originally owned by O'Lavery clan in 1609; the proprietor in 1795 was Thomas bBullock; & the proprietor in 1836 was Sir R Bateson | UJA;V12 p120 OSM; PNNI V6 p 280 |
| Ballycanenreagh Ballycanocreagh |
Donaghadee | . | alternate names for Carryreagh townland in 1605 | V17 p123 OSM; PNNI V2 p 189 |
| Ballycargnan | Drumbo | . | see Ballycarngannon | . |
| Ballycarn Ballycairn |
Drumbo | 20: 32/66 | a townland 1km N of Drumbo; click here to see its location on a townland map; 457 acres ; Presbyterian meeting house here; the proprietor in 1833 was Mr Batt of Purdysburn whose agent was Mr Malcolm of Hillhall; 19 landholders; farms from 3-20 acres; land of middling quality;in 1833 there were 50 houses; 27 families employed in agriculture & 13 in trade or manufacture; 132 males & 131 females; 2 professionals & 12 servants; Presbyterian Church here |
V7 p56 ,59 ,62 OSM ; GIPR:
GIC
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| Ballycarngannon | Drumbo | 20: 34/61 | a townland of 632 acres; 4km SW of Carryduff on the Saintfield to Lisburn road; click here to see its location on a townland map; the proprietor in 1833 was Lord Downshire whose agent was Mr Reilly of Hillsborough; 19 landholders; farms from 5-32 acres; average leases 14 shillings an acre, new leases 30-35 shillings; crops were potatoes & oats & a small amount of wheat or flax in 1833;land quality middling; there were 58 houses & 52 families; 28 families were employed in agriculture & 14 in trade;133 males & 139 females; 3 professionals & 20 servants |
V7 p58, 61 OSM
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| Ballycarrigontellan |
Newtownards
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. | alternate name for Craigogantlet townland in1623 | V17 p123 OSM; PNNI V2 p 226 |
| Ballycarrongannon | Drumbo | . | see Ballycarngannon | . |
| Ballycarrowreagh | Donaghadee | . | alternate name for Carryreagh townland in 1636 | PNNI V2 p 190 |
| Ballycaryne | Kilmore | . | ancient name of Kilmore townland or Tullycarnon | O'L V1 p 328, 404 |
| Ballycashone
Ballycoshone Lower & Upper Ballycosson |
Clonduff | 29: 22/32 | a townland 3km NE of Hilltown; Lower has 179 acres & Upper has 236 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means " homestead beside the river"; held by Sir Arthur Magennis of Rathfriland in 1609 then Hieronym Alexander of Dublin in 1634 & the Hill family in 1640; there was a corn mill with 30 handles here in 1836 on River Bann run by Francis & Thomas McLoughlin in 1836; school closed in 1836 ; land held by Marquis of Downshire in 1863; photo available | V3 p3, 4 & V12 p101 OSM; DDPP p105PNNI V3 p 72, 77; GV ; TC p10 ; CP 22/1/2014 |
| Ballycashone House | Clonduff | . | residence of McLoughlin family | TC p 10 |
| Ballycaslane | Drumballyroney | . | alternate spelling for Ballyroney townland in Rent Roll of 1692 | PNNI V6 P 159 |
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Ballycastle |
Greyabbey | 21: 55/72 | a townland on the N side of Mount Stewart Estate; 4km NW of Grey Abbey town;click here to see its location on a townland map; 495 acres; means 'townland of the castle' after an old Anglo- Norman castle; in 1659 there were 11 English/ Scots & 5 Catholic families; school erected in 1813 | V17 p123 & V7 p67, 70 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 p 202 |
| Ballycastleroghee | Clonduff | . | alternate name for Ballynanny townland in 1661 | PNNI V3 p 81 |
| Ballycaw | Ballyphilip | . | alternate name for Ballycam townland | . |
| Ballychommoc | Clonduff | . |
name of an ancient monastery in
Ballynanny townland
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DDPP p104 |
| Ballyclamper | Bangor | . |
an old townland now part of Ballyminetragh
townland.
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V17 p 124 OSM; PNNI V2 p 145, 158 |
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Ballyclander |
Ballee | . | a townland 4km NW of Ardglass town; click here to see its location on a townland map; owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to John Treaner Esq.; one of the Ten Towns Estate in 1710, purchased by Hugh Rainey of Magherafelt;owned by Lord de Clifford; the proprietor in 1795 was Thomas Neville; the proprietor was Mr Sinclair of Belfast in 1836 ; there were 6 families here needing famine relief Aug 1847; inauguration of Orange Hall 27 Feb 1864; article on townland 26 Dec 1868; soiree in Orange Hall 8 Oct 1870; Protestant meeting 4 Nov 1871; William McNab's farm burnt 12 Apr 1879 | LM 1985 p52; UJA; V17 p20, 21, 22, 23, OSM; DR; O'L V1 p 308 & B p 140; FCD s2 p 25 |
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Ballycloghan Ballycloughan |
Holywood | . | a townland 4km S of Holywood; click here to see its location on a townland map; 633 acres; means ' place of the stepping stones'; originally owned by Inch Abbey; the proprietor in 1834 was Lord Bangor whose agent was Mr McCullogh of Bangor; there were 38 houses; 27 families employed in agriculture & 4 in trade; 101 males & 124 females; 1 capitalists & 11 servants;railway line here in 1863 | V17 p123 & V7 p 77, 79 OSM; TMUOP p231 ; DR; O'L V1 p 370;GV |
| Ballycloghan | Killinchy | 21: 41/62 | a townland 2km N of Saintfield; 558 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; the highest point of the parish 332 feet above sea level; school exam results 10 Feb 1794; gravel pit & a corn mill in 1833 ; National School here in 1841 ;Incendiary fire 30 Oct 1858; railway here in 1863 | NS; V7 p86, 88 ,91 OSM: DR; SHM '86 p 32& '90 p 30;GV |
| Ballycloghtogall | Newtownards | . | alternate name for Green Graves townland in 1720; 5 miles from Belfast; means ' town of the stone of the stranger'; this refers to the ancient Kemp stones; two upright stones 2 metres in height with a capstone of 3 metres; a warrior's grave | V17 p 121 OSM; PNNI V2 p 230 |
| Ballycloughan | Killinchy | . | see Ballycloghan | . |
| Ballycockery | Ardkeen | . | alternate name for Cookstown townland in 1662 | PNNI V2 p 14 |
| Ballycolly | Down | . | ancient name for Ballyrolly townland;named after Crolly family | O'L V1 p 306 |
| Ballycommogue | Clonduff | . | the name of a 7th century monastery in Ballynanny townland | GAA CS p 19; PNNI V3 p 81 |
| Ballyconingham | Bright | . | alternate name for Coniamstown townland c. 1329 | O'L B p 182 |
| Ballyconnell | Moira | . | alternate spelling for Ballycanal townland on Rent Roll of 1692 | PNNI V6 p 280 |
| Ballycopeland Ballycopland |
Donaghadee |
15:59/76
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a townland of 474 acres; the village of Millisle is partly in this townland; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Copeland's townland'; in 1659 there were 19 English/ Scots & 12 Catholic families & the proprietor was Thomas Nevin Esq. ; contains a small pond & a corn mill & a mill (still standing, photo available) for grinding corn in 1837; a Seceder's Presbyterian meeting house here; mainly owned by Henry Reid in 1863 | V17 p123 & V7 p 45, 49 OSM; SP; HMNI p109; GIC; PNNI V2 p 181; LR 2011 p8; GV |
| Ballycopeland Burn | Donaghadee |
15:58/77
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runs from Eagle Rock E to Irish Sea;2km N of Millisle | . |
| Ballycormick | Bangor | . | alternate name for Ballymacormick townland in 1605 & 1810 | V17 p124 & V7 p115 OSM; PNNI V2 p 156 |
| Ballycorshillcoghill | Clonduff | . | alternate name for Ballynanny townland in 1611 | PNNI V3 p 71, 81 |
| Ballycoshone
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Clonduff | . | alternate spelling for Ballycashone townland in 1829 | PNNI V3 p 77 |
| Ballycottin | Kilclief | . | Protestant school here in 1880s (photo available) & Rooney’s shop | Inv1997 p 48 & 2000 p 43, 46 |
| Ballycowan Ballycoen |
Drumbo | 20: 34/66 | a townland 3km SW of Newtownbreda; click here to see its location on a townland map; the village of Purdysburn is in this townland ; land sale of 12 acres 11 Sep 1793; in 1833 there were 2 flax mills & 2 corn mill; a school was erected in 1822; the proprietor in 1833 was Mr Smyth of Drumbridge whose agent was Mr. Malcom of Hillhall; 45 landholders; rents from 14-25 shillings an acre; Mr Hunter's dispensary in 1833 was supported by the locals; in 1833 there were 167 houses; 78 families were employed in agriculture & 52 in trade & manufacture; 481 males & 405 females; 3 professionals & 20 servants |
NS; V7 p54, 56 ,57 , 59, 60, 63
OSM
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| Ballycowan House | Drumbo | . | residence of George Macklin in 1877 |
MIs
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| Ballycran beg | Ardkeen | 21: 61/59 | a townland 4km W of Portavogie; 394 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map;means ' townland of the tree area, little'; in 1659 there were 2 English/ Scots & 4 Catholic families here; Catholic church here; Parochial House here ; school here in 1912 | V17 p125 OSM ; MIs;SP; PNNI V2 p 11; JUAHS 2012 p35 |
| Ballycran more | Ardkeen | 21: 62/59 | a townland 3km W of Portavogie; 593 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the tree area, great' ; in 1659 there were 2 English/ Scots & 15 Catholic families here; | V17 p125 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 p 12 |
| Ballycreboy | Donaghadee | . | alternate name for Craigboy townland in 1659 census | PNNI V2 p 190 |
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Ballycrealy Ballycreely |
Comber | . | a townland 3km SW of Comber; ancient townland in 17th century in East Down; 603 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; the proprietor in 1795 was John Montgomery; proprietors in 1837 were Lord Northland whose agent was Capt. Gordon & ;21 landholders in 1837; good land; old leases 10 -14 shillings, new leases 25-30 shillings an acre; farms from 10-40 acres, one farm 5 acres; 82 males & 104 females in 1837; Sabbath School house here in 1863 | UJA;V17 p123 & V7 p37, 39, 42 OSM;GV |
| Ballycreelly House | Comber | 21: 43/67 | farm; 3km SW of Comber | . |
| Ballycreen | Magheradrool | 20: 33/56 | a townland 4km NW of Ballynahinch on the Lisburn road; click here to see its location on a townland map; 628 acres; means ' withered townland'; owned by Arthur Annesley then sold to David Ker family in 1786; the proprietor in 1795 was Richard Maitland; property of David Ker Esq. whose agent was Mr Black in 1836; there were 33 landholders; mostly Presbyterian; good quality land; crops were potatoes, wheat & oats; farms were from 5-24 acres; rents from 40-55 shillings an acre; there were 20 weavers in 1834 & one school | JML (PRONI- D1255/3/23;UJA; HMP; V17 p99, 102 OSM; DR* 3/12/03 |
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Ballycrevie Ballyvcrewy |
Aghaderg | . | alternate spellings for Creevy townland | V12 p1 OSM |
| Ballycrickard | Comber | . | . | caora.com |
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Ballycrochan Ballycroghan |
Bangor | 15:54/80 | a townland 3km SE of Bangor; 539 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the small hill'; the proprietor in 1795 was George Russell; 44 acres of marsh, flooded in winter in 1836 | V7 p19 & V17 p124 OSM; UJA;PNNI V2 p 151 |
| Ballycross | Donaghadee |
15:57/80
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a small townland 2km NW of Donaghadee; 83 acres: click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the cross' meaning crossroads; its ancient name was Ballenocross; contains a hill which is 135 above sea level; in 1659 there were 10 Scots/ English & 0 Catholic families here ; owned by Eliza Lowry in 1863 | V17 p124 & V7 p45 OSM;SP; PNNI V2 p 181; GV |
| Ballycross | Magherally | 20: 14/50 | a townland 5km N of Banbridge; 692 acres: click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the cross'; (meaning crossroads) ;Patterson’s Lake; bog; marsh; proprietor Marquis of Downshire in 1836; shocking infanticide here 14 Jun 1856 | V12 p112, 113, 114 OSM: DR; PNNI V6 p 259 |
| Ballycross House | Magherally | 20: 14/59 | farm; 3km N of Banbridge; | . |
| Ballycrune | Annahilt | . | a townland of 608 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' round townland'; 67 families in the census without surnames of 1821; 39 employed in agriculture,19 in trade,15 servants,10 weavers, 411 was the total population in 1821; Reading Society here in 1830; school here in 1836 ;the proprietor Marquis of Downshire with agent Mr Reilly, Hillsborough in 1836;41 landholders; farms were from 3-26 acres with one of 20 acres; rents were 15 shillings an acre under old leases & 25-32 shillings; good quality land; crops were potatoes, wheat & oats; | HMP; V12 p20, 21, 22 OSM; SMH '86 p 45 |
| Ballycrune Lough | Annahilt | 20: 30/55 | 2km SE of Annahilt village | . |
| Ballycruttle | Ballee | 21: 53/42 | a townland 4km SE of Downpatrick; 212 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; leased from Earl of Ardglass by Henry Fitzsimons 1659-1680 for an annual rent of £20; owned by Southwell Estate & leased to Thomas Cummine in 1710; owned by Southwell Estate in 1752 & leased to Alexander Hamilton Esq; owned by Samuel Hamilton & proprietor Mr Hamilton, Dublin in 1836; Catholic church here; school records available 1840-46 PRONI; there were 2 families here needing famine relief Aug 1847; article on townland 26 Dec 1868 | V17 p20, 21, 22 ; LM 1985 p53 ; LM 1991 p25;OFDp 186; DR; GIC:GIPR ; O'L V1 p 307; FCS s2 p 25 |
| Ballycullen | Newtownards | 15:48/74 | a townland 2km W of Newtownards; 324 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map;means ' Quillan's townland' ; National School & railway line here in 1863 |
PNNI V2 p 219 ;GV
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| Ballyculler | Witter | . | alternate name for Ballywhollart townland in 1659 census | PNNI V2 p 129 |
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Ballyculter Lower & Upper |
Ballyculter | 21: 57/47 | a parish & townland; 3km S of Strangford town; click here to see its location on a townland map; means 'Coulter's townland '; the proprietor in 1795 was the Rector of Diocese of Down; school here in 1836; corn mill; Church of Ireland here & an almshouse built in 1832; parish owned by Lord Bangor in 1836 ; photo of school built 1823: Strangford Lodge to be let 3 Apr 1852; Orange Hall opening 16 May 1868; honour to Mounted Constable Hughes 3 Jan 1880 | V17 p20, 25,27,28, 30 OSM; UJA; Inv 1997 p27 & 2001 p 10; DR: GIPR; GIC; BB p 38; O'L B p 140; LM 1986 p17-26 ; Inv 2010 p3 (OS map 1830s) |
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Ballycultra Ballycultraw |
Holywood | . | a townland 3km NE of Holywood on the coast; 825 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; a school established in 1820 at Creighton's Green; the proprietor in 1834 was H. Kennedy Esq. whose agent was Mr. Crawford of Ballycultra; there were 41 houses; 16 families employed in agriculture & 43 in trade; 117 males & 119 females; 2 capitalists & 19 servants; coastgyard station here in 1863 |
V7 p76, 77 ,79 OSM ;GV
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| Ballycumber | Kilmood | . | or Ballymonestragh; ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p123 OSM |
| Ballycummog | Clonduff | . | an ancient townland near Hen Mountain in Ballynanny townland | RR ST J p9 |
| Ballycunningham | Bright | . | name of an ancient Catholic chapel & infirmary near Conianstown House c. 1320 | O'L V1 p 144 |
| Ballycurry | Kilbroney | . | alternate name for Ballincurry townland on Subsidy Roll of 1663 | PNNI V1 p 135 |
| Ballydam | Slanes/ Castleboy | . | alternate spelling for Ballyadam townland in 1659 | SP |
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Ballydargin |
Bright | . |
a townland 6km WNW of Killough town; click here to see its location on a townland map;the proprietor in 1795 was John Wilson; proprietor was the Hamilton family in 1836, Hamiltons' Hill manor; lead mine 8 Apr 1837; windill mill here (photo available) |
UJA; V17 p33,37 OSM; O'L V1 p 146; LM 1988 p23; LM 1999 p88; DR; LR 2011 p9, 10,12,13,15 |
| Ballydargan Hill | Bright | 21: 48/39 | hill ;5km NW of Killough | . |
| Ballydavey | Holywood |
15:44/80
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a townland 4km E of Holywood; 610 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; the proprietor in 1834 was H. Kennedy Esq. whose agent was Mr Crawford of Ballycultra; there were 31 houses; 22 families employed in agriculture & 5 in trade; 86 males & 93 females; 1 capitalists & 11 servants; |
V7 p77, 78 OSM
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Ballydeine |
Kilmore | . | ancient name for Ballydyan |
SP
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| Ballydelany | Clonallan | . | see Ballydulany |
TAB
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| Ballydesland | Clonallan | 29: 14/21 | a townland 3km N of Warrenpoint; 310 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means 'townland of the righthand turn' in the river |
PNNI V1 p 59
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Ballydian |
Kilmore | . | see Ballydyan | . |
| Ballydock | . | . | see under Ballyedock or Carstown | . |
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Ballydolahan Ballydollaghan |
Drumbo- part & Knockbreda- part |
20: 34/69 | a townland I km S of Newtownbreda; 377 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; the proprietors in 1833 were Lord Northland & Lord Dungannon; the agents were Mr Gordon & Capt Skinner of Belfast; 12 landholders; farms from 4-40 acres; rent on old leases 20 shillings an acre & new leases 40 shillings an acre; land middling quality; 1 corn mill & a flax mill in 1833;in 1833 there were 44 houses; 23 families were employed in agriculture & 7 in trade; 99 males & 104 females; 1 professional & 6 servants ;Murder- John Oliver 3 Feb 1855 | V7 p60, 62, 63,102 OSM: DR |
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Ballydonety |
Down | . | a townland 3km W of Downpatrick; 375 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to Roger West Esq. until 1678 ; owned the the Southwell Estate in 1752 & leased to Cromwell Price Esq.; owned by heirs of Francis Savage Esq.in 1836; there were 32 houses; 17 families employed in agriculture & 7 in trade; 86 males & 94 females; 4 manufacturers & 4 servants; click here for a photo | LM 1985 p52; LM 1991 p25; V17 p52, 56 OSM |
| Ballydonnan | Donaghadee | . | alternate spelling for Ballydoonan in 1659 census | PNNI V2 p 182 |
| Ballydonnell Ballydonell |
Down | 21: 46/39 | a townland 4km SW of Downpatrick; 415 acres ;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' black townland' after the black rock in the area; originally belonged to Magennis clan; owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to John Echlin Esq then Mr. Henry Maxwell; the proprietor in 1795 was Samuel Craig; owner William Johnston Esq. of Ballykilbeg in 1836 ; there were 34 houses; 28 families employed in agriculture & 3 in trade; 97 males & 106 females; 2 manufacturers & 7 servants | V17 p 52, 56, 57 OSM; UJA; LM 1985 p53; DDW p 13 |
| Ballydoo | Drumgath | 29: 17/29 | a townland 4km W of Hilltown;254 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' black townland' ; hill 802 ft here ; proprietor Lord Annesley; agent Mr Law of Castlewellan in 1836; rocky, barren looking place; farms from 5-18 acres; leases 31 years or 3 lives; rents from 14-21 shillings an acre | V3 p19, 21 OSM; PNNI V1 p 115 |
| Ballydoolaney | Clonallan | . | alternate spelling for Ballydulaney townland |
IIW
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| Ballydoonan | Donaghadee | 21: 59/71 | a townland 6km S of Donaghadee; 252 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the little forts'; Ballydoonan House here; in 1659 there were 5 English/ Scots & 1 Catholic families; owned by Lord Dufferin & Claneboye in 1863 |
V17 p124 OSM; old b/w map X12;
SP; PNNI V2 p 182; GV
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| Ballydorn Ballydoran Ballydown |
Killinchy | 21: 51/63 | a townland 2km NE of Killinchy; 355 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; one of the highest points in the parish; contains an ancient standing stone near Ardmillan bridge, 6 feet high; National School here in 1863 |
V7 p86 ,90 OSM ; GV
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| Ballydougan | Tullylish | . | see Ballydugan | . |
| Ballydounkilmuck | Drumbo | . | ancient name for Hillhall in 1736 | Registry of Deeds, Dublin Vol 110 p215 |
| Ballydowey | Slanes | . | alternate name for Dowey townland | . |
| Ballydown | Seapatrick | 20: 14/45 | a townland 2km SE of Banbridge; 746 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the hill fort'; ancient Mass station on the fort; Presbyterian church here; proprietor in 1795 was John Dunbar & William Hudson & N.C. Whyte Esq.in 1836; wooden bridge; mills & bleach greens; residence of T. Crawford in 1836: Milligans mill for sale 10 Jan 1846 | V12 p123 125, 126, 132, 134 OSM ; UJA; DDPP p124 ; DR; GIC; GIPR; PNNI V6 p 305 |
| Ballydownan | Donaghadee | . |
alternate spelling for Ballydoonan
townland in 1833.
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V17 p124 OSM; PNNI V2 p 182 |
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Ballydrain |
Tullynakill | 21: 49/66 | a townland 4km SE of Comber on Strangford lough; 362 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means place of the blackthorn tree';also known as Thorn Castle;the proprietor in 1836 was R. Warren Knox but was in the court of chancery at the time; farms were from 5-60 acres; rents from 25-30 shillings an acre; good quality land; school there in 1836 ;school exam 21 Aug 1841 | V7 p 122 OSM: DR; O'L V1 p 357, 366 & B p 319 |
| Ballydrumchie |
Newtownards
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. | alternate name for Crossnamuckley townland in 1661 | V17 p123 OSM; PNNI V2 p 227 |
| Ballydrumereaghe | Killinchy | . | ancient townland in 17th century in East Down; possibly Drumreagh | V17 p 123 OSM |
| Ballydrumman Ballydrummond | Drumgooland | 29: 28/39 | a townland 2km N of Ballyward; 650 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; site of the ancient Celtic Camp Stone used for pagan offerings then adapted by the Christians;this townland was called Port Droman in 1659; there were only 7 Irish families there then; old Mass Station on Camp Hill on Keenan's farm in Penal Times; in the 1841 Census there were 52 familes living in 50 houses with 139 males & 155 females |
DCPH p 38, 47,50, 131
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| Ballydrunkirk Ballydrumkirk |
Newtownards | . | alternate name for Drumhirk in 1661 | V17 p 123 OSM; PNNI V2 p 229 |
| Ballyduffe | Drumgath | . | alternate name for Ballydoo townland on Rent Roll on 1692 | PNNI V1 p 118 |
| Ballydugan | Down | 21: 46/43 | a townland 3km SW of Downpatrick; 622 acres ;click here to see its location on a townland map;site of an ancient chapel; a mill here in 1333 held by William de Burgo; owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to Roger West Esq.; has a lake; owned by the Southwell Estate in 1752 and leased to Henry West ; the prorietor in 1795 was J. Auchenlick; ; mill & windmill opened 1792 ; flour from the mill for sale 4 Jan 1796; starch manufacturing established at the mill 24 Oct 1796; townland owned by Richard Keown Esq.in 1836; there were 56 houses; 38 families employed in agriculture & 12 in trade; 141 males & 159 females; 4 professionals & 12 servants;railway line to Downpatrick 15 Jan 1842: lands ‘in Chancery’ 19 Apr 1845: new road 14 Jun 1845: new post office 16 Aug 1845: mill bought by Messrs. Walker 10 Oct 1846: soup kitchen 1st May 1847: harvest home 4 Oct 1851: Harvest Home 23 Sep 1854; fire at the Mills 20 Oct 1855; stabbing William Beggs & John Smith 5 Sep 1868; | O'L V1 p 305;UJA; LM 1985 p8, 52; NS; V17 p 38, 49, 52, 54, 55 OSM; LM 1991 p23; DR; LR 2007 p17 (mill) ; LM 2000 p66-67 (mill); LR 2011 p9 |
| Ballydugan Cottage | Down | . | residence of W. Harley, solicitor in 1901 & C.M. Russel, solicitor in 1910 |
POD
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| Ballydugan House | Down | . | house & farm of 288 acres, 3km SW of Downpatrick; built by 1781 by Capt. Henry West on site of earlier house; residence of James Gracey c. 1835; sale of house & demesne at public auction 5 & 12 Dec 1840; marriage of William Keown Esq. J.P. of Ballydugan House 18 Oct 1845; amateur theatricals at Ballydugan House, leased by William Keown in 1863 from John Keown; list of guests 6 Jan 1877; death of William Boyd Esq 20 Jan 1877;dinner to tenantry on Keown-Boyd estates 26 Jan 1878; residence of Stephen Perceval Maxwell in 1901 & 1910 |
old b/w map N 14; LM 1985 p8, 41; DR;GV; POD ; LR 2010
p72
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| Ballydugan Lake | Down | 21: 45/44 | large lake, 3km SW of Downpatrick | . |
| Ballydugan | Tullylish | 20: 6/53 | a townland 2km SW of Bleary; 947 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' O'Dugan's townland'; Shane’s Hill 336 ft; proprietors heirs of Henry Wallace Esq. in 1836; centre of handloom weaving 1880s-1901; National school 1879 | V12 p140, 142 OSM; UF p3,9 ; old b/w map G2; PNNI V6 p 330 |
| Ballydugan House | Tullylish | . | residence of Miss Richardson in 1899 | AEVB |
| Ballydulaney | Clonallan | . | a townland east of Mayobridge; 415 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map ; means 'dark townland of the pass'; proprietor John Reilly Esq. of Scarva in 1836; inhabitants all Catholic; farms were 10 acres; rents from 25-30 shillings an acre; school there in 1836 | V3 p 1 OSM; DDPP p99; PNNI V1 p 60 |
| Ballydullaghan | Dromore | . | alternate name for Edentiroory townland in 1611 |
PNNI V6 p 125
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| Ballydyan | Kilmore | 21: 41/55 | a townland 4km NW of Crossgar; 542 acres; in 1659 the propretor was William Fairley Esq. & there were 18 English/Scots families only here;the proprietor in 1795 was James Melville; ; click here to see its location on a townland map |
SP: UJA; SHM '94 p55; TCC p 33
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| Ballyear | Seapatrick | . | proprietor NC Whyte Esq.in 1836; an old mill & sets of scutches in 1836 | V12 p 134 OSM |
| Ballyearly | Ardquin | . | see Ballyherly | . |
| Ballyeastan | Castleboy | . | Cloghy Manor in early times |
V7 p 18 OSM
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| Ballyedmond | Kilbroney | . | a townland south of the road between Rostrevor and Kilkeel; 255 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Edmond's townland'; originally belonged to Donald & James McYawne then Nicholas Bagnall in 1585; the prorietor in 1795 was Alexander Stewart; Catholic chapel here | V3 p 28 OSM; GIPR: GIC; PNNI V1 p 140;GV; UJA;HPA p12 |
| Ballyedmond Castle | Kilbroney | . | a townland 9km W of Kilkeel on Carlingford Lough; residence of Councillor Stewart, proprietor in 1836; described as a good plain 2-storey house with a neat garden and woodland of oak, sycamore, beech, larch and fir; Alexander Stewart J.P. of Ballyedmond Castle, death notice 10 Mar 1883; residence of Col. Nugent in 1910 |
DR: CM; POD
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| Ballyedmond Upper | Kilbroney | . | a townland of 92 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map | . |
| Ballyedmond Wood | Kilbroney | 29: 20/16 | on the slopes of The Mournes, 3km SE of Rostrevor | . |
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Ballyedock or Carstown |
Ballyphilip Witter |
. | a townland 3km S of Portaferry on the entrance to Strangford Lough; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Idock's townland' ; in 1659 there were 4 English/ Scots & 8 Catholic families here;there was a Catholic Mass rock here in Penal times |
V17 p125 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 p 123
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| Ballyedock Upper & Lower |
Dunsford | . | townlands just S of Dunsford village; click here to see its location on a townland map; ancient townland name; Catholic church here | V17 p68, 72, 123 OSM; GIC |
| Ballydock House | Dunsford | . | residence of Rev. James Gilchrist; death notice 24 Sep 1881 | DR |
| Ballyedom | Castleboy | . | alternate spelling for Ballyadam townland in 1833 | PNNI V2 p 78 |
| Ballyeivy | Seapatrick | . | alternate spelling for Ballevy townland | . |
| Ballyelly |
Garvaghy
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. | alternate spelling for Ballooly townland | PNNI V6 p 191 |
| Ballyene |
Magheradrool
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. | residence of Rev. David Edgar in 1846 | POD |
| Ballyenrash | ? | . | or Ballytallichon or Ballenrush; ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p 123 OSM |
| Ballyenrush | ? | . | or Ballytallicohan or Ballenrash; ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p 123 OSM |
| Ballyeree Lough | Annahilt | . | small lake in Magheraknock townland; | old b/w map M7 |
| Ballyesborough Ballyesboro Ballyesbrough Ballyesterewgh |
Ballyhalbert | 21: 64/62 | a townland of 788 acres; 3km S of Ballyhalbert; click here to see its location on a townland map ; in 1659 there were 10 English/ Scots & 9 Catholic families; Church of Ireland here; school here in 1836; Mr. Watt,schoolmaster at National school, drowned 27 Sep 1884 (DR); extraordinary afair in Orange Lodge 28 Apr 1900 (NC) | V7 p 6 OSM; DR; GIC; GIPR; SP; NC; PNNI V2 p 104;GV |
| Ballyevey | Seapatrick | 20: 15/45 | see Ballevy | . |
| Ballyewry | Grey Abbey | . | a townland on Strangford Lough; just N of Mount Stewart estate; 193 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the place of yew trees'; public works program instigated for famine relief with road upgrade from Miller's Three Roads, Ballyewry to Gregstown 27 May 1848 |
PNNI V2 p 203 ; FCD S2 p
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| Ballyfallaght | Ballee | . | owned by heirs of Lord De Clifford, Mr Crawford & Mr Thompson in 1836 | V17 p22 OSM |
| Ballyfarm Ballyfearn |
Annaclone | . | spelling for Ballynafern townland on Rent Roll of 1692 & in 1659 Census | PNNI V6 p 65 |
| Ballyfergowan | Garvaghy | . | an ancient land area where Garvaghy townland is now | PNNI V6 p 189, 199 |
| Ballyferis Ballyfairis |
Ballywalter | 21: 62/73 | a townland 3km N of Ballywalter town; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Peres tonwland'; in 1659 there were 10 English/ Scots & 11 Catholic families;robbery from a wreck 14 Apr 1860 (DR); a National School here in 1863; wreck of Jenny Lind on Ballyferris Point 15 Dec 1876 & of Tertius 17 Mar 1877 (NC) | V17 p125 OSM; DR;BoTWR/MB; NC;SP;GV; PNNI V2 p 69 |
| Ballyferis Point | Ballywalter | 21: 62/73 | rocky head; 2km N of Ballyferis townland | . |
| Ballyfinaghy Ballyfineragh | Drumbeg | . |
a townland in Co. Antrim; 2km
NE of Drumbeg village; click
here to see its location on a townland map
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| Ballyfinragh Ballyfineragh |
Witter or Ballyphilip | 21: 61/55 | a townland 3km NE of Portaferry; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the white field'; in 1659 there were 5 English/ Scots & 3 Catholic families here; proprietor Mr Camac of Philadelphia whose agent was Mr Stewart in 1836; large lake; | V17 p 124, 126 & V7 p125 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 p 124 |
| Ballyfinragh Lough | Ballyphilip or Witter | 21: 61/55 | 5km NNE of Portaferry; 22 acres of this lough are in Witter parish; formerly known as Ballygalget Lough |
V7 p125 OSM ; PNNI V2 p 135
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| Ballyfirnis | Ballywalter | . | possibly Ballyfrenis | V7 p18 OSM |
| Ballyfotherly Ballyfutherly |
Bangor | 15:56/80 | a townland 3km W of Donaghadee; 539 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map;means ' Powderly's townland'; 122 acres of bog; in 1659 there were 22 English/Scots & 16 Catholic families here; railway line here in 1863 | V7 p19, 45 & 17 p124 OSM; SP; BM; PNNI V2 p 151;GV |
| Ballyfounder Ballyfoner |
Ballytrustan | 21: 61/49 | a townland 3km SE of Portaferry; 139 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means 'Poyner's townland' ; in 1659 there were 14 English/ Scots & 3 Catholic families here; all farm rents in 1836 were 35 shillings |
V7 p7 & V17 p 125 OSM; SP;
PNNI V2 p 57
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| Ballyfree | Bangor | . | alternate spelling for Ballyree townland | GV |
| Ballyfrench Ballyfrenge Ballyfringe |
Ballyhalbert | 21: 65/62 | a townland 2km N of Portavogie: 260 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Frenes' townland' ; in 1659 there were 4 English/ Scots & 5 Catholic families | V17 p 215 & V7 p 17 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 p 105 |
| Ballyfrenis | Donaghadee | 15:59/74 | a townland of 266 acres;2km SW of Millisle village; click here to see its location on a townland map; means "Frenis's townland'; in 1659 there were 7 English/ Scots & 3 Catholic families; Presbyterian church here; owned by Nicholas D. Crommelin in 1863 | V17 p 124 OSM; GIC: GIPR; SP; PNNI V2 p 183;GV |
| Ballyfrooke | Ballee | . | ancient townland name c. 1641 |
O'L B p 140
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| Ballyfuneragh | Ballyphilip | . | ancient name for the rectory of Ballygalget |
O'L V1 p 411
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| Ballygalagh | Inch | . | see Ballygally | . |
| Ballygalget | Ballyphilip
or Witter |
21: 62/54 | a townland 4km NE of Portaferry; 289 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Galgyl's townland' the hill is 177 feet above sea level called Knockdoo or Rock Savage, ancient castle here, site of ancient Catholic chapel; paid tithes to the Prior of Down in 1615; tithes for fish given to Lord Claneboy 1629; in 1659 there were 5 English/ Scots & 10 Catholic families here;Catholic chapel here; residence of Rowland Savage was here in 1573 but by 1836 it had been taken down; concert in National School 6 Feb 1886 | V7 p 13, 125 ,126, 127 & V17 p 125, 134 OSM;SP; DR; TIA: GIPR: GIC; O'L V1 p 410 & B p 328; PNNI V2 p 125; JUAHS 1977 p2,3 |
| Ballygallbeg | Down | . | residence of Andrew Crolly in 1761 | MIDp 34 |
| Ballygallighye | Ardkeen | . | ancient townland in 17th century in East Down; could possible be Ballygelagh | V17 p 123 OSM |
| Ballygallum | Bright | . | a townland 6km NW of Killough town;click here to see its location on a townland map; one of the Ten Towns Estate in 1710, purchased by Hugh Rainey of Magherafelt; the proprietors were the heirs of Lord De Clifford in 1836 | V17 p 33 OSM; O'L v1 p 308 |
| Ballygallum House | Bright | 21: 51/41 | farm, 3km SE of Downpatrick; the prorietor in 1795 was Thomas Read |
UJA.
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| Ballygally | Inch | . | a townland on the Killyleagh to Downpatrick road; 934 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' town of the nuns'; originally owned by Inch Abbey; owned by Southwell Estate in 1752 & leased to Robert Maxwell Esq ; map of C. Pilson’s property 1807, deeds & leases 1790-1839 in PRONI; bought by Ker family in 1835; school here in 1836; Sabbath school problem 14 Aug 1841; schoolmaster wanted 27 Mar 1847;opening of Orange Hall 2 Jan 1869; farewell to Samuel Bassett 27 Feb 1869; Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Society annual soiree 6 Dec 1873 | V17 p73: LR 2009 p51; OFD p192; LM 1991 p25; DR; O'L V1 p 325; DR* 3/12/03 |
| Ballygaltagh | Kilmegan | 29: 35/39 | farm, near Dungram Hill, 2km NNE of Castlewellan | |
| Ballygaireige | . | . | or Ballynanery; ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p123 OSM |
| Ballyganaway |
Ballywalter
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. | see under Ganaway | . |
| Ballygannymore |
Ballykinler
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. | ancient name for Ballykinler Upper townland | LM 1999 p88; LM 2000 p 88 |
| Ballygarduff | . | . | or Ballygarriff; ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p 123 OSM |
| Ballygargan |
Inishargy
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. | alternate spelling for Ballygarvan townland in 1659 census | PNNI V2 p 86 |
| Ballygarrie | . | . | ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p 123 OSM |
| Ballygarricke |
Tullylish
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. | alternate spelling for Ballynagarrick townland in 1659 census | PNNI V6 p 332 |
| Ballygarriff | . | . | or Ballygarduff; Ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p 123 OSM |
| Ballygarvan Ballygarvigan Ballygarvue |
Inishargy | 21:59/65 | a townland 3km S of Grey Abbey; 543 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means O'Garvan's town' ; in 1659 there were 14 English/ Scots & 4 Catholic families; |
V7 p 18 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 2p 86 ;TAB
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| Ballygarvigan | Ballyphilip | . | a townland 4km NE of Portaferry town; 234 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of O'Garvigan'; granted to Patrick Savage in 1559; in 1659 there were 9 English/ Scots & 4 Catholic families here; proprietor Mr Camac in 1836 ; school established 1834; 30 acres of bog here | V17 p127, 128 OSM; MSGIIG p13; SP; PNNI V2 p 44 |
| Ballygaven | Ardkeen | . | alternate name for Sketrick Island in 1624 | PNNI V2 p 25 |
| Ballygawley | Inch | . | alternate spelling for Ballygally townland | . |
| Ballygawley | Saintfield | . | 3km SE of town; a bog with oak & fir trees in it in 1837 | V7 p 114 OSM |
| Ballygeehan Ballygeegan |
Killinchy | 21: 51/58 | a townland 3km SE of Killinchy on Killyleagh road; 617 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map;one of the high points of the parish; one of the few areas of scrubby oaks & a wood of fir tress in the parish;also a area of turbary/turf bog |
V17 p86, 87 OSM
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| Ballygeely Lough | Saintfield | 21: 42/58 | small lake with crannog, 2km SE of Saintfield; click here to see its location on a townland map | . |
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Ballygelach Ballygelagh |
Ardkeen | . | a townland NE of Ardkeen village; 629 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Irish townland', meaning that Irish people were allowed to stay during the Scottish plantation; in 1659 there were 0 English/ Scots & 19 Catholic families here; large bog here ; public works program instigated for famine relief with road upgrade from Portaferry to Ballygela Bog 27 May 1848 | V17 p 125 & V7 p 1 OSM; PNNI V2 p 12;SP; FCD S2 p 8 |
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Ballygigan |
Killinchy | . | alternate spelling for Ballygeeghan | . |
| Ballygilbert | Bangor |
15:45/80
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a townland 2km SW of Crawfordsburn; 368 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means "Gilbert's townland'; in 1659 there were 6 English/Scots & 1 Catholic families here; Presbyterian church here; National School here in 1863 | V7 p19 OSM; TU p98: BM; SP; GIPR; PNNI V2 p 152;GV |
| Ballygilbert | Bright | . | a townland 3km NW of Killough town; click here to see its location on a townland map; originally owned by Inch Abbey | V17 p33 OSM ; |
| Ballygilbert House | Bright | 21: 51/38 | farm , 2km NW of Killough; the prorietor in 1795 was Charles Bigham; the proprietor was Major Beauclerk in 1836 |
UJA; O'L V1 p 325.
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| Ballygillenherrig | Knockbreda | . | alternate name for Gortgrib townland; means ' lands of the descendents of Dearca' |
O'L B p 26,27
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| Ballygilly | Saintfield | . | a small, shallow lake; also called Ballysilly;pike, trout & eels caught in 1837 |
V7 p117 OSM
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| Ballyginny | Maghera | . | a townland of 522 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; let to Rev. W. Annesley in 1533; Methodist church here; old windmill here |
GIC; O'L V1 p 56 & B p 20;
LR 2011 p9
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| Ballyginney Park | Maghera | 29: 37/34 | farm on Carrigs river, 1km E of Maghera village | . |
| Ballygirvan | Killinchy | . | a watchmaker resided in this townland & employed 4 people in 1833 |
V7 p 89 OSM
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| Ballyglighorn | Tullynakill | . | a townland 2km N of Lisbane village; 182 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; the proprietor in 1836 was R. Warren Knox but were in the court of chancery; good land; farms from 5-60 acres; rents from 25- 30 shillings an acre; |
V7 p122 OSM
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| Ballyglone House |
Magheradrool
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. | see under Ballylone | GV |
| Ballygoan |
Kilkeel
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. | alternate spelling for Ballygowan townland in Subsidy roll of 1663 | PNNI V3 p 23 |
| Ballygoard |
Clonduff
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. | alternate name for Goward townland in 1639 | PNNI V3 p 87 |
| Ballygoieril | . | . | Ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p123 OSM |
| Ballygone | Aghaderg | . | alternate spelling of Ballygowan townland in 1659 census |
PNNI V6 p 24
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| Ballygorian Beg Ballygorgonbegg Ballygoranebegg |
Clonduff | 29: 20/30 | a townland 2km N of Hilltown on the Rathfriland road; 500 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means " O'Dorrian's homestead" or "Curran's townland' ; held by Sir Arthur Magennis of Rathfriland in 1609 then Henry Smith of Co. Armagh in 1632 then James Lowth of Newry in 1636 for 31 years then Mr Barker in 1657 then part of Annesley estate ; the prorietor in 1795 was Jakes Lindsat; a recently built school in Ballygiran cemetrry was demolished by Earl Annesley in 1824 at the insistence of Marquis of Downshire; Catholic church here; owned by Earl Annesley in 1863 |
GIC; PNNI V3 p 72, 78; DDPP p105;UJA;
GV; TC p11
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| Ballygorian More Ballygorgarmore Ballygoranemore |
Clonduff | 29: 19/30 | a townland 3km NW of Hilltown; 672 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means " O'Dorrian's homestead" or "Currna's townland" ; held by Sir Arthur Magennis of Rathfriland in 1609 then Henry Smith of Co. Armagh in 1632 then James Lowth of Newry in 1636 for 31 years then Mr Barker in 1657 then part of Annesley estate; owned by Earl Annesley in 1863 |
PNNI V3 p 79 ; DDPP p105
; GV; TC p11
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| Ballygoskin | Killyleagh | 21: 49/57 | a townland 4km NW of Killyleagh; 401 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; Thomas Taylor death 29 Oct 1881 | DR |
| Ballygowan | Aghaderg | 20: 10/44 | a townland 3km SW of Banbridge; 431 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map;means ' townlands of the smiths'; small river runs through it | V12 p 1, 3 OSM; old b/w map F5; PNNI V6 p 24 |
| Ballygowan Lodge | Aghaderg | . | residence of William Spence Esq. in 1819 |
POD
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| Ballygowan | Comber- part | 21: 42/64 | 5km SW of Comber; a village & townland of 302 acres; click here for a photo and more information ; click here to see its location on a townland map | . |
| Ballygowan | Drumbeg | . |
a townland of 200 acres; ancient
name was Tullogoune;click
here to see its location on a townland map ; in 1659
there were 6 English/Scots & 2 Catholic families here
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SP; SHM '94 p56 |
| Ballygowan Ballygowen |
Kilkeel | 29: 25/14 | a townland on Carlingford Lough, 6km W of Kilkeel town; 124 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' O'Gowans' townland' ; part of the Bagenal Estate in 1540; in 1659 there were 4 Irish people living here & it was owned by Richard Houston Esq.; owned by Lord Nicholas Bagenal in 1690s ; corn mill here in 1836 | V3 p 52 OSM: CM; SP; PNNI V3 p 23; MO 5/8/2009 p6 |
| Ballygowan | Killinchy- part | 21: 42/64 | 5km SW of Comber; a village & townland of 380 acres;click here for a photo and more information | . |
| Ballygowan House | Killinchy | . | house, estate of 160 acres & workman's cottages ; held partly in fee by Samuel Lowry in 1863 & partly leased from William Mussenden |
GV
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| Ballygowan | Moira | 20: 18/57 | a townland 4km SE of Moira ;504 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ; townland of the smith'; originally owned by Rory Magennis in 1609; the proprietor in 1795 was Andrew Miller; proprietor Marquis of Downshire 1836 | V12 p 121 OSM;UJA; PNNI V6 p 281 |
| Ballygowan House | Moira | 20: 20/57 | farm; 4km SW of Hillsborough; seat of Robert Rollo Reid in 1798 |
BGHD p 68
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| Ballygown | Saul | . | residence of Megrath family in 1822 | MID p 159 |
| Ballygraffan | Kilmood | 21: 47/67 | a townland 3km SE of Comber; 212 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; in 1831 there were 15 houses; 9 families employed in agriculture & 5 in trade; 42 males & 38 females; 1 servant; the proprietor then was Lord Londonderry whose agent was Mr J. Andrews of Comber; good land; farms from 6- 20 acres; rent was 20 - 33 shillings an acre; crops were potatoes, wheat & oats |
V7 p 94,95 OSM
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| Ballygraffane | Ballyhalbert | . | ancient townland in 17th century in East Down; most probably Ballygraffin | V17 p 123 OSM |
|
Ballygraffin Ballygraffan |
Ballyhalbert | 21: 62/61 | a townland 3km SW of Ballyhalbert; 398 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; in 1659 there were 4 English/ Scots & 2 Catholic families; | V17 p123, 125 & V 7 p 18 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 p 106 |
| Ballygrainey Ballygreny |
Bangor |
15:53/79
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a townland of 700 acres; 3km SE of Bangor; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the sun'; in 1659 there were 7 English/Scots & 10 Catholic families here; ; the proprietor in 1795 was John Clancey; 4 acres of uncultivated land ,3 acres of marsh, flooded in winter in 1836; a windmill for flax in 1836;extensive stone/slate quarry in 1836; railway station site; Presbyterian church here; public works program instigated for famine relief with road upgrade from six roads in Ballygrainey to Donaghadee 28 May 1848 ; railway line here in 1863 |
V17 p124 & V7 p19, 22,47 OSM; UJA; SP; NWAGp37 map: BM; GIPR: GIC; PNNI V2 p 152; FCD S2 p 8;GV |
| Ballygrainey | Holywood | 15: 43/80 | a townland 4km NE of Holywood town; 424 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' sunny town; a school here in 1834; buildings burnt, reward list 9 Jul 1853 (DR); the proprietor in 1834 was H. Kennedy Esq. whose agent was Mr Crawford of Ballycultra; there were 24 houses; 13 families employed in agriculture & 4 in trade; 63 males & 74 females; 4 capitalists & 14 servants; fatal quarry accident 19 Jan 1889 (NC) | V7 p 76, 77 ,78 OSM; HCPCI p288; DR; NC |
| Ballygrange | Grey Abbey | . | or Kilmanagh; ancient townland in 17th century in East Down; most probably Ballygrangee | V17 p 123 OSM |
| Ballygrangee Ballygrangey | Grey Abbey | . | a townland just W of Mount Stewart estate; 331 acres: click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the grange'; has an area of bog; in 1659 there were 2 English/ Scots & 6 Catholic families; superstition about 'card-cutter & cup tosser' 22 Nov 1856; | V17 p 123 & V7 p67 OSM;SP ;DR; PNNI V2 p 203 |
| Ballygrangee House | Grey Abbey | 21: 56/71 | farm near Mt Stewart Estate, 3km NW of Grey Abbey; birthplace of gaun Hamilton in 1848; b/w photo available |
LR 2013 p42.
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| Ballygreaney | Bangor | . | most probably Ballygrainey | . |
| Ballygromhirk | Kilmood | . | or Ballydrunkirk; Ancient townland in 17th century in East Down; most probably Drumhirk | V17 p123 OSM |
| Ballygrot Ballygratt |
Bangor |
15:45/82
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a townland between Crawfordsburn & Helen's Bay; 721acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' townland of the small hills'; in 1659 there were 14 English/Scots & 6 Catholic families here & the proprietor ws Robert Hamilton Esq.; ;7 acres of uncultivated land and patches of rock 1836; railway & coastguard station here in 1863 |
V7 p19 OSM;SP; PNNI V2 p 153 ;GV
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| Ballygunaghan | Donaghcloney | . | a townland 2km S of Donaghcloney village; 432 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; school here in 1836 ; proprietor Marquis of Downshire in 1789 & 1836 |
V12 p 58 OSM; FR
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| Ballygurrianmore | Clonduff | . | alternate spelling for Ballygorian More townland in Subsidy roll of 1663 | PNNI V3 p 79 |
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