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| Place Names | Parish | Map Ref | Information | |
| Ha (The) | Kilmore | 21: 41/41 | farm, 3km WSW of Crossgar | . |
| Haddocks Bog | Drumballyroney | . | in Ballyroney townland next to Duggans Hill | PNNI V6 p 180 |
| Haddocks town | Blaris | . | parish works program for repairs here in 1836 | V12 p 42 OSM |
| Haferrall | Newry | . | small farm in 1834; just SW of Bridge Street, Newry |
V3 p 62 OSM
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| Hag's Hill | Dromore | . | in Ballyvicknacally townland |
PNNI V6 p 117
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| Halebooling | Kilkeel | . | alternate spelling for Haulbowline in 1613 |
PNNI V3 p 59
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| Halfebb Rock | Ballyhalbert | 21: 66/62 | just offshore near Ballyfrench townland | . |
| Half Hill | Grey Abbey | 21: 60/66 | farm; 2km SE of Grey Abbey | . |
| Halftide Rock | Bangor | 15:43/82 | in Belfast Lough; 1km SW of Helen's Bay | . |
| Half tide Rock | Tullynakill | 21: 54/64 | rock in Strangford Lough, near Mahee Island | . |
| Halftown | Ardkeen | 21: 62/58 | village; 3km SW of Portavogie | . |
| Halftown | Blaris | 20: 23/63 | village; 3km SW of Lisburn | . |
| Hall (The) | Donaghcloney | . | residence of Thomas Beatty Brown in 1926 |
MIs
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| Hall | Kilmore | 21: 40/56 | farm, in Cahard townland | . |
| Hall Bridge | Kilbroney | . | over the Ghann River; to the west of Rostrevor;built of unhewn stone it has two arches; 38 feet by 24 feet; | V3 p 29 OSM |
| Hallidays Bridge | Blaris | . | over River Lagan; a sluice stolen 3 Feb 1794; the proprietor in 1795 was James Woods | UJA;NS |
| Halls Grove | Moira | . | the proprietor in 1795 was Mr. Hall | UJA |
| Hall’smill | Tullylish | . | now called Lawrencetown; named after Francis Hall c. 1764; a row of terraced millworkers' houses in Lawrencetown were known as Hall's Mill c. 1890 | V12 p 141 OSM; PNNI V6 p 351; OGSLL p44 |
| Hamilton Arms | Killyleagh | . | a hotel in Killyleagh in 1911 |
DR
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| Hamiltons Close | Saintfield | 21: 44/57 | farm ;in Barnamaghery townland | . |
| Hamiltons Folly | Dromara | 20: 34/45 | hill; 5km SE of Dromara | . |
| Hamilton's Glenn | Kilkeel | . | Mass Rock here during Penal times |
HOTCp74
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| Hamilton Hill | Bright | . | in Ballydargan townland |
LR 2006 p18
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| Hamilton Hill | Drumballyroney | . | in Lackan townland |
PNNI V6 p 168
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| Hamilton Villa | Bangor | . | residence overlooking Ballyholme Bay | OS map 1901 2.06 |
| Hamoro | Blaris | . | near Lisburn; the proprietor in 1795 was Major Gayer |
UJA
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| Haneys Bridge | Magheralin | . | over River Lagan; 4km NW of Magheralin village |
old b/w map J 1
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| Hanna's Close | Kilkeel | . | farm cluster or clachan of seven houses ; 1km N of Kilkeel town; now self-caterine cottages; photo available |
old b/w map E17; PNNI V3 p 59; HOTC ; CP 8/12/2012
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| Hanna's Corn Mill | Kilclief | . | in Mill Quarter; owned by Patrick Hanna in 1820s and handed down to family until 1950s; sketch available |
LM 1999 p68-73; LM 1985 p19
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| Hannastown | Bright | . | 3km W of Killough |
old b/w map M 16
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| Hanolock Hanoloe |
Kilcoo | . | ancient name for the Shimna River |
Kilcoo map; PNNI V3 p 184
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| Hanwood House | Comber | . | in Ballyhanwood; built by Hugh McClements c. 1890; leased by Hugh & Jane Dickson after his death |
TMUOP p145; R10/19 CBSA
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| Happy Valley | Kilkeel | . | old name for Silent Valley ; before they built the dam early 20th century |
NWAG p 39; PNNI V3 p 152
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| Harbits Harbour | Dunsford | . | popular fishing spot near Guns Island |
Inv 2000 p 6
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| Harbour Inn | Kilcoo | . | on the shore at Newcastle; built by John McAlister c. 1907 ; photo available |
WDG p163
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| Harbour View | Inishargy | . | in Kircubbin; residence of Mrs E. Munce in 1910 |
GV
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| Harbour View | Kilcoo | . | a boarding house in Newcastle in 1914; run by Mrs James McCracken |
NWAG p 47
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| Hardford Lodge | Newtownards | . | residence of James Smyth in 1937 |
PR; PPNZ
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| Hard Hill (The) | Drumballyroney | 29: 16/38 | in Lisnacreevy townland, 5km NW of Rathfriland | . |
| Hare Island | Grey Abbey | 21: 54/67 | small island in Strangford Lough; 3km W of Grey Abbey town |
PNNI V2 p 211
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| Hare Island | Saul | . | owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to Cromwell Ward Esq.; owned by heirs of Lord De Clifford & F. Savage in 1836; good arable soil: shipping problem 11 Oct 1851 | LM 1985 p52; V17 p 114 OSM: DR |
| Hares Castle | Kilcoo | 29: 34/26 | rocky part of the Mourne Mountains; 4km SW of Newcastle |
PNNI V3 p141.
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| Hares Gap | Kilcoo | 29: 32/39 | in the Mourne Mountains East townland ; near Slievengloch; picture available |
NWAG p 39 ; PNNI V3 p 141; CP 6/3/2013 ; CP 5/6/2013
(photo)
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| Hariet Vale | Comber | . | farm; 2km W of Comber town |
old b/w map Q7
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| Harmony Hill | Grey Abbey | 21: 56/72 | hill; 4km N of Grey Abbey; the proprietor in 1795 was Rev. John Watson |
UJA.
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| Harmoney Hill | Lambeg | . | house on River Lagan; just N of Lambeg village; original house built 1600s as a modest factory owner's house by Dutch settler, Abraham Wolfenden; also known as Waterside, Harmony Hill & Lambeg House; remodelled in 1750 by Abraham's grandson Richard; the proprietor in 1795 was Messrs, R. & J. Wolfenden; house bought by Richard Niven in 1830 & renamed Chrome Hill to commemorate the discovery of bi-chromates for textile prontinmg; sold to Robert McKinstry in 1967 (b/w photo available) | old b/w map O6; UJA;LR 2016 p66-67 |
| Harmony Hill | Magheradrool | . | in Drumaness; the proprietor in 1795 was William Davidson; residence of late Thomas Adamson in 1940 |
UJA;DR 25/11/1940
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| Harp Hotel | Ballyphilip | . | an inn in Portaferry; proprietor in 1846 was Henry Coates |
POD
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| Harpers Bridge | Knockbreda | . | over a stream; 1km E of Purdysburn |
old b/w map P7
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| Harpers Hill | Donaghmore | . | in Dromantine Demesne; Mass said here during Penal times c. 1750 |
DDPP p36
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| Harriet Vale | Comber | . | house & estate of 36 acres in Gransha townland; leased by Robert Cunningham in 1863 from Lady Garvagh |
GV
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| Harrington | Bangor | . | villa in Farnham Rd, Bangor; residence of T. Bolton in 1901 | POD |
| Harrisons Close | Dromore | . | farm; 2km NE of Dromore town |
old b/w map J6
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| Harris' Mill | Magheradrool | . | on the southern outskirts of Ballynahinch; built by David Ker in 1816; later became a scutch mill for flax; ceased production in 1958 ; still in working order |
OBLS p37 (b/w photo)
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| Harrow-Pin Hill | Down | 21: 44/44 | hill with ancient rath; 4km NE of Clough | . |
| Harrymount | Donaghcloney | 20: 10/57 | farm; in Tullyheron townland, 1km N of Waringstown; residence of Rev. Henry Jenny in 1709 & Robert Beard in 1781 & Elizabeth Cooper in 1793 & William Gracey in 1858 |
PNNI V6 p 99;IIW V4 ;PR
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| Harrymount | Kilbroney | . | near Rostrevor; the proprietor in 1795 was Henry Courtney |
UJA
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| Harry'sWell | Dunsford | . | near Sheepland townland |
Inv 2001 p 27
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| Harryville | Magheradrool | . | in Alfred St, Ballynahinch; a Victorian villa built by Rev. John Shaw before 1870 ; residence of W.J. Bruce in 1910 |
WAB p8; POD
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| Hartfoot |
Kilkeel | . | the proprietor in 1795 was Thomas Pottinger; residence of John Nelson Esq. in 1856 |
UJA; POD
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| Hartford / Hardford Lodge | Newtownards | . | a house in West St, Newtownards; leased by William McFadden in 1863 from Marquis of Londonderry; residence of William Hervey McFadden in 1890s; listed 'at risk' in 2005 by Ulster Architectural Heritage Society |
GV; PPNZ; LR 2005 p76
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| Hartsfort | Newry | . | in Lisnaree townland; residence of Margaret Houston in 1782 |
IIW V4 p 169
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| Haslemere | Bangor | . | villas in Crawfordsburn Rd, Bangor; residence of Mrs Mc Gowan & John Robb in 1901 |
POD
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| Hassendean | Knockbreda | . | in Knock Rd, East Belfast; 2 residences being built in 1902 |
POD
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| Haulbowline Haulboling |
Kilkeel | . | a lighthouse built in 1823 on a rock to the SW of Cranfield Point to try to stop the wrecks ; means ' haunt of the eels' |
V3 p 52 OSM; GV; PNNI V3 p 59; JMLSG 2010 p68
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| Havelock House | Kilcoo | . | house & garden in Shore Rd, Newcastle; leased by Allan Gilmore in 1863 from Earl of Annesley; residence of Mrs. Gillmer in 1884 |
NWAG p 22;GV; POD
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| Havelock Place | Warrenpoint | . | a row of houses opposite the dock; built for widow's of sailors & spinsters; built c. 1880; photo available |
MSWAG p 50;
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| Haw Hill | Ballywalter | 21: 59/70 | farm & hill 3km NW of Ballywalter; | . |
| Haw (The) | Bangor | 15:54/81 | house & farm of 55 acres in Ballymaconnell townland; 2km SE of Bangor; leased by Jane Aicken in 1863 from Alexander Agnew | BM; GV |
| Haw (The) | Comber | 21: 43/71 | house & farm of 74 acres; 2km NW of Comber in Ballystockart townland ; leased by Samuel McKibbin in 1863 from Marquis of Londonderry & John Cleland; "The Haw" auction of valuable farms with scutch mill 16 Sep 1876 | GV ;DR |
| Haw (The) | Inishargy | 21; 62/65 | house & farm of 114 acres in Ballylimp townland, ; 2km NW of Ballyhalbert ; leased by John Browne in 1863 from Robert Ross |
GV
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| Haw (The) | Magheradrool | . | farm; in Magheraknock townland; 3km NW of Ballynahinch |
old b/w map N8
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| Haw (The) | Newtownards | . | farm in Drunhirk townland; residence of John Jameson in 1796 |
Registry of Deeds, Dublin Vol 515 p40
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| Haw Bog | Kilkeel | 29: 34/18 | farms; 1 km N of Ballymartin village | . |
| Haw House |
Kilmore |
. | in Drumaghlis townland; residence of Mr Edward Cleland in 1835 |
BN
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| Hawkins Bridge | Newry | 29: 12/30 | over Clanrye river, near Desert townland; named after William Hawkins |
PNNI V1 p 44
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| Hawks Hill | Grey Abbey | 21: 59/60 | hill; 3km S of Grey Abbey | . |
| Haw Lane Bridge | Saintfield | . | site of 13th mile post from Belfast of Co. Down Railway |
SHM '86 p 27
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| Hawlbowling Rock | Kilkeel | . | of Carlingford Bay; site of a lighthouse in 1886 |
POD
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| Hawthornden | Knockbreda | . | in Hawthornden Rd, Knock; 3 residences with lodge in 1902 |
POD
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| Hawthornhill | Annahilt | 20: 30/56 | farm;1km SE of Annahilt village | |
| Hawthorne Hill | Newry | . | residence of Hunt Walsh Chambre in 1821 the Chambre family in 1828 & 1852 | CSO; POD |
| Haye Park | Knockbreda | . | near Belfast; the proprietor in 1795 was Marquis of Donegall | UJA |
| Hayestown | Seapatrick | . | a house cluster near Banbridge | PR Catholic 1860 |
| Hayfield | Donaghadee | 15:58/78 | farm; 2km SW of Donaghadee town | . |
| Haytona Haytown |
Donaghadee | . | alternate names for Ballyhay townland in 1306 & 1336 | PNNI V2 p 184 |
| Hazel Bank | Loughinisland | 20: 39/44 | 2km N of Seaforde village in Drumnakelly townland; death of Mr. Matthew Blackwood, Seaforde 12 Jul 1879; residence of Ned Dornan & family in 1935 | DR; old b/w map L11; DS 2010 p39,92 |
| Hazelbank | Kilkeel | 29: 32/20 | farm, near Fork River, 5km W of Annalong | . |
| Hazelbank | Knockbreda | . | at 110 Kings Rd, East Belfast; residence of J.R. Moorhead in 1902; residence of A.T. Featherston in 1955; b/w photo available; now demolished; area known today as Kirk House & Hazelbank Court |
POD; ACC p49 -51,56
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| Hazelbank Cottages | Knockbreda | . | at 98 then 128-130 Kings Rd, Knock; two small semi detached cottages by 1895; residences of Mrs. Fairfield & the Garret family in 1930s | ACC p15,40,57; ACG p14,15 |
| Hazelbank | Tullylish | in Coose townland; the proprietor in 1795 was Henry Hamilton; residence of Samuel Law Esq. in 1819; the first spinning mill on the River Bann set up by Samuel Law of Hazelbank around 1836; in 1838 it employed 185 workers; Hazelbank Weaving Company opened 1880; conditions described (email me) | UJA; POD; BIH p O; UF p7,8; OGSLL p42 | |
| Hazel Dell | Hillsborough | 20: 27/58 | farm; in Magheradartin townland | . |
| Hazeldean | Bangor |
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villa in Ward Ave, Bangor; residence of J.H. Mulholland
in 1901
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POD |
| Hazelhill | Moira | . | farm in Kilminioge townland; residence of Eliabeth Hewitt in 1701; now disappeared |
PNNI V6 p 288; IIW V4 p61
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| Hazelmere | Kilbroney | . | near Rostrevor; residence of Mr. Rolston in 1910 |
POD
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| Hazel Villa | Knockbreda | . | at 286 Ravenhill Rd, East Belfast; residence of William Gouk in 1902 |
POD
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| Hazelwood | Holywood | 15:44/80 | farm; 3km NE of Holywood town | . |
| Head Inn | Down | . | in English St, Downpatrick ; the proprietor in 1846 & 1852 was Robert Denvir |
POD
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| Heart of Down Roadhouse | Magheradrool | . | near Ballynahinch; concert for Montalto workers here 2 Jan 1936 | DR |
| Heases Row | Warrenpoint | . | the proprietor in 1795 was John Mayne | UJA |
| Heathfield House | Comber | . | farm near Ballygowan; residence of William Gibson J.P. in 1910 | POD |
| Heath Hall | Kilkeel | 29: 30/16 | farm, 3km NW of Kilkeel; residence of John Seaver in 1777 & Thomas Seaver in 1881 & Miss Lucretia Davidson Moore in 1915 ; bought by Hugh McGlue in 1940s; now a guesthouse |
BN; OFN p 248; HPA p74 ,131
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| Heath Hall | Newry | . | in Co. Armagh side of town; residence of Mr. Peter McDonnell in 1862 & Mr. P. Kelly in 1881 | MIs; POD |
| Heath Hill | Dundonald | . | residence of Matthew Phoenix in 1902 | POD |
| Heathery Hill | Kilkeel | . | near Mullartown; residence of Edward Rodgers Esq. in 1867 | BN |
| Helens Bay | Bangor |
15:44/83
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3km W of Bangor town on Belfast Lough; named c. 1860 after 5th Lord Dufferin's mother Helen; a railway station here; proposed watering place 21 Aug 1875;holiday resort 6 Jul 1895; Presbyterian church here 31 Oct 1896; Tenants Defence Assoc 10 Dec 1898 (NC); new house for station master being erected 19 Feb 1924 DR* | NWAG p 37 ;BM; NC ; PNNI V2 p 174; DR* |
| Helenslea | Knockbreda | . | a big , old house opposite new Tullycarnet Primary School ; residence of Mr.J.A. Brand, manufacturer's agent c. 1920 ; now demolished |
ACG p36 ,123
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| Helen's Tower | Bangor | 15:50/77 | house & 241 acres in Conlig townland; SE corner of Clandeboye Estate; 4km S of Bangor town; named ater Helen Selina, Lady Dufferin (b. 1807); owned by Robert E.Ward in 1863; mentioned as a good place to visit in 1898 on a rail/ bicycle tour ; Tennyson's poem & Helens Tower 22 Dec 1883 (NC); b/w photo available |
GV; NWAG p 38; NC; LM 1994 p46-47; DS 2008 p44; ON p2
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| Hellayne Harrons | Bangor | . | alternate name of Copeland Islands in 1610 |
PNNI V2 p 171
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Helly Hunter buoy |
Kilkeel | . | in the Hoskin Channel at the entrance to Carlingford Lough used by shipping |
JMLSG 2010 p 69 map
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| Hen Island | Killinchy | 21: 52/62 | in Strangford Lough, 3km NE of Killinchy near Skettrick Island |
V7 p 86 , 92 OSM
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| Hen Mountain | Clonduff | 29: 24/28 | part of The Mournes, 3km SE of Hilltown; 1187 feet above sea level; remarkable appearance on account of the soil and bog having been washed by the rains from its top, leaving a its enormous masses of granite exposed; on top of the mountain you can find very dark, muddy coloured crystals; photo available |
V3 p 5 OSM ; NWAG p 38; PNNI V3 p 141; CP 9/8/2012
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| Hen's Lough | Annahilt | . | very small; near the Ballynahinch to Hillsborough road |
old b/w map M7
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| Hen's Rocks | Slanes | . | in the Irish Sea near Ballyspurge townland |
old b/w map U16
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| Henry Hill | Magherally | 20: 14/47 | farm; 3km NE of Banbridge; the proprietor in 1795 was John Walker; residence of Rev. Nathaniel Shaw in 1812 & Rev.Henry Davis in 1819 |
UJA; POD
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| Henryvale | Dundonald | . | residence of John Sinclair in 1842 & 1852 |
BN; POD
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| Henryville | Bangor | . | villa in Ward ave, Bangor ; residence of Thomas Elliott in 1901 |
POD
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| Henryville | Comber | . | house & farm in Ballymaglaff townland; leased by Robert Simonton in 1863 from William Morrow |
GV ; OS map 1902 5.10
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| Henryville | Knockbreda | . | residence & small farm; just S of Ballymacarret; click here for a photo and more information | . |
| Herbert Villa | Knockbreda | . | in Knock Rd, East Belfast; residence of Mrs Shearer in 1902 |
POD
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| Herdstown | Donaghadee | . | a townland 2 km W of Donaghadee; 240 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' Herd's townland'; only a townland since 1810; some bog here; National School & railway line here in 1863 | V17 p 124 & V7 45 OSM; PNNI V2 p 191;GV |
| Herdstown House | Donaghadee | 15:57/80 | house & farm of 78 acres; 2km W of Donaghadee town; the proprietor in 1795 was Alexander McMinn; residence of Alexander McMinn Esq. in 1843; held in fee by Alexander McMinn in 1863 & 1886; owned by Alexander McMinn in 1876 with 239 acres; residence of Mrs McMinn in 1910 |
UJA;POD ; GV ;old b/w map X8; LOI; POD
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| Hermitage (The) | Kilcoo | . | built 1770 by James Hamilton, 2nd earl of Clanbrassil & used as a summer house for the gentry of Tollymore Park; it was a memorial tyo his friend John Montagu, Marquess of Monthermer who died 1770 aged 35 |
MO 22/10/1024 p25
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| Hermitage (The) | Warrenpoint | . | a house & small garden in Back Rd, Warrenpoint , leased by Henry L. Rutton in 1863 from James Erskine; residence of John McCreight in 1886 |
GV ; PRONI Wills
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| Hermit's Glen | Kilcoo | . | near Millstone Mountain in the Mournes; a waterfall on Slieve Donard with the glen |
NWAG p 10
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| Heron's Hill | Drumballyroney | . | a farm on a hill in Tirfergus townland; also an ancient rath |
PNNI V6 p 177
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| Heron Island | Killinchy | . | in Ballygigon townland; one of only a few patches of scrubby oak woodland left in this parish in 1833 |
V7 p 87 OSM
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| Heron Lough | Killinchy | 21: 49/58 | 3km S of Killinchy ; largest lake in this parish |
V7 p 86 OSM
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| Heron Lough | Kilmore | 21: 41/50 | 12 acre lake in Drumnaconnor townland, 3km WNW of Crossgar; click here to see its location on a map ; click here for a photo |
BN 15/6/1764.
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| Herring Bay | Grey Abbey | 21: 58/65 | E of Ballygarvan townland, 2km S of Grey Abbey | . |
| Hibernia Cottage | Holywood | . | house & yard in Hibernia Place ,Holywood; owned by William Reid in 1863 but unoccupied | GV |
| Highlands (The) | Loughinisland | . | house & farm of 131 acres in Farranfad townland, 3km S W of Downpatrick; residence of Robert Gordon Esq.; land owner in Seaforde & Hollymount, presentation of plate 8 Nov 1851 ; leased by Robert Gordon in 1863 from H.W. Meredyth; owned by Robert Gordon J.P. in 1876 with 190 acres & also 1886 & Mr. Robert Jennings in 1939 | DR; old b/w map M 13; GV; POD ; LOI; DR |
| Hilden | Blaris |
20:27/7
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now part of Lisburn; Hughes & Kelly stabbed here 14 Aug & 25 Sep 1858; residence of William Barbour in 1836 & owned by William Barbour in 1876 & residence of David Robinson in 1929 & William McIlroy J.P. in 1937 | DR; LOI; Irish Gleanings; HCDTD p 60 |
| Hill (The) | Donaghadee | 15:56/78 | farm; 4km WSW of Donaghadee town | . |
| Hill (The) | Down | . | in Saul St, Downpatrick, near Ardmore ; residence of Rev. Samuel Craig c. 1830 & Dr. E.F. Nelson in 1886 & 1901 |
HFPNSC p111; POD
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| Hill (The) | Drumbo | 20: 32/61 | farm; SE of Crossan townland | . |
| Hill (The) | Killyleagh | 21: 53/54 | farm; 1km N of Killyleagh | . |
| Hill (The) | Kilmood | . | in Drumhirk townlan; residence of Messrs. McKee in 1912 |
POD
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| Hill (The) | Magheradroll | 20: 33/57 | farm; on the Ballynahinch to Lisburn road | . |
| Hill (The) | Seapatrick | . | farm; in Ballydown townland |
PNNI V6 p 306
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| Hillan's Hotel | Newry | . | in Water St, Newry; also a posting house ; residence of Edward Kelly in 1825 |
POD; PR
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| Hillbrook | Holywood | . | house & 1 acre in Ballykeel townland; residence of Misses Dawson , John Simms & William Bankhead in 1852; leased by Allen Clarke in 1863 from William Bankhead; residence of John Anderson in 1886 & John Mitchell Dickson in 1891 |
POD; GV; POD; OFN p 122
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| Hillcrest | Inishargy | 21; 62/66 | farm; in Balliggan townland , 2km W of the shore | . |
| Hillcrest | Saintfield | 20; 38/58 | farm; 3 km SW of Saintfield | . |
| Hillcrest | Bangor | . | villa in Princetown Rd, Bangor; residence of H.H. Mussen in 1910 |
POD
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Hill Farm (The)
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Killinchy
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a farm; residence of Thomas McCann in 1910
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POD
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| Hillhall | Drumbo Drumbeg Lambeg |
. | a townland ; click here to see its location on a map for Drumbo;click here to see its location on a townland map for Drumbeg; known as Ballydonounkilmuck in 1742; the manor house was burnt down in 1708; the proprietor in 1833 was Lord Downshire whose agent was Mr Reilly of Hillsborough; school established in 1814 ;10 landholders; rent was 30 shillings an acre; land middling quality; land agent Mr W. Malcom lived in Hillhall in 1833; in 1833 there were 25 houses; 14 families were employed in agriculture & 7 in trade or manufacture; 63 males & 63 females; 8 servants; Presbyterian church here | Registry of Deeds, Dublin Vol110 p215; V12 p 101 & V7 p59, 63 & V17 p 120 OSM; GIPR |
| HillHall House | Drumbo | . | the proprietor in 1795 was John Turner; residence of William McCormack in 1911 |
UJA; 1911 Census; CWGC
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| Hillhead | Ardglass | . | farm; 4km NW of Ardglass town; residence of Alexander Hill in 1910 |
old b/w map O 16; POD
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| Hillhead | Ardkeen | 21: 61/59 | farm; near Ballycranbeg townland | . |
| Hill Head (The) | Aghaderg | . | farm; 2km NW of Loughbrickland |
old b/w map E6
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| Hill Head | Ballee | 21: 52/40 | farm, near Ballyhossett townland; residence of John Hynds in 1817 |
PR
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| Hillhead | Bangor | 15:47/81 | farm; just S of Crawfordsburn village | . |
| Hillhead | Blaris | 20: 26/62 | farm; 2km SE of Lisburn | . |
| Hill Head | Comber | 21: 43/66 | house & farm of 55 acres in Ballyrush townland;4km SW of Comber;leased by James Montgomery in 1863 from Marquis of Londonderry |
GV
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| Hill Head | Dromore | 20: 25/53 | farm; 5km E of Dromore on Ballynahinch road | . |
| Hillhead | Drumbeg | 20: 31/60 | farm; just off the Ballynahinch to Lisburn road | . |
| Hillhead | Drumgooland | . | farm; 3km NW of Ballyward |
old b/w map G9
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| Hillhead | Garvaghy | 20: 21/43 | farm; 6km S of Garvaghy village | . |
| Hillhead | Killaney | . | farm; 3km SW of Baordmills |
old b/w map N7
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| Hill Head | Killyleagh | 21: 46/54 | farm, 5km W of Killyleagh | . |
| Hill Head | Kilmore | 21: 45/51 | a clachan of 8 houses in 1863 , about one mile south of the town of Crossgar and is approached by a lane from the Crossgar to Downpatrick road; residence of John McClurg (labourer) in 1850s & 1860s |
PMGFH
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| Hillhead | Newtownards | . | house & farm of 58 acres in Drumawhy townland; leased by Robert McGimpsey in 1863 from Marquis of Londonderry ; residence of Miss Maud McGimpsey in 1940 |
GV; PR
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| Hillhead | Saintfield | 20: 34/56 | farm; 3km NW of Ballynahinch on the Lisburn road | |
| Hill House | Dundonald | . | in Ballyhanwood; residence of the Morrow family since 1840s |
TMUOP p154
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| Hill House | Kilkeel | . | near Annalong; residence of W.J. McKibbin in 1910 | POD |
| Hill House | Killyleagh | . | in Cluntagh townland; residence of Mr. Eagle in 1861 |
New York Times; BN 28/1/1861
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| Hill House | Seapatrick | . | farm; near Seapatrick parish church in Ballykeel townland | PNNI V6 p 307 |
| Hillmodemanagh | Comber | land & tithes granted to Hugh Montgomerie in 1626 | V17 p 133 OSM | |
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Hills (The)
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Killinchy
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residence of William McIlwrath in 1910
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POD
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| Hillsborough | Hillsborough | 20: 25/59 | a parish & a town and a townland of 642 acres; 5km SW of Lisburn; click here for a photo & more information | . |
| Hillsborough Fort | Hillsborough | 20:25/59 | The Old Castle; built 1630; click here for a photo and more information |
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| Hillsborough Castle | Hillsborough | . | built 1797; click here for a photo and more information |
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| Hillside | Comber | . | house & farm of 51 acres in Ballystockard townard, 2km NW of Comber town; leased by John Gracey in 1863 from John Cleland |
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| Hillside Farm | Holywood | 15:42/78 | farm; 3km SE of Holywood town | . |
| Hillside | Kilcoo | . | house, yard & garden in Shore Rd, Newcastle; leased by David Mahood in 1863 from Earl Annesley |
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| Hillside | Magherdrool | 20: 36/49 | farm; 4km S of Ballynahinch | . |
| Hillside | Seapatrick | . | in Banbridge; residence of James Fryar in 1897 |
MIs
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| Hilltop | Killinchy | 21: 46/56 | farm, in Raffery townland | . |
| Hilltop | Saintfield | 20: 39/63 | farm near Lisdoonan townland | . |
| Hilltown | Clonduff | 29: 21/29 | a town 12km ENE of Newry in Carcullion townland on the Newry to Kilcoo Road; click here for a photo & more information | . |
| Hilltown Lodge | Clonduff | . |
erected in 1798, architect was Charles J. Lilley; seat of the Lindsay family in early 19th century; occupied by Dr. Joseph Sheehy-Skeffington (inspector of schools) during 1st World War; description available |
AR p 3; TC p18 |
| Hilltowne | Moira | . | alternate name of Ballyknock townland in 1631 | PNNI V6 p 282 |
| Hillview Farm | Bangor |
15:45/79
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farm; 2km SSW of Crawordsburn | . |
| Hillview | Knockbreda | . | 2 villas in Barnetts Rd, East Belfast; residence of John Sloan & Thomas Allen in 1902 |
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| Hillview | Saintfield | . | residence of Rev. J.J. Gardiner, curate, in 1870 | SHM '86 p 30 |
| Hillyard House | Kilmegan | . | in Castle Ave, Castlewellan; two storey residence of Dr. Hillyard 1910-1930 ; drawing available | CTHT 3 |
| Hinshigo | Drumballyroney | . | see Hunshigo & Annahinchigo | V3 p 14 OSM |
| Hoare Abbey | Grey Abbey | . | ancient townland in 17th century in East Down; another name for Grey Abbey; | V17 p 123 & V7 p72 OSM |
| Hobbs Kesh |
Magheralin
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. | on the road to Lurgan across into Co. Armagh; kesh means ' wattled causeway' | PNNI V6 p 221 |
| Hog Island |
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. | BCD Railway- cutting on Hog Island 5 July 1856; residence of John Falloona in 1861 | DR; LM 1991 p23; PR |
| Hogs Lough | Saintfield | 20: 36/58 | 5km W of Saintfield on the Carryduff to Ballynahinch road; click here to see its location on a map; contained pike, trout & eels in 1837 |
V7 p 117, 119 OSM
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| Hogs Mount | Killyleagh | 21: 50/55 | farm near Clea Lough 3km NW of Killyleagh | . |
| Hogstown | Donaghadee |
15:58/79
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a townland 2km SW of Donaghadee town; 137 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; contains a small pond and some bog; railway line here in 1863; owned by Alexander McMinn in 1863 | V17 p 124 & V7 p45 OSM; PNNI V2 p 192;GV |
| Hogstown House | Donaghadee | . | owned by James Patton with 51 acres in 1876 & Agnes Patton with 1 acre |
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| Holborn Hall | Bangor | . | opening by Plymouth fraternity 11 Nov 1893 |
NC
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| Holdens Valley Holdings Valley |
Donaghcloney | 20: 9/54 | farm in Magherana townland; just S of Waringstown; residence of William Brown in 1788 & Alice Menagh in 1813 & William Shaw in 1834 |
old b/w map H3; IIW V4
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| Holland House | Knockbreda | . | in 67 Sandown Rd, Knock; a 21 room residence of Joseph Holland c. 1900s; demolished in 2005 |
Shirley Holland & Fiona Leewis
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| Hollow (The) | Dromore | 20: 23/53 | farm; 4km E of Dromore on the Ballynahinch road | . |
| Hollow (The) | Kilmore | . | farm in Listooder; birthplace of James Newell in 1852 |
MO 25/7/2007
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| Hollow (The) | Newtownards | 15:53/76 | farm; 3km NE of Newtownards town | . |
| Hollybank | Dundonald | . | house & farm of 31 acres in Ballylisbredan townland, ; 1km SE of Dundonald town;leased by Joseph Dunne in 1863 from rep. John Cumming |
old b/w map S7; GV
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| Holly Bush | Kilmegan | 29: 38/37 | farm, near Moneylane townland 4km ENE of Castlewellan | . |
| Holly Crescent | Killinchy | 21: 49/59 | farm; 2km S of Killinchy | . |
| Hollycroft | Comber | 21: 40/64 | farm; 3km W of Ballygowan | . |
| Holly Lodge | Kilbroney | . | house & 2 acres in Moygannon townland; leased by Joseph Belcher in 1863from Roger Hall | GV |
| Hollymount | Down | 21: 46/44 | townland of 884 acres ; 2km W of Downpatrick; known as Drumcullen in ancient times ; click here to see its location on a townland map; bought from Thomas Cromwell by Richard West in 1626; owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to Richard & Royal West Esq.; owned by the Southwell Estate in 1752 and leased to Cromwell Price Esq. ;school here in 1836 ; school exams: new church 30 Mar 1839; Poor Law district population was 2741 in 30 Nov 1839; presentation from tenantry 8 Nov 1851; opening of Orange Hall 3 Jul 1875 | LM 1985 p53; LM 1985 pSHM '90 p 11; V17 p 49, 52, 59 OSM; LM 1991 p23; DR ; TCC p 33; O'L V1 p 306;LM 2018 p31-46 |
| Hollymount House | Down | . | house & large estate of 423 acres; described as having 2 storys with 5 windows across, a central entrance with walls rising to a cornice with pedestal parapet; residence of Nicholas Price before 1709; the proprietor in 1795 was Francis Savage; residence of Colonel Forde in 1836; described as neat, plain, not very large, surrounded by 80 acres of woodland; article about Robert Gordon Esq.; 23 Sep 1837; residence of Lady Dowager Harriet Forde in 1852; demesne lands to be let 27 Nov 1852: address to tenants by Lady Forde 15 Oct 1853; leased by Robert F. Gordon in 1863 (423 acres) from H.W. Meredyth; largly demolished by 1852; owned by Sir H. W. Meredyth in 1899 |
UJA; LM 1985 p9; LR 2010 p72; POD; GV ; DR; DAIPC p76
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| Holly Park | Killinchy | 21: 49/59 | farm; 3km S of Killinchy; residence of Hamilton Trail Johnston Esq. in 1862 & Rev. D.R. Moore in 1886 |
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| Holly Park | Knockbreda | . | in Kings Rd, East Belfast; residence of J.C.M. Brown in 1902 |
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| Holm Bay | Killyleagh | 21: 53/53 | in Strangford Lough, 1km N of Killyleagh | . |
| Holme Cottage | Bangor | . | a villa; residence of Mrs Campbell Gardner in 1910 | POD |
| Holm Factory | Dromore | . | just outside town on the Lurgan Road; built in 1910 for the linen industry by Murphy & Stevenson & Mr. Doak | MOF p 5; ODHD p25 |
| Holypark Park | Killinchy | . | the proprietor in 1795 was Rev. A. H. Trail |
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| Holy Wells | Ballytrustan | 21: 62/47 | near the Irish Sea, old church near Tullycarnan townland | . |
| Holywood | Holywood |
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on Belfast Lough; a town, a townland of 755 acres & a parish ; click here for a map of the townlands ;click here for photos & more information | . |
| Holywood Abbey |
Holywood | . | at the east side of town; the abbey became a friary in 15th century |
LR 2005 p16
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| Holywood Arches | Holywood | . | two bridges built in 1849 for Belfast & Co. Down Railway over Holywood & Upper Newtownards roads; demolished in 1957 for road widening ; b/w photo available |
ACC p79
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| Holywood House | Holywood | . | house & 148 acres in Holywood townland; residence of Robert Isaac in 1784 ; gentleman's house in 1834; residence of late Thomas Bunbury Isaac in 1836 & James Orr Esq. before 1839; residence of Henry Harrison in 1852 & Robert Thompson in 1862; leased by Henry Harrison in 1863 from John Harrison ; owned by Henry Harrison's represenatives with 3653 acres in 1876 |
JML pvi; Bristol Mercury 5/11/1836; V7 p 76 OSM; BN;
old b/w map T5 ; POD; GV; LOI
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| Holywood Hill House | Holywood | . | farm; 1km SE of Holywood town |
old b/w map T5; Q4 CBSA
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| Holywood Moss | Holywood | . | farm near Killeen ; residence of the Boyd family c. 1860s |
PR; Q5/7 CBSA
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| Homra House | Blaris | 20: 27/61 | farm; in Ballyhomra townland; the proprietor in 1795 was Marcus Corry; residence of Col. Marcus Corry in 1824 & 1836 |
UJA; POD; V12 p 34 OSM
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| Honey Hall | Magheradrool | . | farm; just NW of Ballynahinch town |
old b/w map M9
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| Hope & Anchor Inn |
Down | . | in Irish St, Downpatrick; the propirietor in 1824 was Adam Hughes |
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| Hopefield | Bangor | 15:55/80 | farm; 4km SE of Bangor town in ballygrainey townland ; residence of Thomas Sinclair in 1887 & William Gilliland in 10 Sep 1894 |
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| Horn Bridge | Kilcoo | . | a gothic style bridge in Tollymore Park; built c. 1780 by Thomas Wright |
MO 22/10/1024 p25
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| Horn Castle | Ardglass | . | an ancient Norman castle built around 12th century by the Savage family; it changed hands freqently;in 1578 it was taken from the O'Neills, after a stout resistance by Sir Nicholas Bagenal, Marshall of Ireland, who placed a strong garrison there and it fell again into the possession of the Irish in the rebellion of 1641; the late Lord Lecale in 1789 converted a ruin called the new works tenanted by Capt. Grace Newark into a spacious dwelling house, Horn Castle adjoining it was fitted up as a kitchen; |
V17 p 3, 11, 12 OSM : O'L V1 p 167
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| Horse Island | Down | . | also known as Masters Island, legend about a stone chest |
O'L V1 p 258, 272
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| Horse Island | Inishargy | 21: 59/61 | in Strangford Lough, very near shore near Gransha townland; 23 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map | . |
| Horse Island | Tullynakill | 21: 50/67 | in Strangford Lough, 2km E of Ballydrain townland | . |
| Horse Rock | Bangor | 15:45/83 | in Helen's Bay; 4km W of Bangor town | . |
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Hoskin Channel |
Kilkeel | . | body of water at the entrance to Carlingford Lough used by shipping |
JMLSG 2010 p 69 map
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| House that Jack Built or House (The) |
Kilkeel | . | in Glassdrummond townland; residence of John Brown Esq. in 1863 & Mrs Brown in 1910 |
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| Howard's Hill | Holywood | 15:44/80 | 4km NE of Holywood | . |
| Howds Hole | Ardglass | 21: 56/37 | small bay ;1km S of Ardglass | . |
| Howe (The) | Dromore | 20: 26/53 | farm; 7km E of Dromore near Ballynahinch road; residence of Mrs. Sarah McKee (widow of Rev. John McKee) in 1902 |
PRONI wills
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| How Mill Rock | Cadtleboy | . | near Cloghy; schooner Rival wrecked here 13 Dec 1878 |
BoTWR/MB
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| Hulemachena | Miscellaneous | . | or Ballyhullenegay; Ancient townland in 17th century in East Down | V17 p123 OSM |
| Hunshigo Lake | Drumballyroney | 29: 24/36 | 4km NE of Rathfriland; in Tirygory, Lackan & Lisnisk; ancient wooden vessel found in bog here in 1834 |
V3 p 10 OSM; PNNI V6 p 181
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| Hunters Close | Tullylish | . | farm; 3km SSW of Gilford |
old b/w map E4
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| Hunters Hall | Moira | . | farm; 4km SE of Moira town; residence of John Monroe in 1866 & James McCullough in 1889 & 1910 |
old b/w map J3; MIs; POD
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| Huntly Huntly Glen |
Seapatrick | . | farm; 3km NW of Banbridge; where King William 3rd forded the Bann River on his way to Boyne in 1690; residence of Hugh Dunbar in 1838 & William Aulds in 1886 |
old b/w map G5; PNNI V6 p 310, 322, 323, 349 ; POD;
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| Huntley House | Seapatrick | . | near Banbridge; residence of Richard Hale c. 1900 |
OB p14
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| Hurds Hill | Holywood | . | the highest of the range of hills in Ballymenagh townland |
V7 p 73 OSM
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| Hut (The) | Kilkeel | . | near Annalong; residence of G. Herbert Brown in 1910 |
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| Hydro | Kilbroney | . | in Knockbarragh townland; residence of Dr Bell in 1910 |
POD
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| Hyland Lodge | Kilcoo | . | house & garden in Shore Rd, Newcastle; leased by the Postmaster John Hyland in 1863 from Earl of Annesley; residence of Mrs. Hyland in 1884 |
NWAG p 22;GV ; POD
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| Hytowlan | Newry | . | ancient name for Ballyholland in 1552 |
PNNI V1 p 9, 72
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