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Place Names of Co. Down: U,V,W, Y and Z
| U....... | V....... | Wa....... | We....... | Wh....... | Wi....... | Wo....... | Wr....... | Y....... | Z......... |
| Place Names | Parish | Map Ref | Information | Reference |
| Ulidia | Holywood | . | 94 Holywood Rd, Strandtown; residence of A. McLachlan in 1902 & Rev. James McConnell of Megain Presbyterian Church, Ballymacarrett in 1910 |
POD; ACS p24
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| Ulster Arms | Comber | . | in Comber town; proprietor in 1930s was James Milling |
TOOC p 95
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| Ulster Arms | Seapatrick | . | in Banbridge; owned by Harpur Bell of Ballynahinch after 1st World War |
RCDJB p3
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| Ulsterville | Kilcoo | . | a villa in Newcastle; residence of Mrs Bell in 1910 |
POD
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| Unicarval | Dundonald | 21: 44/71 | a townland 2km NW of Comber; 148 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; its old name was Ballywynnicarwell which means ' place of the bog of the sacred tree'; owned by Clannboy O'Neills before 1600; the proprietor in 1837 was Mr Cummings who farmed it all & paid £22 to the rectory of Dundonald per annum;good land; special feature article on George Allen's shorthorn cattle 17 Mar 1877; death of Mr George Allen M.P. 20 Nov 1886 (DR) North Down Harriers meeting 30 Sep 1891 (NC) | V7 p 41, 43 ,65 OSM; TMUOP p65, 231; DR; NC |
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Unicarval House |
Dundonald | . | house & farm of 148 acres; residence of the Cumming family in 1797- 1830; the propietor in 1795 was Robert Cumming ; attached by United Irishmen in rebellion of 1798 & Mr. Cuming killed; held in fee by George Allen in 1863; drawing available | TOOC p43; UJA; GV; TMUOP p92; TOOC p43 |
| Unicarvalillo | Comber | . | farm; 1km NNW of Comber town |
old b/w map S7
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| Union Hill | Dromore | . | farm; 1km SE of Dromore town in Greenoge townland; residence of Elizabeth McCann in 1816 & Mr Moreland in 1848 |
old b/w map J6; PR; IIW V4 p115
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| Union Lodge | Aghaderg | . | 3km WSW of Loughbrickland, in Lisnabrague townland; formerly called Lisnabrague House; a propietor in 1795 was William Fivey; residence of William Fivey Esq. in 1836 & A. McElvaine in 1910 |
UJA; V12 p 10 OSM; old b/w map D5; PNNI V6 p21, 44,
318; POD
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| Union Lodge | Killaney | . | in Carricknaveigh townland; residence of Miss Jane Sturgeon in 1859 |
PRONI wills
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| Upper Quarter | Ballykinler | . | in Middle Ballykinler townland |
PE
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| Uraghamore | Comber | . | 3 storey house in Castle St, Comber town; means ' place of the big yew trees'; residence of James Andrews in 1830s & Mrs. John Andrews in 1912; photo available |
TOOC p41 ,42; POD; ACOC p12
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| Vaughan Ville | Dromore | . | a propietor in 1795 was George Vaughan |
UJA
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| Vermont | Magheradrool | 20: 35/57 | farm; in Creevytennat townland; residence of John Johnston 19 Jun 1794; a propietor in 1795 was Thomas Johnsron |
NS; UJA
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| Vian Lodge | Down | . | 2km SSW of Downpatrick; to let by Mr Nevin & Thomas Phelan 18 May 1795 | NS |
| Vianstown Veine's town |
Down | . | house cluster & farm of 62 acres, 2km SSW of Downpatrick; in Ballyvange townland; owned by the Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to John Treanor Esq. & Roger West Esq.; great thunderstorm, effects of lightning on Mr Reid's residence 9 Aug 1879; Vianstown Cottage also here | LM 1985 p,52; old b/w map N15; DR; O'L V1 p 312 |
| Vianstown House | Down | . | built before 1798 when residence of Rev. Bernan Ward; residence of the Reid family in 1836; leased by John Cleland in 1863 from David S. Ker |
UJA; MID p 65 ;GV;LM 1985 p8,9
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| Vicarage Farm | Tullylish | 20: 9/50 | farm; 2km N of Lawrencetown | . |
| Vicknekelly | Dromore | . | alternate spelling for Ballyvicknacally townland in Sunsidy Roll of 1663 |
PNNI V6 p 117
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| Vickonmollagh | Dromore | . | alternate name used for Backnamullagh townland in 1659 census |
PNNI V6 p 108
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| Victoria Cotage | Down | . | in Saul St, Downpatrick; residence of Mrs. Dorothy Anne Quaile Jan 1868 |
findmypast archives
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| Victoria Cottage | Magheradrool | . | 2km SE of Ballynahinch |
old b/w map M 10
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| Victoria Hotel | Down | . | in Irish St, Downpatrick ; the proprietor in 1846 was William Newell |
POD
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| Victoria Hotel | Drumgath | . | an inn in Dromore St, Rathfriland ; the proprietor in 1846 was John Kilpatrick & John Jennings in 1852 |
POD
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| Victoria Hotel | Newry | . | an inn in Hill St, Newry ; the proprietor in 1846 was Greer & Nicholson |
POD
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| Victoria Hotel | Newtownards | .. | in Francis St, Newtownards ; the proprietor in 1846 was Joseph Wallace | POD |
| Victoria Hotel | Seapatrick | . | an inn in Newry St, Banbridge ; the proprietor in 1846 was James McWilliams |
POD
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| Victoria Hotel | Warrenpoint | . | an inn in Warrenpoint; the proprietor in 1846 was William Halligan |
POD
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| Victoria House | Seapatrick | . | in Newry Rd, Banbridge ; residence of Miss McWilliam in 1910 |
POD
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| Victoria Terrace | Holywood | . | a row of 2 house in High St,Holywood owned by Hugh Stewart in 1863 | GV |
| Victoria Villas | Bangor |
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villas in Crawfordsburn Rd , Bangor; residence of Samuel
McCullough in 1901
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POD |
| Victoria Villas | Holywood | . | 79 & 81 Victoria Rd , Sydenham ; residence R.H. Horrobin & Mrs Kidney in 1902 |
POD
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| Vievtara | Bangor |
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villa in Donaghadee Rd , Bangor; residence of Alfred
McBlaine in 1901
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POD |
| Villa (The) | Inishargy | . | in Kircubbin; residence of Miss Chambers in 1910 |
GV
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| Villa-de-Russe | Knockbreda | . | in Gilnahirk Rd, Knock; residence of William McNeice in 1902 |
POD
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| Ville/ Villa | Dromore | . | the propietor in 1795 was John Vaughan; residence of John Vaughan Esq. in 1824 |
UJA; POD
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| Villette | Knockbreda | . | in Kings Rd, East Belfast ; residence of Henry Russell in 1902 |
POD
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| Vimy | Knockbreda | . | now 31 Gilnahirk Rd, Knock; built c. 1915 by James Campbell & named after 1st World War battle | ACC p97,102 ; ACG p23 |
| Vincent Cottage | Bangor | . | in Bimgham St , Bangor; residence of John Swan in 1901 |
POD
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| Violet Hill | Newry | . | a Catholic High School and College ( St. Colmans) in 46 Armagh Road, Newry, Co. Down BT35 6PP ; http://www.stcolmans.org.uk/ |
POD; PE
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| Violet Lodge | Bangor | . | a villa; residence of Robert Boag in 1910 | POD |
| Vionville | Dundonald | . | of Knock Rd, Castlebeg area; large house & grounds in 1902; residence of Samuel Haslett in 1891 |
OS map 1902 5.09 ; MIs
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| Vragh flu | Kilkeel | . | alternate name for Kilkeel River in 1610 |
PNNI V3 p 181
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| Walkers Hotel | Magheradrool | . | on Market Square, Ballynahinch; built by David Ker in 1831; run by Walkers before 1900 then owned by Hugh McLeigh |
OBLS p11 (b/w photo)
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| Wallace's Bridge | Kilmood | 21: 44/64 | over Blackwater River ;near Magherascouse Lough | . |
| Wallace's Deed | Newtownards | . | an area of housing in Newtownards but razed after 1839 |
PE.
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| Wallace Park | Tullynakill | 21: 47/64 | farm; in Lisbane townland | . |
| Wallaces Hill Head | Aghaderg | . | farm; in SW of parish near Sahnkill near Conn's standing stone |
PNNI V6 p 33
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| Wallace Hill | Killyleagh | 21: 48/51 | hill ;3km SW of Killyleagh | . |
| Wallaces Rocks | Inishargy | 21: 64/68 | rocky point; 2km S of Ballywalter near Roddans; schooner Esther Ann wrecked here 13 Feb 1879 |
BoTWR/MB
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| Walmer | Bangor | . | in Ballyholme Rd, Bangor; residence of William Simpson in 1901 |
POD
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| Walshestown | Saul | . | click here to see its location on a townland map;on Strangford Lough; ancient castle; & Catholic chapel here, also Myra Castle; seat of the Walshe family in 1613; townland owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 ;owned by the Southwell Estate in 1752 and leased to Mr. Justice Ward & Francis Annesley Esq.; a propietor in 1795 was Richard F. Anderson; owned by heirs of Lord De Clifford, Mr Woulfe & R.J. Anderson in 1836; old fort; gravelly soil | UJA; V17 p 114, 115 OSM; LM 1985 p53; LM 1991 p23; O'L V1 p 219 & B p 140 |
| Walshestown Castle | Saul | 21: 54/49 | 5km W of Strangford town; click here for a photo & more information | . |
| Walter Rocks | Ballyphilip | 21: 58/51 | in Strangford Lough, 1km NW of Portaferry |
PNNI V2 p 39.
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| Wands-worth House | Holywood | . | in Strandtown; address of George L. MacLaine in 1886 |
POD
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| Wandsworth House | Holywood | . | in Greenwood, Knock; a grand house; residence of Edward Stringer in 1918 |
ACS p133
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| Ward Hill | Ardglass | . | Ardglass means ' green height' & refers to Ward Hill | . |
| Ward Park | Bangor | . | formerly a brickwprks; converted to a public park in Bangor in 1912;photo available |
Bangor p18
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| Wardens Corner | Bangor | . | junction of Main, Hamilton & Castle Sts, Bangor; the heart of Bangor; photo available |
Bangor p4
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| Wards Arms | Inishargy | . | an inn in Kircubbin; proprietor in 1846 was John Boyd |
POD
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| Ward Cottages | Bangor | . | 2 residences in Castle Street | OS map 1901 2.06 |
| Ward Villas | Bangor | . | built by Russell brothers in 1855; 2 residences between Bangor & Ballyholme Bays in Corporation townland in 1863 owned by Robert E. Ward |
GV ;OS map 1901 2.06
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| Waringsfield | Moira | . | farm estate in 1837; 1km SW of Moira town; the propietor in 1795 was Jasper & D. Warring; owned by Jasper Waring in 1814 & Thomas Waring in 1876 with 2055 acres; residence of Rev. T.B. Harper in 1910 | UJA; V12 p 118 OSM ;MIs; LOI; POD |
| Waringsford | Garvaghy | 20: 23/49 | gentelman's seat in ruins in 1836 & village; 6km SE of Dromore ; in Tullinisky townland, previously called Mill Town because of Ervine's mill ; meeting of the Waringsford Volunteers 5 Jan 1793; the propietor in 1795 was H. W. Knox | NS; UJA; V12 p 80 OSM; PNNI V6 p 210 ; ARF |
| Waringstown | Donaghcloney | 20: 10/55 | 4km NW of Donaghcloney town;a village in Tullyheron & Magherana townlands; click here for a photo and more information | . |
| Waringstown House | Donaghcloney | . | just W of the town, near the church; built 1667 by William Waring; residence of the Rev. Holt Waring in 1836; described then as an extensive, ancient-looking building with an ornamental garden; owned by Thomas Waring in 1876 with 2438 acres; residence of Col. Thomas Waring in 1886 | PE; old b/w map H3; LM 1986 p9; V12 p 60 OSM; LOI; POD ; |
| Warings View | Donaghcloney | . | farm; 2km E of Waringstown; residence of William Nicholson in 1839 | old b/w map I 3; IIW V4 p121 |
| Warren (The) | Ballywalter | . | residence of Thomas & Mary Ann Johnston in 1917 | CWGC |
| Warren (The) | Bangor |
15:47/78
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SW of Clandeboye Estate; 4km SW of Bangor town | . |
| Warren | Blaris | . | see Old Warren | V12 p 28 OSM |
| Warren Bog | Drumballyroney | . | alternate name for Aughnavallog townland in 1834 |
PNNI V6 p 154, 156
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| Warren House | Donaghadee | . | in Warren Rd, Donaghadee; residence of William Milliken in 1910 |
POD
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| Warren Point | Killinchy | 21: 53/57 | in Strangford Lough, 4km SE of Killinchy | . |
| Warrenpoint | Warrenpoint | 29: 14/18 | town & parish on Carlingford Lough, 9km SE of Newry; click here for a photo and more information; click here for a map of the townlands | . |
| Washington Villas | Bangor | . | 4 residences in Clifton Road; #4 was residence of Edward Harpur in 1901 | OS map 1901 2.06 ; POD |
| Watch Hill | Tullynakill | 21: 52/64 | on Reagh Island ;in Strangford Lough | . |
| Wateresk Wateraske |
Kilmegan | . | a townland 4km E of Castlwellan town; 661 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; remains of an ancient graveyard & rath here ; site of an ancient Catholic chapel dedicated to St. Caolan; part of the Blundell Estate in 1775 then owned by Marquis of Downshire c. 1807 & in 1863 |
O'L V1 p 54, 122; DDW p 14; PRONI Estate papers ; GVA
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| Wateresk Hill | Kilmegan | 29: 38/36 | 4km E of Castlewellan | . |
| Waterfoot House | Kilcoo | . | house & yard in Shore Rd, Newcastle; described as a large comfortable gables house; on the north banks of the Shimna River; residence of Richard H. Wallace in 1770; leased by Hugh Law in 1863 from Earl Annesley; residence of William N. Wallace in 1886 & Mrs Kinnear in 1901 & 1910 (a real estate agent) & Col. R.H. Wallace in 1910 & Mr. F.R. Byers (jointly) in 1939; photo available |
WDG p56; GV; NWAG p 22 ,41, 50; POD; DR 6/2/1939 p52
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| Watergap River | Kilbroney | 29: 21/18 | rises in Rostrevor Forest and runs SE into Cassy Water | . |
| Water Hill Fort | Aghaderg | 20: 11/41 | in Loughbrickland townland; an unusually constructed ancient rath with its surrounding ditch inside the bank; possibly a feast site or ceremonial role; possible location of Bricrui's Feast from legend | BIH p 8; PNNI V6 p 28, 58 |
| Water Rock | Bright | 21: 54/35 | rocky island; at the entrance to Killough Bay | . |
| Waterside | 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; 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; LR 2016 p66-67 |
| Watertirry | middle Down | . | an ancient land unit consisting of a castle, 11 townlands around Castlewellan, 9 townlands in Drumgooland & 2 in Kilmegan held in 1609 by Ever Magennis |
PNNI V6 p 15; LR 2005 p11
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| Waterwork Lodge | Kilcoo | . | in Tullybrannigan near Newcastle; residence of Benson family in 1924 |
DR 20/9/1924
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| Waterworks Lodge | Kilkeel | . | near Annalong; residence of T. Black in 1910 |
POD
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| Watery Fort | Aghaderg | . | an ancient earthworks on the shores of Loughbrickland Lake |
POD
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| Watsons Bridge | Blaris | 20: 27/61 | over creek; near Ballyhomra townland | . |
| Watsonsgrove | Dromore | 20: 23/53 | village; 5km E of Dromore on Ballynahinch road |
PNNI V6 p 148
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| Watson’s Island | Tullynakill | . | in Strangford Lough, 1 acre; mentioned in 1901 Census |
V7 p 124 OSM
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| Watties Hill | Magheralin | 20: 13/55 | farm; in Tullynacross townland |
PNNI V6 p 251
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Wauerantone |
Dundonald | . | ancient name for Ballyoran townland; meas 'cold spring' | TMUOP p58 |
| Wavemount | Bangor | . | villa in Victoria Rd, Bangor; residence of James McKee in 1901 |
POD
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| Waverley | Bangor | . | in Ballyholme ; residence of William Pollock in 1901 |
POD
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| Weatherall Cottage | Kilcoo | . | in Newcastle; residence of William Shaw J.P. in 1884 & Mrs Watson in 1910 & Patrick R.Boyd in 1922 | POD |
| Wee Binnian | Kilkeel | 29: 32/33 | mountain in The Mournes, 6km NW of Annalong |
PNNI V3 p 173
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| Wee Roosley | Kilkeel | 29: 20/25 | mountain in The Mournes, 5km NNE of Rostrevor |
PNNI V3 p 174
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| Wee Slievemoughan | Clonduff | 29: 24/24 | mountain in The Mournes, 4km SE of Hilltown |
PNNI V3 p 173
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| Wee Wife | Saul | 21: 53/50 | rock ;in Strangford Lough; 2km SE of Killyleagh | . |
| Weir Villa | Kilbroney | . | in Rostrevor; residence of Mrs Little in 1910 |
POD
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| Weir Houses | Magheradroll | 20: 38/48 | beside the Ballynahinch river, in Magheratimpany townland | . |
| Wellesley Villas | Knockbreda | . | in Kings Rd, East Belfast ; 2 residences in 1902 |
POD
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| Wellington Hotel | Dromore | . | in Princes St, Dromore; proprietor in 1910 was Thomas Ferris |
POD
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| Wellington Lodge | Hillsborough | . | small farm; 1km NE of Hillsborough town; residence of John Scott Esq. in 1824 & Capt. Hopkins in 1843 & John Hopkins in 1850 & William George Scott in 1881 |
old b/w map M5; POD; BN; MIs; NLAT
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| Wells Cross | Tullylish | 20: 7/54 | part of Bleary town |
PNNI V6 p 334
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| Welshestown | Saul | . | see Walshestown | . |
| Wesley Lodge | Donaghadee | . | house & garden in Barrack St, Donaghdee;leased by Rev. Robert Hazelton in 1863 from trustees Methodist Chapel | GV |
| Westbank | Holywood | . | in Palmerston Rd, Sydenham; residence of William Smiles in 1902 |
POD
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| Westbrook | Holywood | . | house & farm of 32 acres ; in Knocknagoney townland, 1km S of Holywood town; the propietor in 1795 was Rev. Edward May; held in fee by Rt. Rev. Robert Knox in 1863 |
old b/w map T5; UJA; GV
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| Westhorpe | Knockbreda | . | in Cherryvalley Rd, Knock; residence of Rev. Henry Osborne in 1902 |
POD ; ACC p11
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| Westminster Villas | Holywood | . | 24 & 16 Holywood Rd, Strandtown; residence of James Mann & Annie Dorrian in 1902 |
POD
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| West View | Bangor | . | in Princetown Rd, Bangor; built in 1880 ;residence of W. Hamilton in 1901 |
OS map 1902 2.05; POD
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| Westview | Kilbroney | . | in Rostrevor ; residence of Mrs Grant in 1910 |
POD
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| Westwood | Bangor | . | in Princetown Rd, Bangor; villas; residence of Samuel Calwell , A. McCreadie & Miss Henderson in 1901 |
POD
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| Whaup Rock Whelp Rock |
Grey Abbey | 21: 54/67 | rock in Strangford Lough, 3km W of Grey Abbey town; a whaup is a kind of gull or Norse 'swelp' meaning young dog |
PNNI V2 p 212 ; Inv 2003 p51
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| Wheasel Field | Ballyculter | . | in Ringcladdy townland; means ' chesty' because of the fever hospital here in ancient times | Inv 2002 p 34 |
| Wheat Hill | Inch | . | farm; 2km NW of Downpatrick | old b/w map N12 |
| Wheltens Island | Down | . | part of Demesne of Down near Downpatrick; residence of Robert Nelson in 1866 | CR* |
| Whey Harbour | Dunsford | . | in the area of Guns Island | Inv 2000 p 6 |
| Whigamstown | Bright | 21: 49/39 | a townland 4km NW of Killough; 149 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; also called Whetbyton & owned by Sir Janois D'Artois in 1427 then Stewart/Cracey/Lord Lecale/Countess & Earl of Kildare/General Meade; proprietor Major Beauclerk in 1836 | V17 p 34 OSM;PE: O'L V1 p 151 |
| Whin Grove | Magheradrool | . | near Ballynahinch; a propietor in 1795 was Daniel McNeill |
UJA
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| Whinland Cottages | Kilkeel | . | houses in Annalong; residence of Robert Bell in 1953 |
PR
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| Whinny Hill | Down | . | near Irish St, Downpatrick in 1751; now known as Roughal Hill |
ESRR p 1; LR 2012 p63
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| Whinny Hill | Holywood | . | residence of William Glen in 1903 |
PR
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| Whinney Hill | Tullylish | . | in Scarva Street, SW of Gilford; school here; photo available |
PNNI V6 p 344; DDPP p140; OGSLL p8,9
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| Whinney Park | Kilclief | 21: 59/45 | farm; just N of Kilclief village | . |
| Whiskey Hall | Newtownards | . | farm estate; just E of Newtownards town on the Movilla road; residence of William Gilliland in 1845 & David & James Crawford in 1846 |
V7 p 104 OSM ; PR
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| Whiskin Shore | Ballywalter | 21: 61/73 | in Ganaway Bay ;adjacent to Ballywhiskin townland |
PNNI v2 p 188
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| Whitebank Pladdy | Inishargy | 21: 58/63 | in Strangford Lough, 2km W of Kircubbin |
PNNI V2 p 98
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| White Bog | Bright | . | a dangerous bottomless pit near Knockavally& St. John's Point; residence or Rev. Hugh MacMullan c. 1760 | DR* 21/11/2001; O'L V1 p 160 |
| White Bridge | Tullylish | . | over River Bann; 3km NW of Gilford in Moyallan townland | old b/w map F3; PNNI V6 p 346 |
| White's Castle | Killyleagh | . | ancient name for Killyleagh ; Mr White kept 120 footmen & 20 horses but was too weak to defend the castle in 1552 and it was taken over by the Hamiltons | V17 p 120 OSM ; DR* 10/12/1856 ; SFSOK p2 |
| White Church | Ballyhalbert | 21: 62/70 | a townland 2km N of Ballywalter town, on the shore;673 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; old graveyard & ruined church ; part of Ballywalter Manor in King Charles 1st's reign; in 1659 there were 13 English/ Scots & 5 Catholic families here; windmill for flax in 1836 | V17 p 125 & V7 p 18 OSM; SP; PNNI V2 p 72 |
| White Cross Inn | Dromore | . | formerly kept by Mrs McKey, now kept by Alexander Agnes 31 Mar 1792; meeting of Grand Lodge #507 14 Apr 1794 |
NS
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| White Cross Inn | Newry | . | in Water St, Newry; proprietor in 1824 was Edward Fearon |
POD
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| White Cross Inn | Newry | . | an inn in Margaret St, Newry ; the proprietor in 1846 was Jane McGill & in 1910 was Alexander McComish |
POD
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| White Fort | Kilcoo | . | a large, ancient cashel in Tollymore Park , 55 metres across |
WDG p33,37
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| White Fort | Kilmegan | 29: 37/39 | ancient cashel ;4km NE of Castlewellan | . |
| White Fort | Loughinisland | 20: 36;44 | near Drumaroad townland | . |
| Whitegates | Drumballyroney | 29: 21/37 | farm, 2km SW of Ballyroney village; woods neraby |
PNNI V6 p 177
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| White Hall |
Blaris
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. | Near Lisburn; the propietor in 1795 was John Boomer | UJA |
| Whitehall |
Donaghmore
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. | at Fourtowns; residence of David M. Hawthorn in 1893 | BWN |
| Whitehaven | . | . | steam communication from Dundrum 23 Sep 1854 | DR |
| Whitehead | Ards area | . | Pioneer Total Abstinence Society held their annual excursion here 14 Aug 1926 |
DR*
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| Whitehead House | Kilcoo | . | in Newcastle; formerly known as Mountain Villa and earlier as Marino; described as a handsome stuccoed low-built house, late Georgian; residence of Richard Brush c. 1859 |
WDG p 172
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| White Hill (The) | Kilmegan | 20: 29/42 | in Dromara Hills, 8km N of Castlewellan | . |
| White Hill | Donaghadee | 21: 57/74 | hill ;N of Carrowdore Castle, 6km S of Donaghadee | . |
| White Hills | Donaghmore | . | residence of D. M. Hawthorn in 1901; bought as the Manse for the ministers of Fourtowns Presbyterian Church 1901; b/w photo available |
PDLHS p4, 7
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| White Hill | Dromara | 20: 33/48 | 4km SE of Dromara | . |
| White Hill | Dromara | 20: 31/54 | 6km NNE of Dromara | . |
| White Hill | Dromore | 20: 16/53 | hill, 6km W of Dromore; part of the GillHall demesne |
PNNI V6 p 147
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| White Hill | Drumgooland | 29: 25/38 | farm & hill; 2km SW of Ballyward village | . |
| White Hill | Garvaghy | 20: 18/47 | farm; 3km SW of Garvaghy village | .. |
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Whitehills |
Saul | . | small detached townland; 82 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; badly cultivated; residence of the Swail family in 1761 | V17 p114 OSM: MID p165;Inv 1999 p45 |
| White Hill | Seapatrick | . | farm; 1km N of Banbridge; a propietor in 1795 was John Waugh; residence of John Waugh ,linen manufacturer in 1824 & William Waugh in 1842 & John Todd McClelland in 1894 |
old b/w map G5; UJA; POD; Irish World
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| White House | Slanes | 21: 64/55 | on rocky shore near Slanes Bay, 4km S of Portavogie; in 1837 there was a ruin of a house called Whitehouse in Ballyspurge townland; built by Patrick Savage 1641; lived in by Carr familt in 18th & 19th centuries; photo available |
V7 p 121 OSM: HMNI p114 ; PNNI V2 p 120
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| Whitelands | Tullylish | . | residence of Miss Isabella McMaster in 1891 | OFB p136 |
| White Lodge | Kilkeel | 29: 30/17 | farm, near Leitrim Hill | . |
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White Pillar |
Newtownards | . | mesolithic site near shores of Strangford Lough | TMUOP p22 |
| White Quarry | Newtownards | . | opened by John McWhinney 8 Jul 1882 | .DR |
| White Rocks | Dromara | 20: 30/45 | in Dromara Hills; 6km SE of Dromara | . |
| White Rock | Killinchy | 21: 51/62 | near Strangford Lough, 2km NE of Killinchy; kelp (seaweed) is harvested along the shore near White Rock; new clubhouse for Strangford Lough Yacht Club 24 Nov 1936 |
V7 p 86, 88 OSM; DR*
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| White Rock House | Killinchy | . | farm; 2km NE of Killinchy town | old b/w map S11 |
| White Rock Dance Hall | Rathmullan | . | in Scollockstown,Ballylucas townland; operated from 1931-1950 | LR 2008 p9-17 |
| White Rooms | Dunsford | . | popular fishing spot near Guns Island | Inv 2000 p 6 |
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White Row |
Dundonald | . | a row of terraced houses in the village; also known as Gape Row | TMUOP p114 |
| White's Island | Saintfield | . | a crannog in Lough Henney; medieval artigacts found here | LM 1990 p5 |
| White Spots | Newtownards | 15:49/76 | a townland 2km N of Newtownards town; 1016 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; original Irish name Carrowchamchoise means 'crooked leg quarter' ; the Newtownards Mining Company had a lead mine & the railway line was here in 1863 | V17 p 124 OSM; PNNI V2 p 215, 236 ;GV |
| White Water | Kilkeel | 29: 27/21 | rises near Slievemuck and runs S into Carlingford Lough near Benagh |
PNNI V3 p 186.
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| White Water Bridge | Kilkeel | 29: 26/12 | over White Water river ;just before it flows into Carlingford Lough near Greencastle | . |
| White Water Mill | Kilkeel | . | the propietor in 1795 was W. C. Emmerson |
UJA
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| Whitter | Ballyphilip | . | see Witter | . |
| Whittingham Villas | Knockbreda | . | 1 Knock Rd, East Belfast ; residence of John Heron in 1902 |
POD
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| Whytynton | Down | . | name of an ancient chapel in Ballykilbeg townland |
O'L V1 p 305
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| Widow's Row | Kilcoo | . | a terrace of cottages in King St, Newcastle; built 1843 after a shipping disaster, 46 men drowned; evictions 18 Aug 1855; photo available |
NWAG p 14: DR; MO 1/03; SSM p111
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| Willesden | Holywood | . | 75 Church Rd, Holywood; merchant's villa built in 1861 for John Neill; bought by Finley family 1901, family there until c. 1940, then a residential home; demolished c. 1999; photo available |
NDM p42
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| Williams Harbour | Kilcoo | 29: 39/26 | on the Irish Sea; 5km S of Newcastle |
SSM pxi map .
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| Willmount House | Drumbeg | . | large estate; with timber near the Antrim border in 1837; a propietor in 1795 was John Stewart |
V7 p 52 OSM ; UJA
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| Willow Cottages | Knockbreda | . | in Barnetts Rd, Knock; 2 residences in 1902 |
POD
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| Willowdale | Drumbeg | 20: 29/69 | farm; on River Lagan | . |
| Willowdene | Knockbreda | . | a large house at 71 Kings Rd, Knock; built in 1907 by Mr. James Campbell; residence of his grandson Trevor Campbell in 1930s |
ACC p70
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| Willowfield House | Knockbreda | 15:35/73 | just E of Ormeau Estate; between Rosebery & Woodstock Rds, East Belfast; owned by William Mullan in 1876 with 87 acres; large house & garden in 1902; still standing |
OS map 1902 4.11; LOI
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| Willowfield Cottages | Knockbreda | . | 47 Castlereagh Rd, East Belfast ; several residenc es in 1902 |
POD
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| Willow Mount | Magheradrool | . | the propriEtor in 1795 was Rev. John McClelland |
UJA
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| Willows (The) | Kilbroney | . | in Rostrevor; residence of Mrs. MIlligan in 1910 |
POD
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| Will's Grove | Magheradrool | . | near Ballynahinch; the propietor in 1795 was John Moorhead |
UJA
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| Willy's Wood Island | Donaghadee | 15:55/78 | farm near marsh & stream; 4km WSW of Donaghadee town | . |
| Wilmar | Kilcoo | . | a house in Newcastle; residence of Capt. W. Lowery in 1910 |
POD
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| Wilsons Land | Newtownards | . | an alterate name for Ballycullen townland in 1675 |
PNNI V2 p 219
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| Wilsons Point | Bangor | 15:50/83 | a headland at the western extremity of Bangor Bay; site of Seacourt built by Foster Connor in 1865 |
V7 p20, 22 OSM : BM; NDM p2
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| Wilson's Rocks | Inishargy | . | on Irish Sea coast; 2km N of Ballyhalbert village |
old b/w map W13
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| Wilsonstown | Annaclone | . | farm; 2km SW of katesbridge |
old b/w ap G9
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| Windermere Villa | Holywood | . | large detached Victorian house in 14 Inverary Ave, Sydenham in 1904 residence of Norman Agnew in 1940s ; b/w photo available |
ACS p11 (map),77,78
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| Windermere Villa | Holywood | . | 56 Holywood Rd, Strandtown; residence of Valentine Byrne in 1902 |
POD
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| Windmill Farm | Knockbreda | . | at Bier's Bridge, Ballymacarrett; to be let 29 Feb 1792 |
NS
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| Windmill Farm | Magheradroll | . | just NE of Ballynahinch; click here for a map in 1782 |
BMap.
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| Windmill Hill | Annahilt | 20; 30/58 | W of Larchfield estate | . |
| Windmill Hill | Ballyhalbert | 21: 64/63 | 2km S of Ballyhalbert | . . |
| Windmill Hill | Ballywalter | 21; 62/69 | part of Ballywalter town; there was a windmill here as early as 1681; cannon discharged here for coronation 23 Jun 1838 |
DR; PNNI V2 p 74; LM 2002 p 7
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| Windmill Hill | Bright | . | in Ballydargan townland; site of Manor of Hamilton c. 1700 |
LR 2006 p18
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| Windmill Hill | Magheradrool | . | just E of Ballynahinch town; site of a battle in 1798 |
V17 p 100 OSM; BGHD p 123
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| Windmill Hill | Saintfield | 21: 41/59 | hill ;1km E of Saintfield | . |
| Windmill Hill | Tullylish | 20: 9/52 | farm; 4km N of Lawrencetown | . |
| Windsor | Bangor | . | in Seacliff Rd, Bangor; residence of James Morrow in 1901 |
POD
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| Windsor Hill | Drumballyroney | . | farm; 1km NE of Rathfriland |
old b/w map F11
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| Windsor Hill | Newry | . | residence of Rev. John Dodd in 1881 |
POD
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| Windsor Lodge | Donaghcloney | . | in Waringstown; residence of John McClimond Esq. in 1915 |
PRONI wills
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| Windy Gap | Clonduff | 29: 25/24 | part of The Mournes, near Slievemoughanmore, 11km NW of Kilkeel | . |
| Windy Gap River | Clonduff | 29: 25/24 | also called Pigeon Rock River, runs from The Mournes south into White Water River | . |
| Windy Gap | Dromara | . | near Slieve Croob; a religious grotto here for an apartition of Virign Mary - 20th century |
old b/w map I 10
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| Windy Hill House | Greyabbey | . | in Ballybryan townland; residence of the Martin family in 1839 |
PE
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| Winns Lodge | Saul/Inch | . | residence of Rev. Arthur Gruber, curate of Saul in 1794 |
PR
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| Winshill | Holywood | . | house off Demesne Road near Golf Course |
Q3 CBSA
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| Winter Hill | Dromara | 20: 28/57 | farm; 2km N of Dromara | . |
| Wistaston | Comber | . | house in Laurel Bank; residence of Miss Margret Combe in 1912 |
POD
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| Witter | Witter | . | a small parish in southern Ards Peninsula near Ballyphilip;click here to see a map of the townland;boundaries of the parish changed 22 Dec 1827; Catholic chapel here in 1836; proprietors were Mr. Echlin & Rev. Mr. Trail in 1836; Quinton village & castle are in this parish; this parish was incorporated into Ardkeen in 1834 then with Ballyphilip by 1961 |
NCT; V7 p 8 , 125, 126,127 OSM; PNNI V2 p 121
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| Woburn House | Donaghadee | . | house & farm of 131 acres in Drumfad townland, near Drumfad Bay; 1km S of Millisle; click here for a photo and more information |
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| Wolf Island | Grey Abbey | 21: 56/73 | farm; 5km N of Grey Abbey town | . |
| Wolfsland | Donaghadee | . | farmhouse; 3km SW of Donaghadee town |
old b/w map V9
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| Woltar | Witter | . | alternate name for Witter in 1659 census |
PNNI V2 p 121
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| Womans Rock | Inishargy | 21: 58/62 | in Strangford Lough, 2km SW of Kircubbin | . |
| Wood (The) | Comber | . | house & farm of 23 acres in Ballybeen townland; 3km SW of Comber town; leased by John Orr in 1863 from James Birch | old b/w map Q7; GV |
| Wood (The) | Dromore | . | farm; residence of William John Martin in 1910 |
POD
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| Woodbank Lodge | Aghaderg | . | residence of James Fivey Esq. in 1846 | POD |
| Woodbank | Tullylish | . | near Banbridge; a Scottish Baronial castle, built by the Dickson brothers, who were partners in the Dunbar, Dickson & McMasters spinning company; the propietor in 1795 was William Dawson; residence of Mrs Godfrey in 1824 & Evelyn Robert Falkner in 1856 & George Gerald Tyrrell in 1874 & Frederick Maynard Sinton in 1936 | BIH p 13; UJA;POD; OFN p 120; MIs; OFB p118; LR 2008 p46 |
| Woodbine | Drumbo | 20: 33/64 | farm; 2km SE of Drumbo | . |
| Woodburn | Donaghadee | . | residence of George Dunbar Esq. J.P.; see under Woburn |
POD
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| Wood Cottage | Killyleagh | . | in Shrigley; residence of Mrs Patterson 3 Apr 1915 |
DR
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| Wooden Bridge | Aghaderg | . | over railway & canal; 6km NW of Loughbrickland |
old b/w map E4
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| Woodford House | Dromara | 20: 28/51 | farm; 1km NW of Dromara; residence of William Dodds in 1886 & James Dodds in 1893 & Robert Dodds in 1910 |
POD; BWN
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| Woodford | Dromore | . | bleach green robbed; property of James Black 8 May 1794 & 1803; residence of James Black in 1828 & William Black in 1886 | NS; UJA;TEP; IIW V4 p11; POD |
| Woodgrange (The) | Down | 21: 44/46 | a townland 4km WNW of Downpatrick; click here to see its location on a map; 1016 acres; originally owned by Inch Abbey; owned by the Earl of Ardglass & leased to Richard West Esq. in 1636 then Royal West & Archibald Stewart Esq. in 1669; leased by Lady Cromwell to her half brother Nicholas Price in 1695; owned by heirs of Lord De Clifford & Francis Savage in 1836; there were 90 houses; 58 families employed in agricultre & 21 in trade; 267 males & 267 females; 19 manufacturers & 31 servants; lime: Primitive Wesleyan Methodist soiree 6 May 1843; opening of Orange Hall 1 Jul 1876 | LM 1985 p8, 53; O'L v1 p 306, 325; TCC p 33; V 17 p 53, 55, 57 OSM: DR |
| Woodhill | Comber | 21: 42/65 | farm; 1km NW of Ballygowan; residence of R. Frame in 1910 |
POD .
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| Woofhill | Down | . | in Woodgrange/ Magheralagan area; residence of Robert Neill in 1871 | HFPNSCD p373 |
| Woodhill | Saintfield | 21: 43/58 | hill; 2km SE of Saintfield near Carsonstown | . |
| Wood House (The) | Kilbroney | . | house & 34 acres in Ballinran townland; described as being pleasantly situated on the seashore just S of Rostrevor quay; small but tastefully planted with shrubs; a propietor in 1795 was Trevor Corry; residence of Richard Molesworth Reynell in 1822 ; rebuilt for Trevor Corry Esq. in 1830 by architect Thomas Duff ; in 1836 it was the property of Mrs. Rennel of Co Westmeath and let as a bathing lodge; residence of Edward Vandeleur Esq. in 1848; held in fee by Smith Ramadge junior in 1863; owned by Smith ramage esq. in 1876 with 34 acres ; residence of Peter Farrell & Edward Thompson in 1910 with S. Trusdale living in the Gate Lodge ; (b/w photo available) | CSO; UJA; V3 p 35 OSM; old b/w map B13; CON;GV ; POD; LOI; Perspective V7 p8 |
| Woodhouse demesne | Kilmegan | . | residence of Rev. Hume in 1836 | V3 p 58 OSM |
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Wood Island Wood Isle |
Tullynakill | 21: 50/64 | in Strangford Lough; 3km E of Lisbane townland;23 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; 6 inhabitants in 1821 | V17 p 121 & V7 p124 OSM |
| Woodland | Donaghadee | . | in Millisle Rd, Donaghadee; residence of Mary McCutcheon in 1910 |
POD
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| Woodlawn | Kilmegan | . | a manor house & 41 acres in Dundrinne townland, just N of Castlewellan ; a proud grey building built before 1835 then enlarged; residence of Mr Murland Esq. in 1836; leased by Samuel Murland in 1863 from Earl Annesley; a concert 30 Aug 1884;now named Corriewood | V7 p 56 ,58 OSM: DR ; old b/w map J 13; MO 23/1/2008 p4*; GV |
| Woodlawn | Knockbreda | . | villa in Cherryvalley Rd, Knock; residence of R.B. Park in 1902 |
POD ; OS map 1902 5.09 ; ACC p7 (map), 11
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| Woodleigh | Holywood | . | near Holywood; residence of James Ferguson 4 Apr 1878 |
BN
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| Wood Lodge | Kilmegan | 29: 34/37 | there are two at the entrances to the Castlewellan Estate; 1km NE of Castlewellan (front) & 2km N of Castlewellan ( back entrance); an enlargement of an 18th century house; a solid grey two-storey house with groups of 3 Georgian glazed windows either side of the slightly projecting centre; residence of Henry Murland in 1846 & William Murland ; now a nursing home ; b/w photo available |
old b/w map J 12 & 13; MO 23/1/2008 p4 *; POD ;
LM 1997 p6, 10
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| Wood Lodge | Kilmegan | . | house & farm of 232 acres in Clonvaraghan townland; held in fee by Rev James Anderson in 1863 |
GV
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| Woodsides Bridge | Holywood | . | 2km NE of Holywood town |
old b/w map T5
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| Woodside Cottage | Kilcoo | . | house, yard & garden in King St, Newcastle,leased by Henry Douglas in 1863 from Earl Annesley |
GV
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| Wood Park | Kilmegan | . | near Castlewellan; the proproetor in 1795 was John Law |
UJA
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| Woodside | Kilbroney | . | in Rostrevor; residence of Dr. John Bingham Esq. in 1814 |
LSRM
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| Woodside | Kilkeel | 29: 27/15 | farm, 4km NW of Kilkeel on the Rostrevor road | . |
| Woodside | Kilmore | . | near Crossgar; residence of John Cleland in 1931 |
MIs
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| Woodside | Loughinisland | . | in Seaforde; residence of Mr. W.J. Patterson in 1926 |
DR
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| Woodside | Magheradrool | . | in Ballynahinch ; residence of Mrs. R. Lemon in 1910 |
POD
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| Woodside | Saintfield | . | residence of George Anderson in 1901 & William Anderson in 1910 |
POD
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| Woodvale | Donaghmore area | . | residence of Dr. Dickson esq. in 1849 |
THTMB p34
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| Woodvale | Dromara | . | farm; 2km SE of Annahilt village on Ballynahinch road ; residence of the Baxter family then Boyd family c. 1869 |
old b/w map M6; MIs
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| Woodvale | Seapatrick | 20: 11/51 | farm; 5km NNW of Banbridge | . |
| Woodview | Donaghcloney | . | farm; 1km SW of Waringstown in Magherana townland; residence of Mr. John Stockdale in 1833 | old b/w map H3; BN |
| Woodview | Holywood | . | residence of Mr William Robinson in 1910 | POD |
| Woodview | Killinchy | . | farm;3km SW of Killinchy town | old b/w map S11 |
| Woodview | Killyleagh | . | farm; 3km W of Killyleagh town | old b/w map Q12 |
| Woodview | Seapatrick | . | near Banbridge; a propietor in 1795 was George Cuppage |
UJA
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| Woodview | Tullylish | . | in Gilford; residence of John McDowell in 1910 |
POD
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| Woodville | Aghaderg | . | farm; 3km S of Loughbrickland; the propietor in 1795 was John Howe; residence of John P. Gordon in 1819 | old b/w map E7; UJA; CSO |
| Woodville | Annahilt | . | residence of Dr. William Rutherford in 1863 | Limerick Chronicle |
| Woodville/ Woodvale | Bangor | . | house & farm of 11 acres in Ballyvarnet townland; 2km SSW of Bangor town; the propietor in 1795 was Rev. Hugh Woods; residence of Rev. Hugh Woods in 1824; leased by Rev. Hugh Woods in 1863 from Lord Dufferin & Claneboye | old b/w map V7; UJA; POD ; GV |
| Woodville | Donaghcloney | . | just S of Waringstown near the road to Gilford; residence of the Rev. John Beatty, rector of the parish in 1836 | V12 p 61 OSM |
| Woodville | Seapatrick | . | near Banbridge; the propietor in 1795 was John Chambers | UJA |
| Woodville | Shankill | . |
near Lurgan; owned by John Waite Greer in 1876 with 326 acres |
LOI |
| Woollen Hall | Down | . | James Quail of 'Woollen Hall" reopened Messrs. Montgomery & Agar business in Downpatrick 4 Nov 1882 | DR |
| Wreck Point | Kilkeel | 29: 36/19 | rocky coast in Irish Sea ; 2km SW of Annalong; taken from 'wrack' meaning seaweed |
PNNI V3 p 66.; SSM pxi
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| Wrights Lough | Annahilt | 20: 33/59 | in Cargacreevy townland | . |
| Wylie Cottage | Kilcoo | . | in Bryansford; residence of Charles & Ellen Brewster c. 1900 |
DS 1998 p51
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| Wytiketona | Down | . | name of an ancient chapel in Ballykilbeg townland |
O'L V1 p 305
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| Yachtsman Hotel | Bangor |
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in Bridge St, Bangor, opposite the Esplanade in 1902
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OS map 2.05 |
| Yapton | Knockbreda | . | in Kings Rd, East Belfast ; residence of Mrs Scott in 1902 |
POD
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| Yarrow Cottages | Holywood | . | in 58 & 60 Palmerston Rd, Sydenham; 2 residences, vacant in 1902 |
POD
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| Yarrow Villa | Holywood | . | in 35 Palmerston Rd, Sydenham; residence of T. Gallagher in 1902 |
POD
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| Yellow Hill | Seapatrick | . | in Ballyvally townland; site of Rough Fort; Jane Fryar lived here in 1887 |
PNNI V6 p 311; OB p21
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Yellow Island |
Holywood | . | Rosepark House is here | TMUOP p70 |
| Yellow Rocks | Ardkeen | 21: 59/58 | in Strangford Lough, large rocks near Ardkeen townland | . |
| Yellow Water River | Kilbroney | 29: 21/22 | rises in The Mournes and flows into Kilbroney River |
PNNI V3 p 186.
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| Yellow Water | Kilkeel | 29: 28/23 | rises near Slievemuck and runs S into White Water |
NWAG p 39 ; PNNI V3 p 186
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| Yews (The) | Newry | . | residence of James F. Erskine in 1886 | POD |
| Yewtree Cottage | Hillsborough | 20: 25/56 | farm;3km SE of Hillsborough | . |
| York Island | Saintfield | . | small island N of Saintfield where 1798 United Irishmen rebels were buried |
SMH '94 p 60; O'L V1 p 372; MOA p145
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| York Villas | Holywood | . | 67& 69 Victoria Rd , Sydenham ; residence James Lyons & W.H. Scott in 1902 |
POD
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| Youngs Bridge | Blaris | 20: 23/63 | over river Lagan; 3km SW of Lisburn | . |
| Youran | Ardkeen | 21: 57/59 | in Strangford Lough, 3km W of Lisbane | . |
| Zion Hill | Moira | . | on northern bank of Lagan River |
PNNI V6 p 210
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