Aghancrossy
Aghancrossy is a townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near Dervock. It is situated in the historic barony of Dunluce Lower and the civil parish of Derrykeighan and covers an area of 55 acres[1]
Aghancrossy
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 Dervock Presbyterian Church in Aghancrossy townland, 2006 | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | BT53 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| UK Parliament | |
| NI Assembly | |
The name derives from the Irish: Achadh na Croise (field of the cross).[2] The population of the townland decreased during the 19th century:[3][4]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
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| Population | 30 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 9 |
| Houses | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
See also
References
- "Aghancrossy". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- "Aghancrossy". Place Names NI. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
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