Derrykeighan
Derrykeighan
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 The Old Church, Derrykeighan, in 2006 | |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | BT53 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
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| NI Assembly | |
Derrykeighan (from Irish: Doire Chaocháin, meaning 'Caochán’s oak-wood')[1] is a hamlet, civil parish and townland (of 161 acres) in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, 4 miles (7.5 km) north of Ballymoney. It is situated in the historic barony of Dunluce Lower.[2]
History[]
The site of the medieval parish church, and also of an early church, is marked by the ruins of a later church in Derrykeighan.[1]
Civil parish of Derrykeighan[]
The civil parish covers includes the village of Dervock.[2]
Townlands[]
The civil parish contains the following townlands:[2]
- Aghancrossy
- Ballydivity
- Derrykeighan
- Dervock
- Islandahoe
- Mostragee
See also[]
- List of townlands in County Antrim
- List of civil parishes of County Antrim
- List of towns and villages in Northern Ireland
References[]
- ^ a b "Derrykeighan". Place Names NI. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ^ a b c "Derrykeighan". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
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Categories:
- Townlands of County Antrim
- Civil parish of Derrykeighan
- Villages in County Antrim