Ballinlea Upper
Ballinlea Upper is a townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near to Straid. It is situated in the historic barony of Cary and the civil parish of Ballintoy and covers an area of 280 acres[1]
| Ballinlea Upper | |
|---|---|
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
Ballinlea Upper townland in 2007
The name derives from the Irish: Baile an Leagha (town of the physician).[2]
The population of the townland decreased during the 19th century:[3][4]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 138 | 112 | 77 | 90 | 62 | 62 |
| Houses | 28 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 |
See also
References
- "Ballinlea Upper". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- "Ballinlea Upper". Place Names NI. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
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