Lenaderg
Láithreach Deirce | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 54°22′26″N 6°17′31″W / 54.374°N 6.292°W | |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 261 |
Lenaderg is a small village and townland of 335 acres (136 ha) [1] in County Down, Northern Ireland. It sits on the banks of the River Bann, about two miles from Banbridge and a half mile from the village of Lawrencetown. It is situated in the civil parish of Tullylish and the historic barony of Iveagh Lower, Upper Half. [1] In the 2001 Census it had a population of 261 people. [2] Lenaderg is within the District of Banbridge.
Its name is derived from the Irish language. One theory is that it comes from Léana Dhearg meaning "red meadow". [3] However, the townland was historically called Laraderick and Laraghderick, which is believed to be derived from Láithreach Deirce. [3]
Milltown Bleach Works at Lenaderg, was demolished mid-20th century. A group of mill workers’ houses still remains.
Lenaderg railway station was opened on 1 January 1904, closed to passengers in 1907 and finally closed altogether on 2 May 1955. [4] It was on the line from Scarva to Banbridge.
Lenaderg
Láithreach Deirce | |
---|---|
Village | |
Coordinates: 54°22′26″N 6°17′31″W / 54.374°N 6.292°W | |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 261 |
Lenaderg is a small village and townland of 335 acres (136 ha) [1] in County Down, Northern Ireland. It sits on the banks of the River Bann, about two miles from Banbridge and a half mile from the village of Lawrencetown. It is situated in the civil parish of Tullylish and the historic barony of Iveagh Lower, Upper Half. [1] In the 2001 Census it had a population of 261 people. [2] Lenaderg is within the District of Banbridge.
Its name is derived from the Irish language. One theory is that it comes from Léana Dhearg meaning "red meadow". [3] However, the townland was historically called Laraderick and Laraghderick, which is believed to be derived from Láithreach Deirce. [3]
Milltown Bleach Works at Lenaderg, was demolished mid-20th century. A group of mill workers’ houses still remains.
Lenaderg railway station was opened on 1 January 1904, closed to passengers in 1907 and finally closed altogether on 2 May 1955. [4] It was on the line from Scarva to Banbridge.