Townlands of the Belfast Hills
The Townlands of the Belfast Hills publication explores the ancient townland names that have endured and evolved over the course of history. Townlands, field names and common surnames are invaluable stores of information that can help us better understand the landscape and history of the Belfast Hills. Read about how the natural landscape, Irish language and human history have impacted the place names.
The townland is a unique feature of the Irish landscape and is one of the most ancient divisions in the country. They predate the Norman Invasion of the 12th century.