Information about Glan Lecknavarna

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Glan Lecknavarna
Irish Form of Name:
Lec na bh-Fearna
Translation:
flag stone of the alders
Civil Parish:
Ballynakill in the barony of Ballynahinch
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Glan Lecknavarna Inhabitants
Comment:
See townland
Description:
Is a subdenomination of Lecknavarna and a rough mountain pasture.
Situation:
Near the centre of Lecknavarna.

Townland Information

What is a townland?:
A townland is one of the smallest land divisions in Ireland. They range in size from a few acres to thousands of acres. Many are Gaelic in origin, but some came into existence after the Norman invasion of 1169
Townland:
Glan Lecknavarna is in Lecknavarna townland.