Lenaderg
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Lenaderg is a small village and townland of Script error: No such module "convert".[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] As of 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]
Industry
Milltown Bleach Works at Lenaderg, was demolished mid-20th century. A group of mill workers’ houses still remains.
Transport
Lenaderg railway station, which was on the line from Scarva to Banbridge, opened on 1 January 1904 and closed on 2 May 1955.[4]
See also
References
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- ↑ a b Placenames Database of Ireland
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