| Altigarron | |
|---|---|
Altigarron Location within Northern Ireland | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
Altigarron is a townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Belfast Upper and the civil parish of Shankill and covers an area of 694 acres1
The name derives from the Irish: Alt a Gharrain (glen of the copse).2
The population of the townland decreased during the 19th century:34
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 16 |
| Houses | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
References
References
- "Altigarron". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- "Altigarron". 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.