A vision of Ireland through time
A vision of Ireland from 1821 onwards.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
A vision of Ireland through time
A vision of Ireland from 1821 onwards.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Warrenpoint, seaport town and par. with ry. sta., SW. co. Down, on Narrow Water, at the head of Carlingford Lough, 6 miles SE. of Newry and 83 N. of Dublin by rail - par., 1075 ac., pop. 2194; town, pop. 1887; P.O., T.O. Market-day, Friday. Warrenpoint is said to derive its name from its site having been a rabbit warren, and the town has arisen since 1780. There is a good quay at which large vessels can load and discharge their cargoes. A steamer plies regularly between Warrenpoint and Liverpool. The town is much frequented in the bathing season.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "seaport town and parish with railway station" (ADL Feature Type: "harbors") |
| Administrative units: | Down IrlC |
| Place: | Warrenspoint |
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