Lenaderg is a small village and townland of 335 acres (136 ha)[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] In 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 was opened on 1 January 1904, closed to passengers in 1907 and finally closed altogether on 2 May 1955.[4] It was on the line from Scarva to Banbridge.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Lenaderg". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ NI Neighbourhood Information System
- ^ a b Placenames Database of Ireland
- ^ "Lenaderg" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
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