Derrykeighan
The Old Church, Derrykeighan, in 2006
County
CountryNorthern Ireland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Postcode districtBT53
Dialling code028
UK Parliament
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Antrim

Derrykeighan (from Irish Doire Chaocháin, meaning 'Caochán’s oak-wood')[1] is a hamlet, civil parish and townland (of 161 acres) in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, 4 miles (7.5 km) north of Ballymoney. It is situated in the historic barony of Dunluce Lower.[2]

History

The site of the medieval parish church, and also of an early church, is marked by the ruins of a later church in Derrykeighan.[1]

Civil parish of Derrykeighan

The civil parish covers includes the village of Dervock.[2]

Townlands

The civil parish contains the following townlands:[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Derrykeighan". Place Names NI. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Derrykeighan". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
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