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Hillhall

Free admission

Hillhall in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hillhall is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Hillhall is a townland and non-nucleated village in County Down, Northern Ireland, near Lisburn. In the 2001 Census it had a population of about one hundred people. It lies in the Lagan Valley Regional Park and the Lisburn City Council area.

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Background

History

In a 1645 inquisition, the townland was recorded under the name Donkynmuck which may be a corruption of Cloncolmoc (Irish: Cluain Cholmóg, meaning "meadow of little [Saint] Colmán"). This name is associated with a church listed near Ecclesia de Drum (Drumbeg) in records from around 1306. This name is possibly linked to a church recorded in 1306, although no physical remains of such a church have been identified, and the association remains tentative. In 1847, Reeves suggested that the church of Cloncolmoc may have been located in the townland of Old Forge, across the River Lagan in the County Antrim portion of the parish of Drumbeg, where local tradition recalled the existence of an ancient…

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Coordinates
54.5100, -6.0070
Postcode
BT27 5GT
Parliamentary constituency
Lagan Valley

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hillhall?
Hillhall is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT27 5GT).
Is Hillhall free to visit?
Yes, Hillhall is free to enter.
How do I get to Hillhall?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT27 5GT. It sits within the Lagan Valley parliamentary constituency.