In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Moira like this:
Moira, par. and vil. with ry. sta., NW. co. Down, near Lagan river and canal, in SW. of Belfast - par., 6092 ac., pop. 2432; vil., pop. 461; P.O., T.O. Moira gives the title of earl to the Marquis of Hastings.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Moira, in and County Down | Map and description, A Vision of Ireland through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/place/27864
Date accessed: 30th April 2024
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