Standard Name:
Alloon Upper
Translation:
( meaning uncertain)
Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Alloon Upper
Alloon Upper Andrew Browne, Esq.
Alloon Upper Bernard Browne, Esq.
Alloon Upper By. Sketch Map
Alloon Upper Honble. Willm. Le Poer Trench
Alloon Upper Willliam Woods, Esq.
Description:
This townland is the property of Lord Clancarty who holds it under a deed for ever. It is flat and dry of middling good quality. Houses and roads are in good repair. It is situated about 6 miles S. West of Ahascragh. It contains a.r.p. Amount of County Cess is £1. 1s. 5½d.
Situation:
Is situated in a central part of this parish in the barony of Tiaquin bounded by Lissloughlin, Esker, Alloon Lower, Alloonbaun, Ballymacward and Mount Venture in same barony and by Hampstead in the barony of Kilconnel.
Area in Acres, Roods and Perches:
Land value at the time in pounds, shillings and pence:
Building value at the time in pounds, shillings and pence:
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