Kilroot, County Antrim
Origin
Ir. Cill Ruaidh [kill rooee] ‘church of the red land’.
Background
Townland is 2.5km NE of Carrickfergus
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The site of the ancient church is marked by the remains of a 17th-century house and bawn known as BISHOP’S HOUSE[(Colman) Cilli Ruaid c.830].
References
McKay, P. (2007): A Dictionary of Ulster Place-Names, p. 89;Additional Information
Historical name form
| Old Form | Ref. Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Kilrout | 1610 | Speed's Ulster |
- Barony
- Belfast Lower
- Parish
- Kilroot
- Parish in 1851
- Kilroot
- Townland
- None
- Place name ID
- 6370
- Place name type
- T