55°12′00″N 6°12′39″W / 55.200063°N 6.210759°W
Acravally
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| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
Acravally is a townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Cary and the civil parish of Culfeightrin and covers an area of 31 acres.[1]
The name derives from the Irish: Acra bhile (acre of the old tree).[2]
The population of the townland decreased during the 19th century:[3][4]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 15 |
| Houses | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Acravally". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ^ "Acravally". Place Names NI. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 11 May 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 11 May 2013.