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Benbaun
(English)
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Historical references
| 1838 |
Ben Bawn
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| 1838 |
[Benbaun]
"Situated on the E side of Mweelin townland, NE of Lugbawn" Situation:AL
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| 1838 |
binn bhan, 'white peak or mountain'
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| 1838 |
Benbaun
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| 1843 |
[Benbaun]
"TDs of Addergoole & Mweelin" Sit:ALCnoc
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| 1843 |
[Benbaun]
"Ben baun signifies the white gable cliff or hill … from its top being whiteish rocks and its base grassy. It is often called Mweelin Hill" Desc.Rem.:ALCnoc
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