BROWSE
townland
An Bhrocach
genitive: na Brocaí
non-validated name (What is this?)
(Irish)
Foxburrow
(English)

Explanatory note

  • Gaeilge

    Is aistriúchán í an fhoirm Ghaeilge seo ar fox burrow. Ní sine an fhianaise ná lár an 18ú haois.

Centrepoint

52.9529, -7.39667latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1747
Foxburrow
CGn. Leathanach: 126.68.85693
1812
Fox-borough
Leet Imleabhar: I, Leathanach: 273
1838
Foxborough
BS:AL Leathanach: LA015,63
1838
Foxborough
OD:AL Leathanach: LA015,63
2004
foxˈborə
Áit.

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