38
Townlands
1,253
Registros censales
273
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 682
- Hogares
- 149
- Personas
- 571 -16.3%
- Hogares
- 124 -16.8%
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Fair Head is a distinctive geographical feature located in the northeastern extremity of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. It forms a dramatic headland that juts into the North Channel, separating Northern Ireland from Scotland, with the Scottish coast visible on clear days across the water. The landscape surrounding Fair Head is characterized by rugged coastal terrain, with steep cliffs and moorland that descend to rocky shores below. The area is part of the wider Antrim Coast, known for its striking natural beauty and geological formations. The headland's elevated position provides commanding views across the water and along the coastline, making it a prominent landmark in the region.
The Fair Head area has held strategic and cultural significance throughout Irish history. Its prominent coastal position meant it was historically important for navigation and settlement patterns. The region is notable as part of ancient Ulster and has connections to early Irish history and mythology, though care should be taken to distinguish historical fact from legend. Archaeological evidence indicates human settlement and activity in the broader area dating back centuries, though detailed records of specific Fair Head sites are limited in popular historical documentation.
Today, Fair Head remains significant as a natural landmark and tourist destination that attracts visitors interested in coastal scenery and outdoor recreation. The dramatic cliffs and moorland provide opportunities for walking and photography, drawing people who appreciate wild, unspoiled landscape. The area is also of interest to geologists and naturalists studying the distinctive rock formations and coastal ecology of northeastern Antrim. For the local communities in nearby towns and villages, Fair Head forms an important part of their regional identity and the broader cultural heritage of the Antrim coast.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
38 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- The Fair Head
- Condado
- Antrim
- Irlandés
- Aontroim
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
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