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Baile fearainn

Ballyleckan

Ballyleckan

65

Taifid Daonáirimh

12

Teaghlaigh

2

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
33
Teaghlaigh
6
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
32 -3%
Teaghlaigh
6 0%

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Ballyleckan is a small townland located in County Antrim in Northern Ireland, situated in the northeastern part of the island. The townland is part of the broader landscape of County Antrim, which is characterized by rolling hills, agricultural land, and areas of natural beauty. Like many townlands in this region, Ballyleckan represents the traditional division of land that has shaped Irish geography for centuries, with the townland system being a distinctive feature of Irish administrative and social organization dating back to medieval times.

The history of Ballyleckan, as with many townlands in County Antrim, is intertwined with the broader history of Ulster and Ireland. County Antrim has a rich historical heritage spanning from prehistoric times through the medieval period and into the modern era. The townland system itself reflects centuries of land use patterns, settlement, and community organization. The name "Ballyleckan" follows the Irish naming convention common to the region, with "Bally" deriving from the Irish "baile," meaning townland or settlement, though specific details about the origins and meaning of the second part of the name would require further historical research.

Ballyleckan, like other rural townlands in County Antrim, serves as part of the framework of local community identity and land management in the region. The townland system remains significant to residents and local administration, even as rural communities continue to evolve. The agricultural character of much of County Antrim means that many townlands like Ballyleckan are primarily rural in nature, contributing to the pastoral landscape that defines much of the county's appearance and character.

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