Altigarron
Human settlement in Northern Ireland
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Altigarron is a townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Belfast Upper and the civil parish of Shankill and covers an area of 694 acres[1]
| Altigarron | |
|---|---|
  Altigarron Location within Northern Ireland | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
The name derives from the Irish: Alt a Gharrain (glen of the copse).[2]
The population of the townland decreased during the 19th century:[3][4]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 16 |
| Houses | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 |