Branny
Townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
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Branny is a townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Dungannon Lower and the civil parish of Carnteel and covers an area of 228 acres.[1]
Branny
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|---|---|
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | BT69 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
The name derives from the Irish: Brannaidh (pens or folds for sheep).[2]
The population of the townland declined during the 19th century:[3][4]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
| Houses | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The townland contains one Scheduled Historic Monument: a hilltop enclosure (grid ref: H6826 5556).[5]