Information about Loughskalpnagann [k changed to c - Loughscalpnagann]

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Loughskalpnagann [k changed to c - Loughscalpnagann]
Irish Form of Name:
Loch scailp na g-cean
Translation:
lake of the cleft of the heads
Civil Parish:
Ballindoon
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Loughskalpnagann [k changed to c - Loughscalpnagann]
Loch scailp na g-cean
Lough Skalpnagan Local
Description:
A lake East of Lough Lackagh.
Situation:
Situated in the townland of Emloghmore.

Townland Information

What is a townland?:
A townland is one of the smallest land divisions in Ireland. They range in size from a few acres to thousands of acres. Many are Gaelic in origin, but some came into existence after the Norman invasion of 1169
Townland:
Loughskalpnagann [k changed to c - Loughscalpnagann] is in Emlaghmore townland.
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