Information about Lugbaun

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Lugbaun
Irish Form of Name:
Log Bán
Translation:
white hollow
Civil Parish:
Ballynakill in the barony of Ballynahinch
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Lugbaun
Log Bán
Lugbawn Inhabitants
Description:
Is a valley on the summit of the mountain; it is good pasture.
Situation:
Situated in the centre of the S.W. part of Lettergesh E. It is W. of Lough Ben Choona.

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:
Lugbaun is in Lettergesh East townland.