A vision of Ireland through time
A vision of Ireland from 1821 onwards.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
A vision of Ireland through time
A vision of Ireland from 1821 onwards.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Howth, par. and fishing and seaport vil. with ry. sta., in co. and 9 miles NE. of Dublin - par., 2690 ac., pop. 1866; vil., pop. 909; P.O., T.O. The vil. is situated at the foot of a promontory or eminence called the "Hill of Howth" (563 ft. high), on the N. side of the entrance to Dublin Bay. It is the principal fishing station on the east coast, and is resorted to for sea bathing. The harbour was originally (1807) constructed for the mail packet-boats, and here George IV. landed in 1821. On E. pier head is a lighthouse 37 ft. high, with fixed light 43 ft. above high water and seen 11 miles. Howth Castle, seat of the Earl of Howth, is on the W. side of the hill. There is also an abbey ruin.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
| Administrative units: | Dublin IrlC |
| Place: | Howth |
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