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Beechmount is an urban area in south-west Belfast, County Antrim. It is within the townlands of Ballymurphy and Town Parks, in the civil parish of Shankill. The area lies around the middle section of the Falls Road and takes its name from Beechmount House (1777). The area was developed from the late 19th century. It is known for its street murals depicting aspects of the republican cause. St Mary's University College opened in 1900 as St Mary’s Training College. Beechmount is within the council area of Belfast.
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.591269,-5.965328
Grid Reference: J 3157 7334
Townland: Ballymurphy TD
Civil Parish: Shankill CP
Council Area: Belfast CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 332846
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Beechmount,_Antrim_332846
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Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.591269,-5.965328
Grid Reference: J 3157 7334
Townland: Ballymurphy TD
Civil Parish: Shankill CP
Council Area: Belfast CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 332846
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Beechmount,_Antrim_332846
Peruse Antrim on Wikishire