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Braniel, Down

Braniel (often referred to as the Braniel) is an urban area in east Belfast, County Down. It is within the townland of Braniel, in the civil parish of Knockbreda. Braniel townland remains almost entirely rural until the mid 20th century. The northern part of the townland was developed as the Braniel estate from the 1950s, as the Belfast urban area spread eastwards. The area is within the council area of Belfast.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.575754,-5.85905
Grid Reference: J 3849 7182
Townland: Braniel TD
Civil Parish: Knockbreda CP
Council Area: Belfast CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332865
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Braniel,_Down_332865

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