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Copeland Islands, Down

The Copeland Islands is a group of three islands in the north Irish Sea, north of Donaghadee, County Down. The group consists of Lighthouse Island (aka Old Island), Copeland Island (aka Big Island) and Mew Island. The islands were inhabited into the 20th century but no longer have a permanent resident population. The group is within the council area of Ards and North Down.

Place Type: Island Group
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.675717,-5.5313587
Grid Reference: J 5928 8364
Townland: Copeland Island TD
Civil Parish: Bangor CP
Council Area: Ards and North Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 321537
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Copeland_Islands,_Down_321537

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