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Forkhill, Armagh

Forkhill is a small village, lying on the Forkhill River in County Armagh. It is within the townland of Shean, in the civil parish of Forkill. The village was developed in the late 18th century, based around the linen industry. The village is within the council area of Newry, Mourne and Down.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Armagh
Lat, Long: 54.081854,-6.451098
Grid Reference: J 0141 1585
Townland: Shean TD
Civil Parish: Forkill CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 321734
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Forkhill,_Armagh_321734

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