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Moira is a town in County Down. It is within the townland of Carnalbanagh East, in the civil parish of Moira. The development of the town is beleived to have begun during the Plantation era, when the landowner Sir George Rawdon settled in the area. His son Sir Arthur Rawdon developed the Moira Demesne, creating Moira Castle and a vast parkland with botanical gardens. The town grew to the south of the Demesne. St John's Church (C of I) was consecrated in 1725. The present Moira Presbyterian Church dates from 2017, the first church on the site being around 1770. Moira Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church dates from 1738. Moira Methodist Church dates from 1822. Moria Castle was demolished in the early 19th century. Since the mid 20th century, Moira has seen large-scale suburban development. The town is within the council area of Lisburn and Castlereagh.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.480934,-6.225701
Grid Reference: J 1505 6061
Townland: Carnalbanagh East TD
Civil Parish: Moira CP
Council Area: Lisburn and Castlereagh CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 321924
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Moira,_Down_321924
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.480934,-6.225701
Grid Reference: J 1505 6061
Townland: Carnalbanagh East TD
Civil Parish: Moira CP
Council Area: Lisburn and Castlereagh CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 321924
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Moira,_Down_321924
Peruse Down on Wikishire