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Movilla, Antrim

Movilla is a suburban area in the east of Newtownards, County Down. It is within the townland of Movilla, in the civil parish of Newtownards. St Finian founded Movilla Abbey in AD 540. It was re-established as an Augustinian abbey in 1135 and dissolved in 1542. The ruined 15th century abbey church stands in Movilla Cemetery. Movila townland remained largely rural until the mid 20th century, since when it has seen significant suburban development as Newtownards has spread eastwards. The area is within the council area of Ards and North Down..

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.597847,-5.67
Grid Reference: J 5063 7467
Townland: Movilla TD
Civil Parish: Newtownards CP
Council Area: Ards and North Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 333033
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Movilla,_Antrim_333033

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