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Toome is a village, lying on the east bank of the River Bann where it enters Lough Neagh in County Antrim. It is within the townland of Toome, in the civil parish of Duneane. For centuries Toome was an important fording point of the Lower River Bann. In the late 18th century a bridge was built. The village remained a hamlet until the mid 20th century, since when it has seen significant housing development. The village has a long association with eel fishing. The village is within the council area of Antrim and Newtownabbey.
Place Type: Village
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.75372,-6.462196
Grid Reference: H 9906 9061
Townland: Toome TD
Civil Parish: Duneane CP
Council Area: Antrim and Newtownabbey CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 321681
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Toome,_Antrim_321681
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Place Type: Village
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.75372,-6.462196
Grid Reference: H 9906 9061
Townland: Toome TD
Civil Parish: Duneane CP
Council Area: Antrim and Newtownabbey CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 321681
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Toome,_Antrim_321681
Peruse Antrim on Wikishire