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In 1868, the parish of Saintfield contained the following places:"SAINTFIELD, (or Tonaghnieve), a parish and post town in the barony of Upper Castlereagh, county Down, province of Ulster, Ireland, 9 miles N.W. of Downpatrick, and 78 N.E. of Dublin. It is a station on the Belfast and Downpatrick railway. The town is an improving place, containing a police station, market house, hotel, &c. The linen trade is carried on to some extent. Petty sessions are held here. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Down, value £240. The church, which stands in the town, is in the early English style. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Killinchy. There are a parochial and several other public schools. Saintfield House is the chief seat. Monday is market day. Fairs are held once a month.
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018