Ards Upper
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Ards Upper is a barony in County Down
, Northern Ireland
. It lies on the southern half of the Ards Peninsula
in the east of the county, with the Irish Sea
to its east and Strangford Lough
to its west. It is bordered by two other baronies: Ards Lower
to the north; and Lecale Lower
just across the mouth of Strangford Lough to the south.
The barony of Ards Upper was created in 1851 when the barony of Ards was split into two, the other part being Ards Lower.
County Down
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, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. It lies on the southern half of the Ards Peninsula
Ards Peninsula
The Ards Peninsula is a peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland which separates Strangford Lough from the North Channel of the Irish Sea, on Ireland's northeast coast. A number of towns and villages are located on the peninsula, such as the seaside town of Donaghadee, with the surrounding area...
in the east of the county, with the Irish Sea
Irish Sea
The Irish Sea separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is connected to the Celtic Sea in the south by St George's Channel, and to the Atlantic Ocean in the north by the North Channel. Anglesey is the largest island within the Irish Sea, followed by the Isle of Man...
to its east and Strangford Lough
Strangford Lough
Strangford Lough, sometimes Strangford Loch, is a large sea loch or inlet in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is separated from the Irish Sea by the Ards Peninsula. The name Strangford is derived ; describing the fast-flowing narrows at its mouth...
to its west. It is bordered by two other baronies: Ards Lower
Ards Lower
Ards Lower is a barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the northern half of the Ards Peninsula in the north-east of the county, with the Irish Sea to its east and Strangford Lough to its south...
to the north; and Lecale Lower
Lecale Lower
Lecale Lower is a barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies to the east of the county with Strangford Lough to its north and the Irish Sea to its right...
just across the mouth of Strangford Lough to the south.
The barony of Ards Upper was created in 1851 when the barony of Ards was split into two, the other part being Ards Lower.
List of civil parishes
Below is a list of civil parishes in Ards Lower:- Ardkeen
- Ardquin
- Ballyhalbert and Islands (also known as St Andrew's)
- Ballyphilip
- Ballytrustan
- Ballywalter
- Castleboy
- Inishargy
- Slanes