Arklow (barony) explained

Arklow
Native Name:An tInbhear Mór (Irish)
Settlement Type:Barony
Subdivision Type:Sovereign state
Subdivision Name:Ireland
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Wicklow
Area Total Km2:271.06
Area Total Sq Mi:104.66

Arklow is a barony in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Etymology

Arklow barony derives its name from the town of Arklow (from Old Norse Arnkells Lág, "Arnkell's land". The Irish name means "large estuary.")[1]

Location

Arklow barony is located in southeastern County Wicklow, opening onto the Irish Sea, containing Wicklow Head, Mizen Head and Arklow Head.

History

The Uí Garrchon in the north and the Uí Enechglaiss in the south are noted in Arklow barony from about the 7th century. This was part of Ó Broin country after the 12th century, referred to as Crioch Branach.[2]

List of settlements

Below is a list of settlements in Arklow barony:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arklow . logainm.ie . 23 November 2020 .
  2. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ihm/baronie3.htm The Baronies of Ireland