Knocknahunshin

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Knocknahunshin
TOWNLAND
Fermanagh
Location
Location: 54°21’0"N, 7°47’46"W
Grid reference: H133446
Data

Knocknahunshin is a townland in Fermanagh, in the Barony of Magheraboy and the civil parish of Boho. It lies between the townlands of Glenkeel and Reyfad.[1]

The name of the townland is from Cnoc na hUinseann, meaning 'Hill of the ash trees'.

Within Knocknahunshin are eight sub-townland: Arduagh, Carricknamulloge, Carricknine, Horse Rock, Legloughra, Owneyglas, Silkins and Sterrickinard.[1]

This area is mentioned as far back as 1672 as "K:nahinshina".[2] Later on, in 1834, it is found referred to by its Irish name of Cnoc na h-Uinnsean.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Boho Heritage Organisation (ed. Edel Bannon; Louise Mclaughlin; Cecilia Flanagan): 'Boho Heritage: A treasure trove of history and lore' (Nicholson & Bass Ltd, 2009) ISBN 978-0-9560607-0-9 page 246}}
  2. 2.0 2.1 Knocknahunshin - Placenames NI