Altnagelvin
Townland in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the hospital situated in Altnagelvin, see Altnagelvin Area Hospital.
Altnagelvin (from Irish Alt na nGealbhán, meaning "Glen/height of the sparrows")[5] is a townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is also the name of an electoral ward in Derry and Strabane district. Formerly a small village, it has been absorbed into the Waterside neighbourhood of Derry. Within Altnagelvin is Altnagelvin Area Hospital, a large hospital which serves the most of the county.
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Altnagelvin
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Irish transcription(s) | |
• Derivation: | Alt na nGealbhán |
• Meaning: | "Glen/height of the sparrows" |
Coordinates: 54°58′52″N 7°17′17″W | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Northern Ireland |
County | Londonderry |
Barony | Tirkeeran |
Civil parish | Clondermot |
Settlements | Derry |
Government | |
• Council | Derry and Strabane |
• Ward | Altnagelvin |
Area | |
• Total | 293.30 acres (118.69 ha) |
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The busy A6 road from Belfast to Derry passes through the townland.