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In 1868, the parish of Rasharkin contained the following places:"RASHARKIN, a parish in the barony of Kilconway, county Antrim, province of Ulster, Ireland, 8 miles N.W. of Ballymoney, its post town. It is 6 miles long by 5, broad. The surface comprises a considerable proportion of mountain, bog, and waste land, with some good soil. The road from Kilrea to Ballymena traverses the parish, and the river Bann flows in the vicinity. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Connor, val: with others, £323, in the patronage of the bishop. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Finvoy. There are two Presbyterian meeting-houses, and several day schools. There is a chief police station in the village. The linen and bleaching trade is carried on here to some extent. Several Danish raths are observed, and numerous ancient coins have been found. Cannel coal and basalt occur."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018