Crawfordsburn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crawfordsburn
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_-_geograph.org.uk_-_524223.jpg) The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn |
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| Population | 587 (2011 Census) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BANGOR |
| Postcode district | BT19 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Crawfordsburn is a small village in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is known for its beautiful countryside and quiet village life. The village is located between the towns of Holywood and Bangor. It sits just north of the A2 road, about 4 kilometers west of Bangor city center.
Many people visit Crawfordsburn because of the nearby Crawfordsburn Country Park. This park borders the village to the north and northeast. In 2011, about 587 people lived in Crawfordsburn. The village is also close to Helen's Bay railway station, which makes it easy to travel from here.
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A Look at Crawfordsburn's Past
Before the Plantation of Ulster (a time when many people from Great Britain moved to Ireland), the area where Crawfordsburn now stands was called Ballymullan. The village got its current name from a stream that flows through it. A "burn" is another word for a stream.
Interesting Places to See
Crawfordsburn has a few special places that are worth learning about.
The Old Inn: A Historic Hotel
The Old Inn in Crawfordsburn has been around for a very long time. Records show that this building has stood in its current form since 1614. It was also made bigger in the mid-1700s.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Donaghadee was an important port connecting Ireland and Great Britain. Mail coaches, which carried letters and people, would stop at The Old Inn to change horses. Because of this, many famous writers and thinkers visited the inn. These included Jonathan Swift, Alfred Tennyson, William Thackeray, Charles Dickens, and Anthony Trollope. Even C. S. Lewis, who wrote the Narnia books, used to visit The Old Inn.
Crawfordsburn Orange Hall
The Crawfordsburn Orange Hall is a building used by local community groups. The group called Crawfordsburn Chosen Few LOL 1091 has met here since 1905. They first met in the old school house before buying their current building. Other groups also use the hall, making it a busy community spot.
Crawfordsburn Scout Activity Centre
The Crawfordsburn Scout Activity Centre is next to the Country Park. It covers about 22 acres (9 hectares) of land where Scouts can camp. It also has several buildings for sleeping and activities. This center opened for Scout camping in October 1948.
Notable People from Crawfordsburn
Samuel Hall-Thompson: A Local Politician
Samuel Hall-Thompson (1885–1954) was a politician who was born in Crawfordsburn. He was a Unionist politician, which means he supported Northern Ireland remaining part of the United Kingdom.
Sports in the Area
Bryansburn Rangers Football Club
Bryansburn Rangers F.C. is a football club that was started in the nearby town of Bangor. However, their home football ground, called Ballywooley, is actually located on the Crawfordsburn Road, close to the village.
Crawfordsburn in 2011: Census Facts
The NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) considers Crawfordsburn to be part of the wider Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area. On March 27, 2011, a census was taken, and here are some interesting facts about the people living in Crawfordsburn:
- About 18.2% of the people were under 17 years old.
- About 27.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
- Most people identified as Protestant (65.6%).
- About 23.4% said they had no religion.
- About 10.1% identified as Roman Catholic.
- Only a small number of people (1.5%) aged 16–74 were unemployed.
See also
In Spanish: Crawfordsbur para niños
