Clock, Hilltown
Introduction
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Clock, Hilltown
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 11 Aug 2009
The “Hill” in Hilltown is not topographical but the “Hills” of Hillsborough Image The town was established in 1766 to serve as a centre for the expected growth in the linen industry in the surrounding area. In practice that industry never reached the town but the market house and the adjoining “Downshire Arms”, both of which seem to date from 1824, have survived. The clock (not working) is on the restored market house.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.195476
Longitude
-6.143601