In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Rathfryland like this:
Rathfryland, market town, Drumballyroney and Drumgath pars., W. co. Down, 9 miles SE. of Banbridge and 9 miles SE. of Newry, pop. 1572; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Wednesday. Rathfryland is situated on the slope of a small hill, which is crowned by the ruins of a castle. The mfr. of sewed muslin is carried on in the town and neighbourhood.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Rathfryland, in and County Down | Map and description, A Vision of Ireland through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/place/29308
Date accessed: 02nd May 2024
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