Belleeks

Also known as Belleek

Belleeks () is a small village and townland in south County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The 2011 Census reported a population of 375. It lies within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area and the historic barony of Upper Fews.

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Place details

Region: Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann
Country: United Kingdom
Population: 0

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Key facts

UK place.official_name: Belleeks
UK place.irish_name: Béal Leice
UK place.static_image: Belleeks Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 1542693.jpg
UK place.static_image_width: 250px
UK place.static_image_caption: Belleeks Post Office
UK place.map_type: Northern Ireland
UK place.population: 375
UK place.population_ref: (2011)
UK place.irish_grid_reference: H987272
UK place.unitary_northern_ireland: Newry, Mourne and Down
UK place.country: Northern Ireland
UK place.post_town: NEWRY
UK place.postcode_area: BT
UK place.postcode_district: BT35
UK place.dial_code: 028
UK place.constituency_westminster: Newry & Armagh
UK place.constituency_ni_assembly: Newry & Armagh
UK place.lieutenancy_northern_ireland: County Armagh

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Wikidata facts

Population: 375
Image: Belleeks Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 1542693.jpg

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postal code: BT35
Commons category: Belleeks
native label: Béal Leice

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Location
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Features and economy
Education
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History
Early history
Pre-20th Century
The Troubles 1969-1998
References
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== Location == Belleeks lies between the villages of Camlough and Newtownhamilton, on the A25 between Newtownhamilton and Newry. The nearest large town is Newry, approximately 7 miles to the east, and Whitecross is the nearest settlement, approximately 2 miles to the north. Belleeks lies in the townland of Belleeks Lower.