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BANGOR

Volume 2 · 102 words · 1778 Edition

an episcopal city of Caernarvonshire in North Wales. In ancient times it was so considerable, that it was called Bangor the Great, and defended by a strong castle; but it is now a very mean place; the principal buildings being the cathedral, the bishop's palace, and a free school. W. Long. 4° 10'. N. Lat. 53° 20'.

town of Ireland, in the county of Down and province of Ulster. It is seated on the south shore of the bay of Carrick Fergus, opposite to the town of that name; and sends two members to parliament. W. Long. 6°. N. Lat. 54° 42'.