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Cnoc an Arbhair

Arbour Hill
Hill of the grain
Arbour Hill takes its name from the Irish Cnoc an Arbhair, meaning 'hill of the grain,' reflecting its medieval use as a grain storage site owned and operated by Christ Church Cathedral. The area's association with grain commerce and the cathedral's holdings extended through the medieval period, establishing it as an important economic location on Dublin's north side. By the early 17th century...

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