South Salt
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South Salt
An Léim Theas (Irish) | |
|---|---|
| Sovereign state | Ireland |
| County | Kildare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.4 km2 (26.02 sq mi) |
South Salt (Irish: An Léim Theas) is a barony in County Kildare, Ireland.
Etymology[edit]
South Salt derives its name from the Latin name of Leixlip: Saltus salmonis (literally "salmon leap"; the English name is derived from Old Norse Lax-hlaup). This makes Salt one of very few Irish placenames derived directly from Latin.
Location[edit]
South Salt barony is located in northeast County Kildare, south of the Liffey, bordering on County Dublin.
History[edit]
There was originally a single Salt barony, divided into south and north baronies before 1807.[1]
List of settlements[edit]
Below is a list of settlements in South Salt:
References[edit]
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