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Holyrood is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division 1, on Conception Bay. It is approximately a 30-minute drive from the capital city of St. John's. During King William's War, the village was destroyed in the Avalon Peninsula Campaign.
Like many other names in Newfoundland, Holyrood suggests a sense of religious fervor and faith. The earliest settlement is believed to be in 1689, the Martin O’Neil property, which was located at the center of the main beach. Many early settlers of Holyrood were of Irish Catholic descent.
Holyrood’s scenic setting together with the availability of an adequate service industry made it a natural choice for weekenders and holiday-goers. During those days anyone with a bedroom to spare took in “boarders” during the summer months.
Holyrood, Newfoundland. Canada. 47 23N 53 08W. Did you know? Holyrood harbour was once an inland fjord. The first historical account of Holyrood (or Hollyrode) was found on John Thorton’s map of Newfoundland in 1675. Recorded settlement in Holyrood began in the late 1700’s.
The Town of Holyrood is located at the head of Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula about 50 km west of St John's. The name Holyrood means "Holy Cross", and may refer to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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