Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. "On his [the city surveyor] recommendation, the committee also approved of an application from Mr Thomas Mayne for the naming of six new streets on his property, situated off Orangefield Lane and North Road, as follows: Orangefield Road. Orangefield Avenue, Orangefield Gardens, Orangefield Parade, Orangefield Drive, Orangefield Grove". (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1957). "On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of WM Logan and Sons Limited naming a new street at their property of Orangefield Ave, Orangefield Drive". (13th December 1960).
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On his [the city surveyor] recommendation, the committee also approved of an application from Mr Thomas Mayne for the naming of six new streets on his property, situated off Orangefield Lane and North Road, as follows: Orangefield Road. Orangefield Avenue, Orangefield Gardens, Orangefield Parade, Orangefield Drive, Orangefield Grove. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1957).