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 the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee exceeded to an application of Mr Thomas Mayne for permission to name a new St situated on his property off Orangefield Lane, Orangefield Park". (21st March 1961).