34
Census Records
4
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 19
- Households
- 2
- People
- 15 -21.1%
- Households
- 2 0%
About
Ballynasculloge Lower is a townland located in County Wicklow, in the province of Leinster in the east of Ireland. The townland is situated in the broader landscape of County Wicklow, which is known for its mountainous terrain, river valleys, and agricultural lands. Like many Irish townlands, Ballynasculloge Lower is a relatively small administrative division of land, reflecting the historic system of land organization that has characterized Irish geography for centuries. The area, like much of Wicklow, experiences the maritime climate typical of southeastern Ireland, with moderate temperatures and regular rainfall that supports the green pastoral landscapes the county is renowned for.
The history of Ballynasculloge Lower, as with many Irish townlands, is rooted in the Anglo-Norman colonization and subsequent development of Irish land divisions. The townland system itself was formalized during the Tudor period and became standardized during the 17th and 18th centuries. County Wicklow experienced significant historical events during various periods, including the 1798 Rebellion and the later Land Wars of the 19th century, though specific details about how these events directly affected Ballynasculloge Lower would require consultation of local historical records and sources.
The townland would have historically supported agricultural activities typical of rural County Wicklow, including small-scale farming, dairy production, and pastoral grazing, which remain important to the region's economy. Traditional stone walls, field boundaries, and rural settlement patterns visible in the area today reflect centuries of agricultural use and rural community life. The landscape and infrastructure of the townland are characteristic of the broader Wicklow countryside, with scattered rural dwellings, field systems, and local roads connecting the area to nearby villages and towns.
Ballynasculloge Lower remains part of the living rural landscape of County Wicklow, contributing to the cultural and economic fabric of its local community. Like many Irish townlands, it represents an important unit of local identity and heritage, even as modern life and infrastructure have evolved around these historical divisions. The townland continues to be recognized in official records, maps, and local knowledge, maintaining its significance as part of Ireland's distinctive system of geographical and administrative organization.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
Buaile na Scológ Íochtarach
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Barony
Talbotstown Lower
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
5 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Townland Location
OpenStreetMapDetails
- English
- Ballynasculloge Lower
- Irish
- Buaile na Scológ Íochtarach
- Parish
- Blessington
- Barony
- Talbotstown Lower
- County
- Wicklow