286
Census Records
43
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 136
- Households
- 23
- People
- 150 +10.3%
- Households
- 20 -13%
About
Beltany Upper is a townland located in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland, situated in the Inishowen Peninsula. The landscape is characteristic of this part of Donegal, featuring rolling hills and moorland typical of the peninsula's terrain. The townland forms part of the broader geography of the Inishowen area, which is known for its dramatic coastlines, elevated ridges, and rural character. Like many townlands in this region, Beltany Upper represents a small administrative division of land with its own distinct identity within the wider landscape of County Donegal.
The area has deep roots in Irish history, as Inishowen has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The peninsula contains numerous archaeological sites spanning from the Neolithic period through to later historical periods. Beltany Upper, like other townlands in the region, would have formed part of the historical territories and parishes that developed over centuries of Irish settlement and social organization. The townland naming tradition itself reflects the long process of land division and administration that characterized Irish rural settlement patterns.
One of the most notable features associated with the Beltany area is the stone circle known as Beltany Stone Circle, one of the most significant megalithic monuments in County Donegal. This Bronze Age monument stands as evidence of the archaeological importance of the broader Beltany region. Such monuments are central to understanding the prehistoric occupation and ritual practices of the peninsula's ancient inhabitants, making the area of considerable interest to archaeologists and heritage enthusiasts.
For the local community, Beltany Upper remains part of the living landscape of Inishowen, contributing to the rural character and heritage identity of the peninsula. The townland, along with neighboring areas, forms part of communities that maintain connection to the land and its historical significance. The presence of archaeological monuments and the natural landscape make the Beltany area important to local cultural identity and to broader efforts to preserve and understand County Donegal's rich heritage.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
An Bhealtaine Uachtarach
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Barony
Kilmacrenan
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
1 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Townland Location
OpenStreetMapDetails
- English
- Beltany Upper
- Irish
- An Bhealtaine Uachtarach
- Parish
- Tullaghobegly
- Barony
- Kilmacrenan
- County
- Donegal
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