79
Census Records
15
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 32
- Households
- 7
- People
- 47 +46.9%
- Households
- 8 +14.3%
About
Butterhill is a small townland located in County Wicklow in the province of Leinster in the eastern part of the Republic of Ireland. The townland lies within the broader landscape of County Wicklow, which is known for its mountainous terrain, particularly the Wicklow Mountains that dominate much of the county. Like many Irish townlands, Butterhill represents a historic administrative division of land that has remained relatively consistent in its boundaries over centuries. The name itself, typical of English-origin townland names in Ireland, likely derives from geographical or land-use characteristics, though the specific etymology would require detailed historical research to confirm with certainty.
The landscape of County Wicklow is characterized by a mix of upland and lowland terrain, with significant areas of forestry, bogland, and pastoral agriculture. Butterhill, as part of this county, would be situated within this broader environmental context. The area experiences the temperate maritime climate typical of Ireland's east coast, with moderate rainfall throughout the year. The townland would have historically supported traditional rural activities, including farming and small-scale agriculture, which remain part of the local economy and character of the region.
Wicklow has a rich historical significance dating back to medieval times and earlier, with numerous monastic sites, castles, and archaeological features scattered throughout the county. While specific historical records about Butterhill as an individual townland may be limited in readily available sources, the townland would have been subject to the same broad historical processes that shaped County Wicklow, including Norman settlement, the establishment of the feudal system, and later changes during the Tudor and Stuart periods. Like other Irish townlands, Butterhill's history is interwoven with the broader narrative of Irish rural settlement and land organization.
Today, Butterhill remains part of the fabric of rural County Wicklow, contributing to the distinctive character of the region. The townland system itself, while primarily of historical administrative significance, continues to be referenced in addressing and land records. Wicklow as a whole has become increasingly important for tourism, heritage, and outdoor recreation, drawing visitors to its mountains, forests, and historical sites. Small townlands like Butterhill represent the accumulated history and local identity of the Irish countryside, even as rural communities navigate the changes of contemporary life.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
Cnoc an Ime
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Barony
Talbotstown Lower
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
13 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Townland Location
OpenStreetMapDetails
- English
- Butterhill
- Irish
- Cnoc an Ime
- Parish
- Blessington
- Barony
- Talbotstown Lower
- County
- Wicklow