69
Census Records
15
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 36
- Households
- 7
- People
- 33 -8.3%
- Households
- 8 +14.3%
About
Crossogs is a small townland located in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. It sits within the broader landscape of Donegal, a county characterized by rugged coastlines, mountains, and moorland. The townland is situated in a region known for its dramatic natural scenery, with the Atlantic coastline and elevated terrain shaping the geography of the area. Like many Donegal townlands, Crossogs represents the traditional division of Irish land into small, named settlements that reflect centuries of historical land management and community organization.
The history of Crossogs, like that of much of County Donegal, is intertwined with the broader patterns of Irish settlement, land tenure, and cultural development. The townland system itself has roots extending back through medieval and early modern Irish history, with formal delineation becoming more standardized during the colonial period. The name and boundaries of Crossogs, as with other townlands, would have been established over time through local usage and official record-keeping, reflecting the needs of farming communities and administrative divisions that persisted through significant historical changes in Ireland.
Crossogs remains part of the living landscape of rural County Donegal, contributing to the complex tapestry of small settlements that characterize much of the county. These townlands, while often small and sparsely populated in modern times, maintain cultural and historical significance for local communities. They serve as reference points for local knowledge, heritage, and identity, and many retain connections to traditional land use, local family histories, and the broader Irish cultural tradition that emphasizes connection to specific places.
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- County
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Irish Name
Na Crosóga
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Barony
Kilmacrenan
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