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Lecarrow is a small townland located in County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated in the broader landscape of Connemara. The townland is characterized by the rugged terrain typical of this region, with rolling hills, bog land, and rocky outcrops that define much of the surrounding countryside. Like many townlands in western Galway, Lecarrow sits within an area known for its natural beauty and challenging agricultural conditions, where the landscape reflects the interaction between human settlement and the demanding Irish climate. The proximity to various water features and the exposed nature of the terrain contribute to the distinctive character of this rural locality.
The history of Lecarrow, as with many Irish townlands, is deeply connected to the broader historical narratives of County Galway and the west of Ireland. The townland system itself, which divides the Irish landscape into small administrative and territorial units, has medieval and even earlier origins, though the exact history of Lecarrow's establishment and naming would require detailed historical research. The area has likely seen settlement patterns influenced by factors such as land quality, access to resources, and historical population movements, all of which have shaped the communities that have inhabited it over centuries.
Lecarrow remains a quiet rural townland today, representative of the many small settlements that comprise the fabric of Connemara and broader rural Galway. As a townland, it contributes to the local sense of place and identity, serving as a geographic reference point for residents and a reminder of Ireland's distinctive territorial organization. The townland system, despite changes in modern Irish administrative structures, continues to hold cultural and historical significance for local communities, representing connections to land, heritage, and local identity that persist in rural areas.
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- Paroisse
- Comté
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Nom irlandais
An Leithcheathrú
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Baronnie
Longford
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
11 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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- Anglais
- Lecarrow
- Irlandais
- An Leithcheathrú
- Paroisse
- Lickmolassy
- Baronnie
- Longford
- Comté
- Galway
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Registres historiques du recensement
1 non liésCes registres de recensement correspondent au nom Lecarrow mais n'ont pas pu être automatiquement liés à cette localité. Le nom historique peut désigner une rue, une subdivision ou une ancienne limite qui n'existe plus comme unité distincte.
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