96
Census Records
19
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 48
- Households
- 10
- People
- 48 0%
- Households
- 9 -10%
About
Lugnagun Great is a townland located in County Wicklow in the province of Leinster in the Republic of Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of the Wicklow Mountains region, an area characterized by rolling hills, moorland, and river valleys. Like many Irish townlands, Lugnagun Great represents a small territorial division of land that has been historically significant in Irish administrative and social structures. The landscape in this part of Wicklow is typical of the upland areas, with a mix of open country and scattered settlements, reflecting both the natural topography and patterns of rural habitation.
The townland system itself, of which Lugnagun Great is a part, has deep roots in Irish history. Townlands served as important units of land division and social organization, particularly under the feudal and later colonial systems in Ireland. The name "Lugnagun" likely derives from Irish language origins, as do many place names throughout County Wicklow, though specific historical records about this particular townland may be limited. The region as a whole has a rich history tied to the broader stories of Wicklow, including its role in Irish rebellions and its significance as a mountainous refuge area throughout various historical periods.
The Wicklow area, including townlands like Lugnagun Great, has traditionally been associated with farming, pastoral activities, and more recently rural and tourism-related communities. The townland exists as part of the intricate patchwork of administrative divisions that characterize the Irish countryside, where such divisions continue to hold cultural and historical significance even as modern local governance structures have evolved. For local residents and those with genealogical connections to the area, townlands like Lugnagun Great serve as important reference points for family history and community identity, with records often organized by townland divisions.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
Log na gCon Mór
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Barony
Talbotstown Lower
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
4 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Townland Location
OpenStreetMapDetails
- English
- Lugnagun Great
- Irish
- Log na gCon Mór
- Parish
- Blessington
- Barony
- Talbotstown Lower
- County
- Wicklow