19
Townlands
1,223
Registros censales
291
Hogares
1
Año del censo
- Personas
- 1,223
- Hogares
- 291
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Crossaglen is a small rural district located in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, situated in the southeastern part of the county. The area is characterized by the rolling drumlin landscape typical of this region, with gently undulating hills, hedgerows, and pastoral fields that support agriculture and livestock farming. The district sits within the broader geography of South Armagh, an area known for its distinctive topography and rural character. The landscape reflects the drumlin belt formation that defines much of central Ulster, creating a patchwork of small fields and quiet country roads that wind through the countryside.
The area has deep historical roots connected to the broader history of County Armagh and Ireland more generally. South Armagh, including Crossaglen, has a significant Gaelic cultural heritage and has been part of various historical divisions and administrative changes throughout Irish history. Like much of rural County Armagh, the district has been shaped by the agricultural traditions of the region and the community structures that developed around farming, local industry, and parish life. The area's history reflects the experiences of rural Irish communities through periods of significant social and economic change.
Crossaglen serves as a focal point for the local community, centered around parish and townland connections typical of rural Irish districts. The community has maintained its character as a quiet agricultural area while adapting to contemporary rural life. Local identity in such districts is often strongly tied to parish boundaries, family connections, and the network of small roads and settlements that make up the townland structure. The district represents the kind of rural community that remains important to maintaining population and services in the countryside of County Armagh.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte
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Años del censo
1911
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Townlands
19 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Crossaglen
- Condado
- Armagh
- Irlandés
- Ard Mhacha
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
Townlands
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