25
Townlands
1,810
Registros censales
414
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 922
- Hogares
- 212
- Personas
- 888 -3.7%
- Hogares
- 202 -4.7%
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Hockley is a small district located in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, situated in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland. The area is characterized by the gently rolling countryside typical of much of County Armagh, with a landscape shaped by agricultural use and scattered settlements. Like much of this region, Hockley sits within an area known for mixed farming and pastoral pursuits, with green fields and hedgerows defining the rural character of the district. The townland's setting reflects the broader geography of County Armagh, which lies between Lough Neagh to the north and the Newry River valley to the south.
County Armagh as a whole has deep historical roots stretching back centuries, and Hockley, like many townlands in the county, reflects the long history of settlement and land use in Ulster. The district would have been shaped by the various phases of Irish history, including the medieval period, plantation era, and subsequent centuries of agricultural development. Townlands such as Hockley represent the granular divisions of land that have characterized Irish rural organization for generations, often reflecting older Gaelic territorial arrangements adapted through various historical periods.
Hockley remains primarily a rural community, contributing to the broader agricultural and residential fabric of County Armagh. Like many small districts in rural Northern Ireland, it serves as part of the local community structure, with residents engaged in farming, small business, and commuting to nearby towns and cities. The significance of such townlands lies partly in their role as cultural and administrative divisions that help organize rural life and maintain community identity across 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
1901, 1911
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Townlands
25 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Hockley
- Condado
- Armagh
- Irlandés
- Ard Mhacha
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
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