8
Townlands
765
Registros censales
184
Hogares
1
Año del censo
- Personas
- 765
- Hogares
- 184
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Lisleitrim is a small rural district located in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, situated in the northern part of the island. The area is characterized by the gently rolling drumlin landscape typical of much of Ulster, with its pattern of small hills and valleys interspersed with agricultural land, hedgerows, and scattered settlements. The district forms part of the broader Armagh countryside, which is renowned for its fertile soils and pastoral farming heritage. The topography and natural features of the region have historically shaped both settlement patterns and economic activity, with the landscape supporting dairy farming and mixed agriculture that remain important to the local economy.
The name Lisleitrim derives from Irish, with "Lis" referring to a fort or enclosure, reflecting the area's ancient settlement history. Like much of County Armagh, the district has roots stretching back through medieval times and the plantation period, with various archaeological and historical layers evident in its landscape. The region has been shaped by broader historical forces affecting Ulster and Ireland, including patterns of settlement, religious affiliation, and land use that developed over centuries. Understanding Lisleitrim requires awareness of these deep historical contexts that have influenced community formation and local identity.
Lisleitrim serves as a residential and farming community within the wider County Armagh district, with the area comprising scattered houses, farms, and small settlements rather than a concentrated urban center. The community remains primarily rural in character, with agriculture and related activities continuing to form an important part of local life and identity. For residents and those with connections to the area, Lisleitrim represents part of the valued rural fabric of County Armagh, contributing to the distinctive character of the region's countryside and maintaining traditions of rural community life that have persisted across generations.
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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
8 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Lisleitrim
- Condado
- Armagh
- Irlandés
- Ard Mhacha
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
Townlands
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