10
Townlands
789
Registros censales
139
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 403
- Hogares
- 70
- Personas
- 386 -4.2%
- Hogares
- 69 -1.4%
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Knocks is a small village and district located in County Cork in the Munster region of southwestern Ireland. The village sits in the rural countryside of Cork, characterized by rolling farmland, pastoral landscapes, and the natural terrain typical of Ireland's southern counties. The area is part of Cork's broader rural hinterland, where agriculture and small-scale farming have traditionally shaped both the landscape and local economy. The wider region features a mix of woodland, fields, and traditional stone walls that define the Irish countryside aesthetic.
The history of Knocks, like many small Irish villages, is deeply rooted in the agricultural and social patterns of rural Cork. The district developed as a farming community where families worked the land for generations, with the village serving as a local center for commerce and social gathering. Like much of Cork, the area would have been influenced by broader Irish historical events, including the impact of the Great Famine in the mid-nineteenth century and subsequent emigration patterns that affected rural communities throughout the county. The built heritage of Knocks reflects its modest, working-class rural character.
Knocks maintains its significance as a living village community within Cork, serving the needs and identity of local residents. The village functions as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural district, providing essential services and serving as a meeting place for the community. Local schools, churches, and small businesses would form the backbone of village life, helping to sustain the community's continuity. Like many rural Irish villages, Knocks represents the enduring importance of small settlements in maintaining social cohesion and cultural identity in countryside areas.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
10 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Knocks
- Condado
- Cork
- Irlandés
- Corcaigh
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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