6
Townlands
2,319
Registros censales
582
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,160
- Hogares
- 303
- Personas
- 1,159 -0.1%
- Hogares
- 279 -7.9%
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Hervey Hill is a townland located in County Derry (also known as County Londonderry) in Northern Ireland, situated in the north of the island. The area is part of the broader landscape of County Derry, which is characterized by rolling countryside, agricultural land, and proximity to significant waterways. The townland sits within the wider context of Derry's terrain, which transitions between the coastal regions near the Foyle Estuary and the more inland areas of the county. Like many rural districts in this part of Northern Ireland, Hervey Hill reflects the typical settlement patterns of the region, with scattered houses and farms dotting the countryside rather than concentrated urban development.
The history of Hervey Hill, as with much of County Derry, is intertwined with the broader historical patterns of Ulster and Ireland. County Derry itself has a complex history involving native Irish settlement, Norman influence, and the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century, which significantly shaped the demographic and cultural character of the region. The townland names and field patterns visible in areas like Hervey Hill often reflect these historical layers, though detailed local records specific to this particular townland may be limited in public sources. The area has maintained its rural character through centuries of change, with agriculture remaining a traditional foundation of local life.
Today, Hervey Hill represents the kind of rural townland that forms the backbone of County Derry's community fabric. These small districts are significant to their residents as centers of local identity and social connection, even if they lack the prominence of larger towns. The significance of such areas lies in their role in sustaining rural life, preserving agricultural traditions, and maintaining connections to family histories and local heritage. For those with roots in Hervey Hill, the townland represents an important anchor to their personal and familial past, contributing to the wider tapestry of life in County Derry.
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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
6 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Hervey Hill
- Condado
- Derry
- Irlandés
- Doire
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
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