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Gilford Town, Condado de Down

Distrito

Gilford Town

Condado de Down

15

Streets

1,144

Registros censales

266

Hogares

1

Año del censo

1911 Censo
Personas
1,144
Hogares
266

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Gilford is a small town located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated in the Banbridge district. The town is positioned in the eastern part of County Down, in the valley of the Bann River, which forms a significant geographic feature of the landscape. The surrounding area is characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land typical of south County Down. The town's setting along the river has historically influenced its development, as waterways were crucial for both transportation and powering industrial enterprises in earlier centuries.

The history of Gilford is closely tied to the linen industry, which was central to the economic development of many Ulster towns during the 18th and 19th centuries. The town developed as a linen manufacturing center, with mills established to take advantage of the water power provided by the Bann River. This industrial heritage shaped the community's growth and the character of the town, with workers' housing and mill buildings forming key parts of its architectural landscape. Like many linen towns in the region, Gilford experienced significant change in the 20th century as the industry declined.

Gilford has maintained its role as a local service center for the surrounding rural communities of County Down. The town remains economically important to the district, serving as a hub for shops, services, and social activities for residents in the broader area. Various community organizations and local initiatives continue to play important roles in town life, and the Bann River valley continues to be valued for its natural amenities and recreational opportunities. The town's heritage, including remnants of its industrial past, contributes to the broader cultural identity of County Down.

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Condado

Down

Jurisdicción

Irlanda del Norte

Años del censo

1911

Streets

15 streets registradas

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Distrito
Gilford Town
Condado
Down
Irlandés
An Dún
Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte

Registros censales

1911 | Buscar a todas las personas →

Streets

15
Bann View Coast Bridge Street Browns Row Castle Hill Street Castle Street Cochrane's Row Dunbarton Street Main Street Mill Street New Row Newry Road Ruttons Row Stramore Road Tanderagee Road Thompson Row