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Kircubbin, Condado de Down

Distrito

Kircubbin

Condado de Down

17

Townlands

1,592

Registros censales

367

Hogares

1

Año del censo

1901 Censo
Personas
1,592
Hogares
367

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Kircubbin is a small village located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated on the Ards Peninsula. The village occupies a rural setting within the broader landscape of the peninsula, which extends into the Irish Sea between Strangford Lough and the Irish Sea proper. The surrounding area is characterized by gently rolling farmland typical of County Down, with a mix of agricultural fields, hedgerows, and scattered residential properties. The proximity to Strangford Lough to the west has historically influenced both the landscape and the economic activities of the region, with the waterway providing access to fishing and maritime connections.

Kircubbin has roots extending back several centuries, with the parish name deriving from the Irish "Cill Cubain," indicating an early Christian settlement in the area. Like many villages across the Ards Peninsula, the settlement developed around agricultural and fishing activities, gradually expanding from a small rural community into the modest village known today. The area forms part of the broader historical landscape of County Down, which contains numerous sites of archaeological and historical interest from various periods.

The village serves as a local community hub for the surrounding farming population and residents of the Ards Peninsula. Though relatively small, Kircubbin contains amenities typical of rural Irish villages, including a church and local services that support the needs of the parish and nearby areas. The village maintains its character as a working rural community, with farming remaining an important part of local life. Its position on the Ards Peninsula also connects it to the broader tourism and heritage network of County Down, including attractions and sites of interest that draw visitors to the region.

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Condado

Down

Jurisdicción

Irlanda del Norte

Años del censo

1901

Townlands

17 townlands registradas

Ubicación del distrito

OpenStreetMap

Detalles

Distrito
Kircubbin
Condado
Down
Irlandés
An Dún
Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte