25
Townlands
4,408
Registros censales
960
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 2,200
- Hogares
- 502
- Personas
- 2,208 +0.4%
- Hogares
- 458 -8.8%
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Rostrevor is a small village and civil parish located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in the southeastern region of the county. The village sits on the northern shore of Carlingford Lough, a sea inlet that forms part of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The landscape is characterized by steep, wooded hills that rise dramatically behind the village, providing striking natural scenery that makes the area popular with visitors and outdoor enthusiasts. The proximity to both mountains and water has historically shaped settlement patterns and the local economy, with the sheltered harbor once supporting fishing and maritime activity.
The village has a long history of settlement, with evidence of human activity in the area dating back centuries. Rosstrevor was historically an important port and market town, with its development closely tied to its position on Carlingford Lough. Like much of County Down, the area has connections to Irish cultural and religious traditions, with Saint Ronan reputedly associated with early Christianity in the locality. The village developed as a resort destination during the Victorian and Edwardian periods when improved transport links made it accessible to visitors seeking the therapeutic benefits of seaside air and mountain scenery.
Today, Rosstrevor remains a significant small settlement within the district, retaining its character as a coastal village while serving as a gateway to the Mourne Mountains. The village is home to various amenities including shops, restaurants, and accommodation options that cater to both residents and tourists. The surrounding area is valued for walking trails, water activities on the lough, and access to the broader Mourne region. For the local community, Rosstrevor serves as a cultural and economic center, maintaining traditional village functions while adapting to modern needs and the growing importance of heritage tourism to the local economy.
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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
25 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Rosstrevor
- Condado
- Down
- Irlandés
- An Dún
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
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