7
Townlands
353
Registros censales
83
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 174
- Hogares
- 40
- Personas
- 179 +2.9%
- Hogares
- 43 +7.5%
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Windmill Cross is a small district located in County Kildare in the east-central region of Ireland, situated within the broader Kildare landscape known for its agricultural character and proximity to Dublin. The area is part of the gently rolling terrain typical of this part of the Midlands, with countryside dominated by pastoral fields and rural settlements. Like much of County Kildare, the district's geography reflects centuries of farming heritage, with the land divided into fields by hedgerows and stone walls that characterize the Irish countryside.
The name "Windmill Cross" itself suggests historical connections to milling activity, common in many Irish rural areas where water and wind resources were historically exploited for processing grain and other materials. County Kildare has a rich industrial heritage tied to agriculture and textile production, and smaller settlements like Windmill Cross would have played their part in the local economy. The district, like many rural Irish townlands, reflects the pattern of settlement development that evolved over centuries, with communities typically organizing themselves around crossroads, churches, or local landmarks that gave them their distinctive names.
Today, Windmill Cross remains primarily a rural community, characteristic of much of inland County Kildare. Its significance lies in its role as part of the broader fabric of rural Irish life, serving the local farming community and maintaining cultural continuity in an area that has seen considerable change with modernization and urbanization pressures. The district contributes to the distinctive character of County Kildare, which balances its agricultural traditions with growing suburban development, particularly in areas closer to Dublin's expanding commuter belt.
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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
7 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Windmill Cross
- Condado
- Kildare
- Irlandés
- Cill Dara
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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