19
Townlands
1,081
Registros censales
248
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 483
- Hogares
- 117
- Personas
- 598 +23.8%
- Hogares
- 131 +12%
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Killyon is a small rural district located in County Meath in the province of Leinster, in the east-central part of Ireland. The area is situated within the broader landscape of the Meath countryside, characterized by rolling agricultural land and pastoral fields typical of the Irish Midlands. The district forms part of a region rich in both natural and historical features, with the wider Meath landscape known for its fertility and its importance to Irish farming communities. As with much of County Meath, the terrain around Killyon reflects the gentle undulations common to this part of Ireland, with a mix of farmland, hedgerows, and traditional rural settlement patterns.
The history of Killyon is deeply rooted in Irish parish and townland structures that developed over centuries. Like many rural areas in Meath, it reflects layers of settlement from medieval times through to the modern era, with patterns of land use and community organization shaped by the Anglo-Norman influence and the subsequent development of Irish rural society. The area would have been part of the broader historical narratives of County Meath, a county with significant historical importance dating back to ancient times, including its associations with the Hill of Tara and early Irish kingship.
Killyon, as a rural district, serves primarily as a residential and agricultural community for its inhabitants and neighboring areas. The district would be typical of many small Irish rural settlements, with its importance lying in local community life, agricultural pursuits, and its connection to the broader network of parishes and townlands that characterize rural Meath. The community's significance is rooted in its role as part of the social and economic fabric of the local region.
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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
19 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Killyon
- Condado
- Meath
- Irlandés
- An Mhí
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
Townlands
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