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Ballygroman Lower

Baile Bhromáin Íochtarach

104

Registros censales

22

Hogares

2

Años del censo

1901 Censo
Personas
53
Hogares
11
1911 Censo
Personas
51 -3.8%
Hogares
11 0%

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Ballygroman Lower is a townland situated in County Cork in the Munster province of Ireland. Like many Irish townlands, it forms part of the intricate patchwork of small territorial divisions that characterize the Irish landscape. The townland lies within the broader geographical and administrative context of Cork, a county known for its varied terrain ranging from coastal areas to inland agricultural lands. The name "Ballygroman" derives from Irish placename elements, with "Bally" being a common prefix indicating a settlement or place, typical of Irish toponymy throughout the island.

The landscape of Ballygroman Lower reflects the characteristic features of Cork's inland regions, with rolling countryside and agricultural land forming the basis of the local geography. Like much of Cork, the area would have historically been shaped by farming practices and pastoral activities, with the townland's terrain suitable for traditional Irish agricultural and pastoral pursuits. The local environment reflects the temperate maritime climate of southwest Ireland, which influences the vegetation and land use patterns visible in the region.

Ballygroman Lower, as a townland, represents the continuity of Ireland's historical administrative system. The townland system dates back centuries and remains an important element of Irish geographical and cultural identity, even though many townlands today are primarily recognized through official records and historical documentation. The townland divisions were historically significant for land ownership, tenancy, and local governance, and many retain cultural significance for residents and descendants of the area.

For the local community, Ballygroman Lower represents part of the intricate tapestry of Cork's rural heritage and identity. While individual townlands may not always be widely known beyond their immediate regions, they collectively form the foundation of Irish rural life and community memory. The townland's continued existence in maps, records, and local knowledge ensures that it remains part of Cork's cultural and geographical legacy, connecting contemporary residents to the historical landscape and settlement patterns of their region.

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Parroquia

Desertmore

Condado

Cork

Nombre en irlandés

Baile Bhromáin Íochtarach

Baronía

Muskerry East

Valuation Office Records

From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)

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34 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.

Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.

Ubicación de la localidad

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Detalles

Inglés
Ballygroman Lower
Irlandés
Baile Bhromáin Íochtarach
Parroquia
Desertmore
Baronía
Muskerry East
Condado
Cork