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Bawnoge is a small townland located in County Wicklow in the province of Leinster, situated in the southeastern part of Ireland. The townland forms part of the broader landscape of County Wicklow, which is known for its mountainous terrain, river valleys, and varied topography. The area lies within a region characterized by rolling hills and natural waterways that have shaped both the landscape and the patterns of settlement throughout history. Like many Irish townlands, Bawnoge represents a traditional territorial division of land that has administrative and historical significance, though today it exists primarily as a geographical designation rather than an administrative unit.
The name Bawnoge itself derives from Irish toponymy, with "baun" or "bawn" referring to a fortified enclosure or cattle fort, suggesting that the townland may have had historical defensive or agricultural importance. This is consistent with the broader history of County Wicklow, which has seen sustained human settlement and land use since medieval times. The region experienced significant activity during the Anglo-Norman period and subsequent centuries, with various territorial claims and land divisions reflecting the complex history of Ireland's colonization and settlement patterns.
As a rural townland in County Wicklow, Bawnoge would have contributed to the primarily agricultural economy of the area, with farming and pastoral activities forming the backbone of local life for centuries. The townland's proximity to natural resources and its position within Wicklow's broader landscape would have influenced patterns of settlement and land management. Today, like many rural Irish townlands, it exists as part of the cultural and geographical heritage of the county, contributing to the tapestry of place names and territorial divisions that reflect Ireland's long and complex history.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Na Bánóga
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Baronía
Talbotstown Upper
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
11 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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- Talbotstown Upper
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