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Condado de Wicklow

Localidad

Broomfields

Goirt na Giolcaí

26

Registros censales

8

Hogares

2

Años del censo

1901 Censo
Personas
13
Hogares
5
1911 Censo
Personas
13 0%
Hogares
3 -40%

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Broomfields is a small townland located in County Wicklow, situated in the province of Leinster in the southeastern part of Ireland. The area is characterized by the rolling hills and valleys typical of County Wicklow, often referred to as the "Garden of Ireland" due to its lush green landscapes and natural beauty. The townland lies within a region known for its varied topography, with proximity to both the Wicklow Mountains to the south and the more gently undulating farmland to the north. Like many rural townlands in Ireland, Broomfields comprises a dispersed settlement pattern with scattered houses and farms rather than a concentrated village center.

The history of Broomfields, as with much of County Wicklow, reflects the broader patterns of Irish rural settlement and land use. The townland system itself, which divides the Irish countryside into small administrative units, dates back centuries and represents layers of historical occupation and organization. County Wicklow more broadly has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of Neolithic and later settlements throughout the region. The landscape around Broomfields would have been shaped by centuries of agricultural use, forestry, and the gradual development of rural communities.

Today, Broomfields remains a quiet rural townland that contributes to the character of County Wicklow's countryside. Like many small townlands in the region, it likely serves primarily as agricultural land and residential space for local families. The area benefits from its location in a county that has become increasingly popular for tourism, with visitors drawn to Wicklow's natural attractions, historical sites, and scenic landscapes. For the local community, such townlands represent the continuity of rural Irish life and the preservation of traditional settlement patterns that have defined the Irish countryside for generations.

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Parroquia

Donard

Condado

Wicklow

Nombre en irlandés

Goirt na Giolcaí

Baronía

Talbotstown Lower

Valuation Office Records

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

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12 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
Broomfields
Irlandés
Goirt na Giolcaí
Parroquia
Donard
Baronía
Talbotstown Lower
Condado
Wicklow