293
Registros censales
45
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 133
- Hogares
- 23
- Personas
- 160 +20.3%
- Hogares
- 22 -4.3%
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Carrigadav is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. Like many Irish townlands, it is an administrative division with deep historical roots, reflecting the traditional land organization system that has characterized rural Ireland for centuries. The townland lies within the broader landscape of Kerry, a county known for its dramatic scenery, including mountains, coastal features, and green pastoral lands. The area's geography is typical of inland Kerry, with rolling terrain and the types of soil and vegetation characteristic of southwestern Ireland's temperate maritime climate.
The history of Carrigadav, as with most Irish townlands, is intertwined with the broader history of Kerry and the various waves of settlement and administration that have shaped the Irish landscape. Townlands themselves originated during the medieval period and were formalized through various surveys and land divisions, particularly during the Tudor and Stuart periods. The name "Carrigadav" is likely of Irish origin, with "carraig" meaning rock or stone, suggesting the landscape features that characterize the area. The townland system served important functions in land tenure, taxation, and local administration throughout Irish history.
Today, Carrigadav remains part of the rural fabric of County Kerry, reflecting the quiet character of many small Irish townlands. These townlands continue to serve as geographical and cultural reference points for local communities, even as their formal administrative significance has diminished in modern times. The preservation of townland names and boundaries represents an important connection to Ireland's historical geography and heritage, maintaining continuity with centuries of local identity and land use patterns.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Carraig an Daimh
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Baronía
Corkaguiny
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
30 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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