100
Registros censales
19
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 52
- Hogares
- 9
- Personas
- 48 -7.7%
- Hogares
- 10 +11.1%
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Carrignamuck is a small townland situated in County Cork, in the southwestern region of Ireland. The townland lies within the broader landscape of Cork's varied terrain, characterized by rolling hills, agricultural land, and the natural features typical of rural Munster. Like many Irish townlands, Carrignamuck represents one of the traditional administrative divisions of the Irish countryside, with clear historical boundaries that have defined local land ownership and settlement patterns for centuries. The landscape surrounding the townland reflects the typical mix of pastoral farming, hedgerows, and stone boundaries that characterize much of Cork's rural areas.
The townland system itself, of which Carrignamuck forms a part, has its roots in medieval Ireland and represents one of the oldest surviving administrative divisions in Europe. Townlands were historically important for organizing land tenure, determining parish boundaries, and establishing local identity. The name Carrignamuck likely derives from Irish language origins, with place names in this region often reflecting the Gaelic heritage of the area. As with many Cork townlands, Carrignamuck's history is interwoven with the broader social, political, and economic developments that shaped rural Ireland over the past several centuries.
For local communities in the area, townlands like Carrignamuck serve as important markers of place identity and connection to the land. These small divisions remain significant in how people describe locations, establish family histories, and maintain cultural continuity. While Carrignamuck may not host major historical monuments or widely documented events, its existence as a defined place reflects the rich tapestry of rural Irish settlement and the enduring importance of locality in Irish life. The townland continues to represent a tangible connection between contemporary Cork residents and their ancestral landscape.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Carraig na Muc
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Baronía
Muskerry East
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
75 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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