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Registros censales
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Hogares
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Años del censo
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- Hogares
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Castlelake is a small townland situated in County Clare in the west of Ireland, an area known for its distinctive limestone landscape and rugged Atlantic coastline. The townland forms part of the broader region characterized by the Burren's dramatic karst topography, with its particular landscape shaped by glacial activity and the erosion of carboniferous limestone that dominates much of the county. The area benefits from proximity to both inland waterways and the coastal environment, placing it within a region of significant natural heritage and geological interest.
The history of Castlelake reflects the broader patterns of settlement and land use that have characterized County Clare over centuries. Like many Irish townlands, its name suggests historical significance, with the "castle" element pointing to past fortifications or defensive structures that may have once stood in the locality. The townland would have been shaped by the various waves of settlement, the Anglo-Norman influence, and later the patterns of agricultural and pastoral land use that became typical of rural Clare.
As a townland, Castlelake represents the type of small-scale administrative and social unit that has long formed the foundation of Irish rural life and community identity. Townlands served as the basis for land organization, taxation, and community governance, and many Irish people maintain strong connections to their ancestral townlands. For residents and those with family roots in the area, Castlelake carries local significance as a place of residence, livelihood, and community belonging, even if it may not feature prominently in broader historical records or tourist guides.
Castlelake remains part of the living landscape of County Clare, contributing to the distinctive character of rural Ireland. Like many small townlands, it represents continuity with the past while being shaped by contemporary rural life, agriculture, and community networks. Understanding places like Castlelake provides insight into how Irish settlement patterns, local identity, and the relationship between people and landscape have developed across generations.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Loch an Chaisleáin
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Baronía
Bunratty Lower
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
1 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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