383
Registros censales
83
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 346
- Hogares
- 74
- Personas
- 37 -89.3%
- Hogares
- 9 -87.8%
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Castletownsend is a small village situated in West Cork, located in the southwestern part of County Cork, Ireland. The settlement is positioned in a scenic coastal area near the Ilen River, which flows toward the sea at Castletownsend Harbour. The landscape surrounding the village is characterized by the rolling hills and pastoral terrain typical of rural West Cork, with the river valley providing a dramatic natural feature that has influenced both the settlement's development and its visual character. The village's location within this rural, maritime-influenced landscape has shaped its character as a quiet, picturesque community far from major urban centers.
The village has a long historical association with the Anglo-Norman settlement of Ireland, with its name deriving from a castle that was established there during the medieval period. The settlement developed around this fortified structure and the natural harbor provided by the Ilen River estuary. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Castletownsend was established as a planned village with a distinctive linear street layout, which remains one of its defining characteristics today. The village's architecture reflects its historical development, with Georgian and Victorian-era buildings contributing to its preserved appearance.
Castletownsend is notable for its cultural and literary associations, having connections to Irish writers and artists, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The village has maintained its character as a place of interest to writers, artists, and visitors seeking authentic Irish village life. The harbor and riverside setting have long been significant to the local community's identity and economy, historically supporting fishing and maritime activities. Today, the village remains a focal point for the surrounding rural community, serving local residents and attracting visitors interested in West Cork's coastal heritage and cultural landscape.
The village continues to hold significance for its local community as a place where traditional Irish rural life and heritage are preserved. Its relatively unchanged street plan and architectural character make it an example of a planned Anglo-Norman village that has survived largely intact. For residents and visitors alike, Castletownsend represents an important part of West Cork's cultural and historical identity, offering a connection to Ireland's past while serving as a functioning community in the present day.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Baile an Chaisleáin
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Baronía
Carbery West (E.D.)
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
759 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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- Inglés
- Castletownsend
- Irlandés
- Baile an Chaisleáin
- Parroquia
- Castlehaven
- Baronía
- Carbery West (E.D.)
- Condado
- Cork
Registros censales
Registros censales históricos
1 sin vincularEstos registros censales coinciden con el nombre Castletownsend pero no se pudieron vincular automáticamente con esta localidad. El nombre histórico puede referirse a una calle, subdivisión o antigua demarcación que ya no existe como unidad separada.
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