102
Registros censales
19
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 38
- Hogares
- 8
- Personas
- 64 +68.4%
- Hogares
- 11 +37.5%
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Clontead Beg is a small townland located in County Cork in the province of Munster in southwestern Ireland. The townland lies within the barony of Carbery and is situated in the broader landscape of West Cork, a region characterized by rolling hills, agricultural land, and proximity to the Atlantic coast. Like many Irish townlands, Clontead Beg represents a historical land division that reflects centuries of settlement patterns and property organization. The landscape of the area is typical of rural Cork, with pasture fields, hedgerows, and scattered farm dwellings interspersed throughout the countryside.
The history of Clontead Beg, like that of most Irish townlands, is rooted in centuries of settlement and land use. The townland's name derives from Irish, with "Clon" typically referring to a meadow or pasture, and "tead" relating to a place or location. The area would have been inhabited and worked for generations, with its development tied to the broader social and economic history of County Cork. During various periods of Irish history, including the medieval era and the subsequent Anglo-Norman period, the region underwent significant changes in land ownership and settlement patterns that shaped the townland's character and boundaries.
Clontead Beg, like many small rural townlands in Ireland, has limited documented notable events or features of major historical significance that distinguish it from surrounding areas. However, the townland remains an important reference point in local geography and land records, serving as part of the intricate tapestry of Irish place names and territorial divisions. The area's significance lies primarily in its role as part of the local agricultural and pastoral community, with its fields and lands contributing to the rural economy and heritage of West Cork.
Today, Clontead Beg maintains its character as a quiet rural townland within the Cork countryside. For local residents and those with family connections to the area, the townland holds cultural and genealogical significance. The persistence of these small administrative divisions reflects the deep historical roots of Irish land organization and demonstrates how Ireland's landscape remains organized according to systems that have evolved over many centuries. Townlands like Clontead Beg are important to understanding local Irish identity and heritage.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Cluain Téide Bheag
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Baronía
Muskerry East
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
88 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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