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Condado de Derry

Localidad

Doon

324

Registros censales

80

Hogares

2

Años del censo

1901 Censo
Personas
170
Hogares
40
1911 Censo
Personas
154 -9.4%
Hogares
40 0%

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Doon is a small townland located in County Derry (also known as County Londonderry) in Northern Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of the county, which is characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and moorland typical of the North West of Ireland. Like many townlands in this region, Doon represents a small administrative division of land with its own distinct identity within the larger fabric of County Derry's rural communities. The landscape around the townland reflects the agricultural heritage of the area, with pastures and fields that have shaped settlement patterns for centuries.

The history of Doon, like much of County Derry, is intertwined with the broader historical trajectory of Ulster and Ireland. The townland system itself has roots in Irish administrative traditions, though the current boundaries often reflect patterns established during the plantation period and subsequent land divisions. County Derry has experienced significant historical events, from its early Christian heritage to its role during periods of conflict and settlement. While specific documented events relating solely to Doon may be limited, the townland shares in the rich historical narratives of its county and region.

Doon functions as part of the interconnected network of rural townlands that sustain local agricultural and community life in County Derry. These small communities often maintain strong local identities and social bonds, with residents engaged in farming, small businesses, and traditional rural occupations. The townland contributes to the preservation of rural culture and landscape character that defines much of County Derry's character. For those living in and around Doon, the townland represents both a geographic location and a meaningful social unit within their local community structure.

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Parroquia

Ballynascreen

Condado

Derry

Baronía

Loughinsholin

Ubicación de la localidad

OpenStreetMap

Detalles

Inglés
Doon
Parroquia
Ballynascreen
Baronía
Loughinsholin
Condado
Derry