42
Registros censales
8
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 22
- Hogares
- 4
- Personas
- 20 -9.1%
- Hogares
- 4 0%
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Droagh is a small townland situated in County Antrim in Northern Ireland, located in the northeastern part of the island. The townland forms part of the broader landscape characteristic of County Antrim, which is known for its varied terrain ranging from coastal areas to inland agricultural regions. Droagh's setting reflects the typical rural character of many Antrim townlands, with its landscape shaped by the region's geological history and its position within the wider topography of the county. Like many townlands in this part of Northern Ireland, Droagh would have been influenced by the natural features common to the area, including rolling hills and farmland that have long defined settlement patterns in the region.
The history of Droagh, as with most Irish townlands, extends back centuries into the medieval and early modern periods. Townlands in County Antrim were established as administrative divisions during the Anglo-Norman period and subsequently refined through various land surveys and estate divisions. The name Droagh itself, like many Irish place names, likely derives from the Irish language, though the specific etymology and early settlement history of this particular townland would require detailed local historical research to establish with certainty. The townland system itself represents one of the oldest surviving administrative divisions in Ireland and has remained a fundamental aspect of how rural communities are organized and identified.
Today, Droagh remains part of the fabric of rural County Antrim, contributing to the character of its local area. As a townland, it serves as an important geographic reference point for residents and as part of the cultural and administrative heritage of the county. The local community's connection to their townland reflects the enduring significance of these small territorial divisions in Irish life, where townland names continue to hold meaning for those with family or community ties to the area. The preservation of townland identities like Droagh represents a continuity with Ireland's historical geography and landscape heritage.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Baronía
Glenarm Upper
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
6 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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