155
Registros censales
31
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 91
- Hogares
- 18
- Personas
- 64 -29.7%
- Hogares
- 13 -27.8%
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Drombeg is a small townland located in County Cork in the southwestern region of Ireland, situated in the parish of Myross in the baronies of Carbery. The landscape surrounding Drombeg is characteristic of West Cork, featuring rolling countryside, scattered farmsteads, and moorland terrain typical of the coastal hinterland. The area sits within the broader geography of the Iberian Peninsula-influenced landscape of southwest Ireland, where granite bedrock and boggy soils are common features. The townland's position places it within reasonable proximity to the Atlantic coastline, though it remains inland enough to maintain a rural, agricultural character.
The most notable feature of Drombeg is the prehistoric stone circle located within the townland, which stands as a significant archaeological monument and one of the most visited megalithic sites in County Cork. This Bronze Age stone circle consists of seventeen stones arranged in a roughly circular pattern and likely dates back several thousand years, reflecting the region's deep human habitation and ritual practices in prehistory. The circle's presence has made Drombeg a focal point for archaeological and historical interest, attracting visitors interested in Ireland's ancient heritage. Beyond the stone circle, the townland itself represents typical Irish rural settlement patterns, with scattered houses and holdings that characterize the dispersed settlement of the West Cork countryside.
The Drombeg stone circle has become increasingly significant to both local and broader communities as awareness of Ireland's archaeological heritage has grown. The site serves as a tangible connection to prehistoric times and contributes to the cultural and historical identity of the region. For the local community, the monument represents an important element of their townland's character and has connections to tourism and cultural heritage recognition. The circle remains a place of archaeological interest and has been subject to various studies and conservation efforts to preserve this ancient structure for future generations.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
An Drom Beag
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Baronía
Muskerry East
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
48 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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