40
Registros censales
7
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 8
- Hogares
- 2
- Personas
- 32 +300%
- Hogares
- 5 +150%
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Dromdowney Upper is a townland located in County Cork, in the Munster province of southern Ireland. The townland forms part of the broader landscape of Cork's rural hinterland, situated in an area characterized by rolling hills, agricultural land, and the typical field systems of southern Ireland. Like many Irish townlands, Dromdowney Upper represents a historical land division that reflects centuries of settlement patterns and land management in the region. The townland's name, with its Irish origins, suggests historical connections to the local Gaelic heritage, though the specific etymology would benefit from linguistic research.
The landscape of Dromdowney Upper, as with much of Cork's inland regions, is predominantly pastoral and agricultural in character. The area features the hedgerow-divided fields typical of Irish farming communities, interspersed with patches of woodland and natural vegetation. The underlying geology and soil composition of the region support mixed farming practices that have sustained rural communities for generations. The townland's elevation and topography contribute to the varied microenvironments found across Cork's countryside.
Dromdowney Upper, like many Irish townlands, carries historical significance as a unit of local administration and land tenure that dates back centuries. These townland divisions were formalized in various land surveys and records, particularly during the period of English land administration in Ireland. The townland system remains an important reference point for understanding Irish geography, genealogy, and local history, serving as a connection between modern communities and their historical roots.
The townland maintains its role as part of the fabric of local Cork communities, with significance to residents whose families may have longstanding connections to the area. For genealogical researchers and local historians, Dromdowney Upper represents one of many Cork townlands that together form the historical and social landscape of the region. The preservation and understanding of townland identities like Dromdowney Upper contribute to broader knowledge of rural Irish heritage and community history.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Drom Domhnaigh Uachtarach
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Baronía
Orrery and Kilmore
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
31 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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- Drom Domhnaigh Uachtarach
- Parroquia
- Dromdowney
- Baronía
- Orrery and Kilmore
- Condado
- Cork