59
Registros censales
9
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 30
- Hogares
- 5
- Personas
- 29 -3.3%
- Hogares
- 4 -20%
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Eskine is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. The townland is situated in the picturesque landscape characteristic of this part of Munster, an area known for its rolling hills, moorland, and proximity to coastal features. Like many townlands in Kerry, Eskine is part of the intricate patchwork of rural settlements that dot the county, each with its own distinct character and history. The landscape around Eskine reflects the typical terrain of inland Kerry, with its mix of pastoral farmland and natural vegetation adapted to the Irish climate.
The history of Eskine, as with many Irish townlands, is interwoven with the broader historical patterns of County Kerry and Ireland more generally. Townlands such as Eskine have their origins in the medieval and early modern periods, though their exact founding dates and early development are often difficult to pinpoint precisely. The name itself, like many Irish place names, likely derives from Irish language roots, reflecting the Gaelic heritage of the region. Over the centuries, these rural settlements have been shaped by various historical events, including periods of economic change, land reform, and demographic shifts that characterized Irish rural life.
Eskine, being a smaller townland in a rural area, would have served primarily as an agricultural community, with farming forming the backbone of local life and economy. The significance of such townlands to their communities has historically been considerable, providing the framework for local social organization, land ownership, and everyday life. While Eskine may not be widely known beyond its immediate locality, it represents the kind of foundational rural settlement that has been integral to Kerry's character and to Irish rural heritage more broadly.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
An Eisc Dhoimhin
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Baronía
Dunkerron South
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
9 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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