2
Registros censales
1
Hogares
1
Año del censo
- Personas
- 2
- Hogares
- 1
Acerca de
Istalea Upper is a townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern region of Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of the Dingle Peninsula and its surrounding areas, characterized by the rugged terrain typical of western Ireland. The geography of the region features rolling hills, moorland, and the influence of the Atlantic climate, which shapes both the natural environment and the patterns of settlement. Like many Irish townlands, Istalea Upper represents a small administrative division that reflects centuries of land organization and usage in rural Ireland.
The history of Istalea Upper, like most Kerry townlands, is rooted in the agricultural traditions and Gaelic heritage of southwest Ireland. The townland system itself has medieval and earlier origins, though the precise boundaries and names evolved over centuries, particularly following Norman influence and later English administrative reforms. The area would have sustained farming communities for generations, with land use patterns adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. As part of County Kerry, the region experienced the broader historical currents affecting Ireland, including the impact of various land divisions, tenancy systems, and the social changes of the modern era.
Istalea Upper remains primarily rural and agricultural in character, reflecting the enduring relationship between the local community and the land. Small settlements and dispersed farmsteads are typical of townland patterns in this part of Kerry. The townland contributes to the cultural and geographic fabric of the Dingle Peninsula region, which has become known for its linguistic heritage, scenic landscapes, and traditional Irish culture. For residents and those with family connections to the area, townlands like Istalea Upper represent important markers of local identity and heritage within the wider Irish landscape.
Source: AI generated
No photo added yet
- Parroquia
- Condado
-
Nombre en irlandés
Ios Dá Liath Uachtarach
-
Baronía
Glanarought
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
4 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Acciones rápidas
Obtener la app de iOS
Busque sobre la marcha