105
Registros censales
17
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 30
- Hogares
- 5
- Personas
- 75 +150%
- Hogares
- 12 +140%
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Movilla is a small townland located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated in the southeastern portion of the island. The area is characterized by the rolling countryside typical of County Down, with its combination of agricultural land, hedgerows, and rural settlements. The landscape reflects the region's historical land use patterns, with fields divided by traditional stone walls and hedges that shape the rural character of the area. The townland lies within the broader geographical context of the Ards Peninsula region, an area known for its undulating terrain and proximity to the Irish Sea coast.
The townland has deep historical roots extending back centuries, as is common throughout County Down. Like many Irish townlands, Movilla's name and boundaries reflect the complex patterns of land division and settlement that developed over medieval and early modern periods. The area would have been shaped by the various waves of settlement, from the early Christian period through the Norman invasion and subsequent English colonization, each leaving their mark on the landscape and local community structure.
Movilla is perhaps most notably associated with its historical religious connections, particularly the early medieval monastery that was established there. The monastery at Movilla was an important center of learning and religious life in early Christian Ireland, contributing to the broader ecclesiastical heritage of County Down. The site represents the significant role that monastic communities played in Irish spiritual and intellectual life during the medieval period, and remains an important part of the local historical identity.
Today, Movilla continues as a rural townland within County Down, serving as part of the fabric of the local agricultural and residential community. Like many small Irish townlands, it maintains its historical identity and place names while adapting to contemporary rural life. The townland's significance lies in its contribution to the broader cultural and historical tapestry of County Down, preserving elements of Ireland's medieval religious heritage while remaining rooted in the everyday life of its surrounding area.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Maigh Bhile
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Baronía
Ards Lower
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
1 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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