19
Registros censales
2
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 9
- Hogares
- 1
- Personas
- 10 +11.1%
- Hogares
- 1 0%
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Scraggane is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwestern part of Ireland. It sits within the broader landscape of the Dingle Peninsula region, an area characterized by rugged terrain, dramatic coastal views, and a rich tapestry of Irish heritage. Like many townlands in Kerry, Scraggane occupies a rural setting typical of the peninsula's sparsely populated interior, where rolling hills, traditional stone walls, and scattered farmsteads define the immediate environment. The townland's name, like many in the region, reflects the Irish linguistic heritage of the area, with place names carrying meanings rooted in the Irish language.
The landscape of Scraggane reflects the geological and climatic character of southwestern Ireland, with terrain shaped by glaciation and weathering over millennia. The area experiences the Atlantic maritime climate common to Kerry, with moderate temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year. This environment has historically supported pastoral farming, particularly sheep and cattle raising, which remains central to the area's economy and land use. The flora and fauna typical of Irish coastal and near-coastal regions are present, adapted to the often windswept and exposed conditions characteristic of the Dingle Peninsula.
Townlands like Scraggane carry historical significance as administrative divisions that predate modern county boundaries and represent patterns of settlement and land tenure that stretch back centuries. These small territorial units were traditionally important for understanding Irish land ownership, inheritance, and community organization. While specific historical events or figures directly associated with Scraggane are not well-documented in widely available sources, the townland exists within the broader historical context of Kerry, a county with deep connections to Irish Gaelic culture, the Irish language, and the experiences of rural Irish communities through periods of significant social and economic change.
For the local community, Scraggane represents part of the fabric of rural Kerry life, connected to neighboring townlands and villages through family ties, shared agricultural practices, and participation in the cultural and social institutions typical of Irish rural areas. While small and remote by modern standards, the townland maintains its place within the identity and geography of the region, contributing to the distinctive character of the Dingle Peninsula that continues to attract interest for its natural beauty, linguistic heritage, and cultural significance.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
An Scragán
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Baronía
Corkaguiny
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
7 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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