142
Registros censales
32
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 70
- Hogares
- 17
- Personas
- 72 +2.9%
- Hogares
- 15 -11.8%
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Termon is a small townland located in County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of Connacht. The townland lies in an area characterized by the typical terrain of County Galway, which features a mix of bogland, grassland, and rocky outcrops. The region's geography is shaped by its proximity to the Atlantic coast and its position within Ireland's western landscape, with undulating terrain and a climate influenced by Atlantic weather patterns. Like many townlands in this part of Ireland, Termon would have historically been primarily agricultural land, with the landscape dotted with stone walls, field divisions, and traditional settlement patterns.
The history of Termon, like many Irish townlands, is rooted in centuries of Irish settlement and land use. The townland system itself, which divides the Irish landscape into small administrative and territorial units, has its origins in medieval times and was further systematized during the colonial period. Termon, as a place name, likely has linguistic roots in Irish, as do most Irish townlands, though the specific etymology would require detailed historical and linguistic research to confirm with certainty. The area would have been subject to the various historical developments that shaped County Galway, including the influence of Norman settlement, Gaelic Irish culture, and the impacts of English colonial administration.
Termon remains part of the living landscape of County Galway, contributing to the intricate patchwork of small communities and settlements that characterize rural Ireland. While it may not be widely known outside the immediate locality, townlands like Termon serve as important reference points for local residents, maintaining cultural and social significance within their communities. These small territorial divisions continue to function in practical ways, appearing on maps, in land records, and in the everyday language of those who live in the region. The preservation of townland names and their continued use reflects the deep connection between Irish people and the specific places they inhabit.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
An Tearmann
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Baronía
Kiltartan
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
18 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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