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Bannbrook, Comté de Derry

District

Bannbrook

Comté de Derry

33

Townlands

1,637

Registres de recensement

353

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
834
Foyers
181
1911 Recensement
Personnes
803 -3.7%
Foyers
172 -5%

À propos

Bannbrook is a small district located in County Derry (also known as County Londonderry) in Northern Ireland, situated in the north of the island of Ireland. The area is characterized by the rolling landscapes typical of much of County Derry, with rural farmland, hedgerows, and scattered settlements forming the backbone of the local geography. The district falls within the broader context of the Foyle region and benefits from its position in the northwest of Northern Ireland, with access to larger towns and services in the surrounding area.

The history of Bannbrook, like much of County Derry, is deeply connected to the plantation period and the Anglo-Irish colonial presence that shaped the region from the 17th century onward. The townland name itself reflects the area's historical layers, as many place names in County Derry derive from both Irish and English linguistic influences. The district has remained primarily rural throughout its history, with agriculture serving as the mainstay of the local economy and way of life for generations of families who have resided there.

Bannbrook maintains its character as a quiet rural community, with its significance rooted in local agricultural heritage and the close-knit nature of rural Irish society. The district is representative of many small townlands across County Derry that form the dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of the region. For local residents, Bannbrook represents home and continuity, serving as part of the wider network of rural communities that sustain the cultural and social fabric of County Derry.

The area's importance extends beyond its immediate residents to the broader preservation of rural life and heritage in Northern Ireland. As with many small rural districts, Bannbrook faces the common challenges of rural communities, including demographic change and economic pressures. Nevertheless, it remains part of the cultural landscape of County Derry, contributing to the region's identity as a predominantly rural, agricultural area with deep historical roots and community connections.

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Comté

Derry

Juridiction

Irlande du Nord

Années de recensement

1901, 1911

Townlands

33 townlands enregistrées

Emplacement du district

OpenStreetMap

Détails

District
Bannbrook
Comté
Derry
Irlandais
Doire
Juridiction
Irlande du Nord