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Townlands
3,369
Registres de recensement
758
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 1,765
- Foyers
- 397
- Personnes
- 1,604 -9.1%
- Foyers
- 361 -9.1%
À propos
Rocktown is a small rural district located in County Derry in Northern Ireland, situated in the north-central portion of the county. The landscape is characteristic of the wider Derry region, featuring rolling countryside with agricultural land forming much of the local terrain. The area is positioned within the broader geography of the Foyle Valley and surrounding uplands that define County Derry's topography. Like many rural townlands in this part of Northern Ireland, Rocktown represents a dispersed settlement pattern typical of the region, with properties and farms scattered across the landscape rather than concentrated in a dense village center.
The history of Rocktown, like much of County Derry, is intertwined with the broader historical developments of Ulster and Northern Ireland. The region has roots extending back through various periods of Irish history, and County Derry itself was significantly shaped by the Ulster Plantation in the early 17th century and subsequent historical events. Rural townlands such as Rocktown developed within this historical context, with local communities maintaining connections to land, agriculture, and traditional ways of life that have persisted across centuries.
Rocktown, as a rural district, contributes to the agricultural character of County Derry and serves as part of the local community network that sustains rural life in the region. Like many such townlands, it may be recognized for its connection to farming heritage and the maintenance of rural traditions. The significance of Rocktown to its residents lies primarily in its function as a residential and agricultural area, supporting local families and remaining part of the social fabric of the broader County Derry community.
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Irlande du Nord
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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- Irlande du Nord
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