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Florencecourt, Comté de Fermanagh

District

Florencecourt

Comté de Fermanagh

40

Townlands

1,189

Registres de recensement

261

Foyers

1

Année du recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
1,189
Foyers
261

À propos

Florencecourt is a village and townland situated in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, located in the southwestern part of the county near the border with County Cavan in the Republic of Ireland. The area sits within the distinctive landscape of the Fermanagh Lake District, characterized by rolling countryside, woodland, and proximity to various water features. The village itself is positioned inland from the major lakes that define much of Fermanagh's geography, but remains within a region of considerable natural beauty and rugged terrain typical of the Ulster landscape.

The area is historically most notable as the location of Florencecourt House, a grand 18th-century estate that represents an important example of Irish country house architecture. The estate was developed by the Cole family and the house itself, with its distinctive Palladian design and distinctive colonnaded wings, became a significant landholding in the region. The surrounding demesne and parkland reflect the historical importance of landed estates in shaping the rural landscape of County Fermanagh during the colonial and post-colonial periods.

Florencecourt House and its estate are now managed by the National Trust and have become a major attraction in the county, drawing visitors interested in both the architectural heritage and the natural environment. The estate encompasses woodland, mountain scenery, and the distinctive Cole's Monument, which are accessible to the public. This transformation into a heritage site and tourist destination has given the locality a cultural and economic significance beyond its role as a small rural village.

For the local community, Florencecourt remains a small rural settlement typical of Fermanagh's dispersed population pattern. The designation of the estate as a heritage site has influenced the area's identity and provided some economic activity through tourism and heritage management, while the wider district continues to function as part of the agricultural and rural fabric of County Fermanagh, maintaining its character as a quiet countryside location.

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Comté

Fermanagh

Juridiction

Irlande du Nord

Années de recensement

1901

Townlands

40 townlands enregistrées

Emplacement du district

OpenStreetMap

Détails

District
Florencecourt
Irlandais
Fear Manach
Juridiction
Irlande du Nord