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Morristownbiller, Comté de Kildare

District

Morristownbiller

Comté de Kildare

19

Townlands

1,834

Registres de recensement

338

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
807
Foyers
146
1911 Recensement
Personnes
1,027 +27.3%
Foyers
192 +31.5%

À propos

Morristown-Biller is a small rural district located in County Kildare in the Leinster region of Ireland. The area is situated in the central part of the county, characterized by the gently rolling farmland and grasslands typical of this part of the Irish midlands. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields divided by hedgerows and stone walls, interspersed with scattered farmsteads and small villages. The terrain reflects the broader topography of Kildare, which forms part of the central plain of Ireland, with relatively low elevation and a mix of improved pasture and arable land.

The district has deep historical roots connected to the broader history of County Kildare, an area with significant medieval and early modern significance. Like much of Kildare, the region would have been shaped by the arrival of Anglo-Norman settlers in the 12th century and the subsequent development of the feudal system. The names of settlements in the area often reflect Irish and Norman heritage, with placenames indicating both Gaelic origins and later English influence. The area's history is interwoven with the larger story of the Pale and the development of English influence in Ireland during the medieval period.

Morristown-Biller, like many rural Irish townlands, serves as an important part of the local community structure, functioning as a center for agricultural life and rural connectivity. The district contributes to the broader economic and social fabric of County Kildare, which has experienced significant development and modernization in recent decades. While not a major urban center, the area remains valued by local residents for its connection to farming heritage and its role within the close-knit rural communities that characterize the Irish midlands. The preservation of rural character and agricultural tradition remains culturally significant to those with roots in the district.

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Comté

Kildare

Juridiction

République d'Irlande

Années de recensement

1901, 1911

Townlands

19 townlands enregistrées

Emplacement du district

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Détails

District
Morristownbiller
Comté
Kildare
Irlandais
Cill Dara
Juridiction
République d'Irlande