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Dunhill, Comté de Waterford

District

Dunhill

Comté de Waterford

29

Townlands

528

Registres de recensement

97

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
251
Foyers
48
1911 Recensement
Personnes
277 +10.4%
Foyers
49 +2.1%

À propos

Dunhill is a small rural district located in County Waterford in the southeastern region of Ireland, situated in the province of Munster. The area lies in the eastern part of the county, not far from the River Suir valley, with the broader landscape characterized by the rolling countryside typical of this part of Ireland. The terrain consists of agricultural land interspersed with small settlements and traditional Irish rural features. The district forms part of the wider network of small communities that dot the Waterford landscape, contributing to the patchwork of rural life in the region.

The village has deep historical roots that extend back centuries. Dunhill is perhaps most notable for its association with Dunhill Castle, a medieval fortification that once stood in the area and represented the Anglo-Norman influence that shaped much of Waterford's history from the 12th century onward. Like many small Irish settlements, Dunhill reflects the layered history of the region, encompassing periods of medieval power structures, the subsequent development of agricultural communities, and the changes brought by modern times. The castle and its surroundings tell part of the broader story of how Norman settlers and their descendants influenced the landscape and settlement patterns of southeastern Ireland.

Today, Dunhill remains a quiet rural community, as do many small districts in County Waterford. Its significance lies primarily in its role as part of the local agricultural economy and as a residential area for families with ties to the region. The community maintains connections to the broader Waterford area while preserving the character of a traditional Irish village. For residents and those with family heritage in the district, Dunhill represents continuity with rural Irish life and the historical landscape that has shaped the county's identity over centuries.

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Comté

Waterford

Juridiction

République d'Irlande

Années de recensement

1901, 1911

Townlands

29 townlands enregistrées

Emplacement du district

OpenStreetMap

Détails

District
Dunhill
Irlandais
Port Láirge
Juridiction
République d'Irlande