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À propos
Ballinderry is a small parish located in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, situated in the midlands of the island. The parish occupies a rural area characterized by the rolling countryside typical of this region of Ulster, with agricultural land, hedgerows, and scattered farms forming the backbone of the local landscape. The parish is positioned within the broader context of the Sperrins, a significant mountain range in the area, though Ballinderry itself sits in the lower-lying terrain rather than at elevation. The landscape is typical of rural Northern Ireland, with a mix of grassland and arable farming supporting the traditional rural economy.
The parish has roots extending back into the medieval period, as is common with Irish ecclesiastical divisions. Like many parishes in Ulster, Ballinderry's history reflects the complex religious and political transformations that shaped Ireland, particularly the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent plantation periods. The area, like much of Tyrone, was substantially affected by the Nine Years' War and the subsequent Ulster plantation in the early 17th century. The parish would have witnessed significant demographic and cultural changes during these periods, as English and Scottish settlers arrived and the population shifted.
Ballinderry is predominantly associated with the Protestant community and the Church of Ireland tradition. The parish contains places of worship that serve the local Anglican population and represent important focal points for the community. These religious institutions have historically been central to parish identity and continue to be significant in contemporary local life. The presence of these establishments reflects the broader religious composition of the area and has contributed to the character and continuity of parish identity across centuries.
For the people who live within its boundaries, Ballinderry parish represents a connection to local history, community identity, and the rural heritage of County Tyrone. The parish structure, while primarily ecclesiastical in its origins, has historically provided a framework for community organization and social cohesion in rural areas. Today, the parish remains part of the administrative and cultural fabric of the region, connecting residents to the wider Church of Ireland diocesan structure and to the broader historical narrative of Ulster.
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- Comté
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Baronnie
Dungannon Upper
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Nom irlandais
Baile an Doire
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Griffith's Valuation
National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s-1850s)
2 occupiers recorded in Griffith's Valuation across 1 townlands (1830s-1850s).
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Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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Détails
- Anglais
- Ballinderry
- Irlandais
- Baile an Doire
- Baronnie
- Dungannon Upper
- Comté
- Tyrone