319
Registres de recensement
51
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 168
- Foyers
- 25
- Personnes
- 151 -10.1%
- Foyers
- 26 +4%
À propos
Carrig is a small townland located in County Cork in the province of Munster in southwestern Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of Cork's varied terrain, characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and the agricultural heritage typical of the region. Like many Irish townlands, Carrig represents a historical administrative division of land that reflects centuries of settlement patterns and rural organization. The Cork countryside surrounding Carrig includes a mix of pastureland and small holdings, with the region's natural features shaped by its position in southern Ireland's temperate maritime climate.
The history of Carrig, like that of many Irish townlands, is deeply rooted in the medieval and early modern periods when such divisions were systematized under English administrative influence. The townland name itself, derived from Irish "Carraig" meaning rock or stone, suggests the area's geological features or possibly commemorates a notable stone landmark from ancient times. The region of Cork has a rich history spanning from pre-Christian settlement through the medieval period to modern times, and townlands like Carrig formed the basic units of land organization and community identity within this broader historical context.
Carrig maintains its significance as part of Cork's rural fabric, representing the continuation of traditional agricultural practices and community ties that characterize Ireland's smaller settlements. As with many townlands in Cork, Carrig would serve local residents and farmers as a recognized geographical and social reference point, though it may not feature prominently in major historical records or tourist information. The townland's preservation as a named place reflects the enduring importance of these traditional divisions in Irish geography and local identity, even as modern administrative boundaries have evolved around them.
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- Paroisse
- Comté
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Nom irlandais
An Charraig
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Baronnie
Carbery East (E.D.)
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
98 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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- Anglais
- Carrig
- Irlandais
- An Charraig
- Paroisse
- Templequinlan
- Baronnie
- Carbery East (E.D.)
- Comté
- Cork