51
Registres de recensement
9
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 29
- Foyers
- 5
- Personnes
- 22 -24.1%
- Foyers
- 4 -20%
À propos
Carriglegan is a small townland located in County Wexford in the southeastern part of Ireland. Like many Irish townlands, it forms part of the broader landscape of the county, which is characterized by gently rolling countryside, agricultural land, and proximity to coastal areas. The townland sits within the wider parish and baronial divisions that structure the county administratively. The landscape of this region is typical of southeastern Ireland, with a mix of farmland, hedgerows, and scattered rural settlements that have developed over centuries of habitation and land use.
The history of Carriglegan, as with most Irish townlands, is deeply rooted in the country's complex past. Townlands in County Wexford carry echoes of various historical periods, from medieval times through the colonial period to the modern era. The name itself, like many Irish place names, likely derives from Irish language roots, though the specific etymology would require detailed linguistic and historical research. The area would have been shaped by patterns of landlordism, agricultural development, and the social changes that transformed rural Ireland over the centuries.
Carriglegan remains a rural townland that reflects the quiet character typical of many such settlements in County Wexford. Its significance lies primarily in its role as part of the local community fabric, contributing to the agricultural and residential character of the region. The townland would be home to farming families and represent the kind of small-scale rural settlement that has long formed the backbone of Irish countryside life. Like other townlands, it serves as a unit of local identity and heritage, connecting residents to their specific place within the broader landscape.
Today, Carriglegan exemplifies the contemporary reality of rural Ireland, where traditional agricultural practices continue alongside modern changes. The townland's significance to the local community remains rooted in its function as a residential and agricultural area, while also serving as part of the cultural and historical heritage of County Wexford. Understanding such townlands contributes to a fuller appreciation of Irish rural life and the diverse communities that sustain the countryside.
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- Paroisse
- Comté
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Nom irlandais
Carraig Liagáin
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Baronnie
Scarawalsh
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
7 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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