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Carrowbeg is a small townland located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of Connacht. Like many Irish townlands, it represents a traditional administrative division of land that has existed for centuries, defining local geography and community boundaries. The townland lies in an area characterized by the rolling terrain typical of County Mayo, with its mixture of agricultural land, bog, and moorland. The region's landscape has been shaped by glacial activity, resulting in the undulating topography and often-marshy ground conditions that define much of western Ireland.
The history of Carrowbeg, like that of most Irish townlands, is deeply connected to patterns of settlement, land use, and social organization that evolved over many centuries. The townland system itself became formalized during the medieval period and was further systematized during English administrative reforms, particularly from the 16th century onward. County Mayo as a whole experienced significant changes during the colonial period, the Famine era of the 1840s, and subsequent emigration waves. While specific detailed records of Carrowbeg's individual history may be limited, it shares in the broader historical experiences of rural Mayo communities, including land tenure changes, population fluctuations, and the evolution from primarily subsistence agriculture to modern land use.
Carrowbeg's significance lies primarily in its role as part of the local rural community fabric. Like other Mayo townlands, it contributes to the cultural and geographic identity of its wider electoral division and baronial area. The townland represents the traditional way Irish land was parceled and named, preserving linguistic and historical connections through its Irish-derived place name. For local residents and those interested in Irish genealogy or local history, townlands like Carrowbeg serve as important reference points for understanding family origins and community heritage.
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- Comté
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Nom irlandais
An Cheathrú Bheag
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Baronnie
Burrishoole
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
1 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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3 non liésCes registres de recensement correspondent au nom Carrowbeg mais n'ont pas pu être automatiquement liés à cette localité. Le nom historique peut désigner une rue, une subdivision ou une ancienne limite qui n'existe plus comme unité distincte.
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