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Comté de Kildare

Localité

Cromwellstown

Cill Dronáin

32

Registres de recensement

8

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
16
Foyers
3
1911 Recensement
Personnes
16 0%
Foyers
5 +66.7%

À propos

Cromwellstown is a small townland located in County Kildare in the province of Leinster, in the east-central region of Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of County Kildare, an area characterized by gently rolling terrain, agricultural land, and pasture typical of the Irish midlands. Like many townlands in Ireland, Cromwellstown represents a small administrative division of land that historically served important purposes in Irish land organization and local governance. The surrounding region is dotted with similar small settlements and rural communities, connected by a network of local roads that link to larger towns and villages in the county.

The history of Cromwellstown, like much of Ireland, is intertwined with the broader historical narratives of the island. The townland's name itself is likely connected to the English Civil War period and Oliver Cromwell's military campaigns in Ireland during the 17th century, a significant and turbulent period in Irish history. However, the specific details of the townland's founding, development, and the precise origins of its name would require consultation of local historical records and genealogical sources for complete accuracy. The area has remained predominantly rural throughout its history, with the landscape and settlement patterns shaped by agricultural traditions and local community needs.

Today, Cromwellstown exists as part of the living rural fabric of County Kildare. Like many Irish townlands, it may not be widely recognized outside the local area, but it holds significance for those with family connections or historical interests in the region. The townland contributes to the character and heritage of County Kildare, which has evolved from its agricultural roots to become an area influenced by proximity to Dublin and modern development while maintaining strong rural communities. Local engagement with heritage, family history research, and community identity ensures that townlands like Cromwellstown remain part of the cultural and historical consciousness of their regions.

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Paroisse

Kilteel

Comté

Kildare

Nom irlandais

Cill Dronáin

Baronnie

Salt South

Valuation Office Records

From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)

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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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Détails

Anglais
Cromwellstown
Irlandais
Cill Dronáin
Paroisse
Kilteel
Baronnie
Salt South
Comté
Kildare