40
Registres de recensement
7
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 25
- Foyers
- 4
- Personnes
- 15 -40%
- Foyers
- 3 -25%
À propos
Grangewat is a small townland located in County Carlow in the province of Leinster in southeastern Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of the Carlow region, which is characterized by gently rolling terrain, agricultural land, and proximity to the River Barrow. Like many Irish townlands, Grangewat represents a unit of land division that reflects centuries of settlement patterns and property organization in rural Ireland. The surrounding area is typical of the midlands landscape, with a mix of pasture, arable land, and scattered farmsteads that have shaped the character of the county.
The history of Grangewat, as with most Irish townlands, is deeply connected to the patterns of land ownership and settlement that evolved over centuries. Townlands throughout County Carlow were shaped by both Gaelic and Norman influences, and their names often derive from Irish language origins or anglicized versions of Irish place names. The townland system itself became formalized during the Tudor and Stuart periods, and these divisions have remained a fundamental part of Irish geographic and administrative organization. Grangewat, like its neighboring townlands, would have been subject to the various phases of Irish history, from medieval times through the period of English colonial rule.
The significance of Grangewat to the local community lies primarily in its role as part of the rural fabric of County Carlow. Townlands such as this form the foundation of local identity and land management in rural Ireland, serving as reference points for residents, farmers, and administrators. While it may not be associated with major historical events or prominent landmarks, Grangewat represents the continuity of rural settlement and agricultural practice that has long characterized the Irish countryside. Its preservation as a named townland helps maintain the rich geographic and cultural heritage of the region.
Source: AI generated
No photo added yet
- Paroisse
- Comté
-
Nom irlandais
Gráinseach Uait
-
Baronnie
Carlow
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
12 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
Actions rapides
Obtenir l'application iOS
Recherchez en déplacement