897
Registres de recensement
197
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 496
- Foyers
- 108
- Personnes
- 401 -19.2%
- Foyers
- 89 -17.6%
À propos
Kilmore is a small townland located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of the Mourne region. The area is characterized by rural countryside typical of South Down, with rolling hills and agricultural land that define much of the local topography. The townland sits within reasonable proximity to larger settlements in the county, though it remains primarily rural in character. The landscape reflects the glacial geology of the region, with soil and terrain shaped by Ice Age activity that left its mark across the broader Ulster geography.
The name Kilmore derives from Irish origins, with "Kil" relating to a church or monastic site, suggesting early Christian settlement in the area. Like many Irish townlands, Kilmore's history is bound up with broader patterns of rural settlement, land use, and community development across County Down. The townland would have experienced the various historical transitions that shaped Irish society, including periods of colonial administration and land reorganization. Such small settlements often retain deep roots in local family histories and land ownership patterns that extend back centuries.
Today, Kilmore remains part of the dispersed rural settlement pattern characteristic of County Down. The townland serves as a focus for local identity and land administration, as townlands continue to function as fundamental units in Irish geography and property records. The area would be home to farming families and residents connected to the broader agricultural economy of the region. Like many rural townlands in Down, Kilmore represents the continuing presence of small communities that form the backbone of rural Irish society.
The significance of Kilmore lies primarily in its role as part of the intricate tapestry of townland divisions that organize the Irish countryside. For residents and families with historical connections to the area, the townland carries personal and genealogical meaning. The preservation of townland names and boundaries reflects Ireland's commitment to maintaining traditional geographic divisions despite modernization. For those researching family history or Irish rural life, such townlands provide important anchors for understanding settlement patterns and community structures in County Down.
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Nom irlandais
An Chill Mhór
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Baronnie
Castlereagh Upper
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
3 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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