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Lislea is a small townland located in County Cavan in the province of Ulster in northern Ireland. It is situated in the distinctive drumlin belt landscape that characterizes much of County Cavan, an area defined by numerous small, rounded hills of glacial origin interspersed with valleys, small lakes, and waterways. The townland is part of the broader rural landscape of the county, which is known for its agricultural character and natural beauty. Like many Irish townlands, Lislea represents a traditional division of land with deep historical roots in the Irish landscape organization system.
The townland system itself, which Lislea exemplifies, has medieval and Norman origins in Ireland, though the particular boundaries and designations were formalized during various surveys and the Ordnance Survey mapping of the nineteenth century. County Cavan has a rich historical heritage spanning from prehistoric times through the early Christian period and into the medieval era, with various archaeological sites scattered throughout the county. Lislea, as part of this broader county context, sits within an area that has seen continuous habitation and land use for centuries, though specific documented historical events particular to the townland itself may be limited in readily available sources.
The significance of Lislea to the local community lies primarily in its role as part of the lived landscape of rural County Cavan. Like many Irish townlands, it serves as a geographic and social reference point for residents, featuring in addresses and local knowledge. The townland system remains culturally and administratively important in Ireland, with townlands serving as the smallest officially recognized divisions of land. Lislea's landscape would have traditionally supported farming and rural livelihoods, connecting it to the broader agricultural heritage and contemporary rural character of County Cavan.
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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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