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À propos
Paddock is a small townland located in County Cavan in the province of Ulster, in the northern part of the Republic of Ireland. Like many Irish townlands, Paddock forms part of the intricate patchwork of small administrative divisions that characterize the Irish countryside. The area is situated within the rolling landscape typical of County Cavan, a region known for its drumlin formation—a distinctive topography of low, rounded hills and numerous lakes that were shaped by glacial activity during the last ice age. The townland's setting reflects the pastoral character of the midlands, with fields, scattered farmsteads, and rural pathways that connect to larger settlements in the county.
The history of Paddock, like that of many Irish townlands, is bound up with the broader historical development of County Cavan. The county itself has deep roots in Irish history, having been part of the territory of the O'Reilly clan in medieval times and later becoming a center of plantation-era settlement during the early modern period. Townlands such as Paddock were shaped by patterns of land ownership, agricultural practice, and settlement that evolved through the colonial period and into modern times. While detailed historical records specific to Paddock itself may be limited, the townland would have experienced the same social and economic transformations that affected rural Cavan throughout the centuries.
Paddock, like most Irish townlands, serves primarily as a geographic and administrative reference point for the local community rather than as a nucleated settlement with distinctive landmarks or structures. The significance of such townlands lies in their role as traditional divisions of land that help organize property ownership, postal addresses, and local identity. For residents of Paddock and nearby areas, the townland name carries local meaning and represents a sense of place within the broader landscape of County Cavan. The preservation of townland names and boundaries remains culturally important to rural Irish communities, maintaining connections to historical land divisions and local heritage.
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Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
6 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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