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Registres de recensement
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Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 16
- Foyers
- 3
- Personnes
- 16 0%
- Foyers
- 3 0%
À propos
Rockborough is a small townland located in County Cork, situated in the southern part of the Republic of Ireland. The townland is positioned in a region characterized by the varied terrain typical of Cork's landscape, with rolling hills, agricultural land, and the natural features that define this part of Munster. Like many Irish townlands, Rockborough represents a subdivision of land that has been recognized for administrative and historical purposes for centuries, serving as a basic unit of land division in the Irish landscape. The area is part of Cork's broader geography, which encompasses everything from coastal regions to inland farming communities.
The history of Rockborough, as with many Irish townlands, is intertwined with the complex social and economic development of rural County Cork. Townlands such as this emerged from various land divisions undertaken during different periods of Irish history, including Norman settlement, plantation schemes, and subsequent agricultural development. The name itself, like many Irish place names, likely reflects geographical features or historical settlement patterns. Rockborough's development would have been shaped by the broader historical forces affecting Cork, including the Anglo-Norman influence, English land policies, and the agricultural economy that has sustained rural communities.
Rockborough remains primarily an agricultural and residential area, reflecting the character of many rural Cork townlands. The community's significance lies in its place within the local social fabric, serving as part of the network of small settlements and townlands that together form the social and economic structure of rural Cork. For residents and those with family connections to the area, Rockborough represents a connection to place and heritage, as is common throughout Ireland's townland system. The townland continues to be recognized in local administration, land records, and community identity.
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- Comté
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Nom irlandais
Rockborough
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Baronnie
Muskerry West
- 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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