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À propos
Sroughan is a small townland located in County Wicklow in the province of Leinster, in the eastern part of Ireland. Like many Irish townlands, it represents a historical land division that has shaped settlement patterns and community identity for centuries. The townland sits within the broader landscape of County Wicklow, an area known for its varied topography that includes mountains, valleys, and agricultural land. The region's geography is characteristic of the midlands-to-mountain transition zone, with terrain that has historically supported both farming and pastoral activities.
County Wicklow itself has a rich historical background stretching back to pre-Christian times, and its townlands carry layers of this heritage. Sroughan, like other townlands in the county, would have been part of the historical divisions of Irish land that were formalized during various periods, including the Norman conquest and subsequent English colonization. The townland system itself became particularly systematized during the 17th and 18th centuries, though the underlying territorial divisions often reflect much older settlement patterns. As a rural townland, Sroughan's history is intertwined with the broader story of Irish agricultural communities and their evolution through various historical periods.
The significance of Sroughan to its local community lies in its role as a defined geographic and administrative unit within the county's structure. Townlands in Ireland serve important functions in local identity, land records, and historical documentation. For residents and those researching Irish genealogy or local history, townland names and boundaries are essential reference points. Sroughan contributes to the rich tapestry of place names across Wicklow, many of which derive from Irish language origins and carry linguistic and cultural significance reflecting Ireland's Gaelic heritage.
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Nom irlandais
Sruthán Saileach
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Baronnie
Talbotstown Lower
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
15 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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