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Comté de Down

Localité

Tullynagardy

81

Registres de recensement

22

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
36
Foyers
8
1911 Recensement
Personnes
45 +25%
Foyers
14 +75%

À propos

Tullynagardy is a small townland located in County Down, in the southeast of Northern Ireland. The townland sits within the broader landscape of the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterized by rolling hills, agricultural land, and the distinctive presence of the Mourne Mountains to the south. The terrain is typical of rural County Down, with a mix of farmland, hedgerows, and scattered rural dwellings. The townland's name, like many in Ireland, derives from Irish language roots, with "Tully" (from "tulaigh") referring to a small hill or mound, reflecting the local topography.

As with most Irish townlands, Tullynagardy reflects the long historical settlement patterns of the region. County Down has a rich history spanning from prehistoric times through the medieval period and into the modern era. The townland would have been shaped by the various waves of settlement, land reorganization during the Tudor and Stuart periods, and the subsequent agricultural and social development of rural Ulster. The Irish townland system itself, which divides the countryside into small administrative units, was formalized during the 17th century as part of the English administrative reorganization of Ireland.

Tullynagardy, like many rural townlands in County Down, remains primarily agricultural in character. The area is home to farms, local residents, and maintains the quiet, dispersed settlement pattern typical of the Irish countryside. While it may not have major historical monuments or widely recognized attractions, the townland represents the everyday fabric of rural County Down life. Its significance lies in being part of the cultural and social heritage of the region, contributing to the mosaic of small communities that characterize the county's landscape.

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Paroisse

Newtownards

Comté

Down

Baronnie

Ards Lower

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Détails

Anglais
Tullynagardy
Paroisse
Newtownards
Baronnie
Ards Lower
Comté
Down