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Ballymacpherson

Ballymacpherson

115

Taifid Daonáirimh

28

Teaghlaigh

2

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
61
Teaghlaigh
14
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
54 -11.5%
Teaghlaigh
14 0%

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Ballymacpherson is a townland located in County Derry in Northern Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of the Derry/Londonderry region. Like many townlands in County Derry, it forms part of the intricate patchwork of rural settlements that characterize the county's geography. The townland sits in an area characterized by rolling countryside typical of the northwest of Ireland, with the natural features and agricultural land that have historically defined settlement patterns in the region. Its position within County Derry places it in a region known for its historic significance and distinctive cultural heritage.

The history of Ballymacpherson, as with many Irish townlands, is rooted in the complex layers of settlement, land distribution, and social organization that developed over centuries. The townland system itself reflects patterns of land division that evolved through the medieval period and were further formalized during the plantation era and subsequent administrative developments. The name "Ballymacpherson" follows the Irish naming convention, with "Bally" deriving from the Irish "baile" meaning settlement or townland, suggesting historical habitation and community organization around the area.

Ballymacpherson represents one of hundreds of townlands that comprise County Derry, each with its own local identity and significance. These townlands serve as important administrative and cultural divisions within rural Ireland, functioning as meaningful units within the broader parish and county structure. For residents and the local community, townlands like Ballymacpherson maintain cultural and practical importance, serving as reference points for local identity, land ownership, and community connection. The preservation of these traditional townland divisions continues to be significant for understanding and navigating the Irish countryside.

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