Coalpits, County Galway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coalpits
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 Coalpits
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Galway |
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| • Total | 1.56 km2 (0.60 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Coalpits, sometimes called Coal Pits, is a small area of land in County Galway, Ireland. It is known in the Irish language as Clais an Ghuail. This area covers about 386 acres, which is roughly 1.56 square kilometers. Coalpits is located right next to the town of Hollygrove. It is part of a larger area called Athleague parish and is found within the Killian barony.
What is a Townland?
A townland is a very old way of dividing up land in Ireland. It's like a small neighborhood or rural area. Townlands are much older than counties or parishes. They have been used for hundreds of years to describe specific places. Coalpits is one of these traditional townlands.
Understanding Griffith's Valuation
Griffith's valuation was a big survey done in Ireland between 1847 and 1864. It was like a detailed list of who owned and rented land and buildings. The government used it to figure out how much tax people should pay. For Coalpits, the valuation showed that many people rented their land from someone named James Thewles. This record helps us understand who lived and farmed in Coalpits a long time ago.
