Place names in the civil parish of Claregalway

PlaceWhat is itDescription
Cahergowan or SummerfieldtownlandTownland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris, and [Unable to read.] under tillage with the exception of some portions of rocky pasture. It is bounded on the East by the road from Galway to Tuam and it contains a large portion of bog on its West side, in its centre a large village of houses, and a great portion of it centre is subject to Winter floods. There stands a Trigl. Station in its N. end 142 feet above the sea.
CaherleatownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Lynch, Galway. All under tillage. Its North and West sides are subject to Winter floods. It contains a village of houses in its centre.There was once a fort in it but no trace of it remains now.
Carnmore EasttownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Blake of County of Mayo. Half the townland is cultivated. The remainder heathy pasture. The road from Galway to Monivea forms its South boundary and a portion of its North [Unable to read.] subject to Winter floods.From a very large heap or pile of stones which was there from this heap most of the walls were built that bounds the townland.
Carnmore WesttownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Blake, County of Mayo. All under cultivation with the exception of a few patches of rocky pasture. Near the townland centre stands the ruin of an old Castle, a portion of its North end is subject to Winter floods, and at its western extremity stands a Trigl. Station 136 feet above the level of the sea, near which is a village of houses.
ClaregalwayparishThe parish in all contains about 13,140 acres of which about 8,350 acres is situated in this Barony. It is a limestone district and taken as a whole is a poor shallow soil. Comparatively thinly populated. Poorly cultivated, the greater portion under pasture which in many places is thickly [Unable to read.] with [Unable to read.] of barren rock. The inhabitants are subject to [Unable to read.] for want of water in seasons of drought. There are a few respectable farmers but the greater part are all miserably poor.
ClaregalwayparishThe parish in all contains about 13,140 acres of which about 8,350 acres is situated in this Barony. It is a limestone district and taken as a whole is a poor shallow soil. Comparatively thinly populated. Poorly cultivated, the greater portion under pasture which in many places is thickly [Unable to read.] with [Unable to read.] of barren rock. The inhabitants are subject to [Unable to read.] for want of water in seasons of drought. There are a few respectable farmers but the greater part are all miserably poor.
ClaregalwayparishThe parish in all contains about 13,140 acres of which about 8,350 acres is situated in this Barony. It is a limestone district and taken as a whole is a poor shallow soil. Comparatively thinly populated. Poorly cultivated, the greater portion under pasture which in many places is thickly [Unable to read.] with [Unable to read.] of barren rock. The inhabitants are subject to [Unable to read.] for want of water in seasons of drought. There are a few respectable farmers but the greater part are all miserably poor.
Claregalway BridgesbridgeTwo excellent but narrow stone bridges one of 9 and the other of 10 arches.
Claregalway ChurchchurchAll in ruins. The tower of the Abbey is still standing and all the walls, and is an object of great curiosity and beauty. The Castle is also in excellent preservation and a building of great strength. The church situated on an Island is a very old building but nothing remaining of it but the two side walls.
Cloghauntrigonometrical stationTownland, it is the property of James Lambert, Esq., Cregg of Clare. All under tillage and near its North end is a remarkable fort on the Parish boundary. The road from Claregalway to Shrule bounds its West side. Near its Eastern side stands a Trigl. Station.
CloghmoyleProprietor Walter Joyce, Esq. Melview. Cloughmeel.
CloontownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. French of Cloonacauneen. It is all under tillage and is bounded on the South by the road from Galway to Tuam. There is a small lake in its centre which is subject to flood in Winter.
CloonacauneentownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. French of Cloonacauneen. It is all under tillage and is bounded on the South by the road from Galway to Tuam. There is a small lake in its centre which is subject to flood in Winter.
Cloonbiggeenlocal subdivision 
CregboytownlandTownland, it is the property Mr. Lynch, half the surface of this townland is covered with limestone rock, the remainder under tillage. The road from Galway to Tuam bounds its East side and a bye road forms its [Unable to read.][Unable to read.][Unable to read.]. Its general surface varies from 118 to [Unable to read.]3 feet above the level of the sea.
CurraghmoretownlandTownland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. It is all bog and a great portion along its South side is subject to Winter floods. A large tract of wet [unable to read]. It is several miles in length.
Englishfield or Parkatassonylocal subdivision 
Four Mile HousehouseIt is a Bar [Unable to read.] Stage and Public House.
GortadooeytownlandTownland, it is the property of James Lambert, Esq., Cregg of Clare. All under tillage and near its North end is a remarkable fort on the Parish boundary. The road from Claregalway to Shrule bounds its West side. Near its Eastern side stands a Trigl. Station.
GortatlevatownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Lynch, Galway, it is all under tillage. Part of its North and S. E. sides are subject to Winter floods. There is a Trigl. Station in it at 6[Unable to read.] Angle, 56 feet above the sea and it contains a large village of houses near its S. W. angle.
GortcloonmoretownlandTownland, it is the property of James Lambert, Esq., Cregg of Clare. All under tillage and near its North end is a remarkable fort on the Parish boundary. The road from Claregalway to Shrule bounds its West side. Near its Eastern side stands a Trigl. Station.
Island HousehouseA Public House.
Kiltrogue EasttownlandA small detached townland surrounded by the parish of Lackagh. The road from Athenry to Lough George passes through it.
KiniskatownlandTownland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. 2/3ds. bog, the remainder under tillage and subject to Winter floods. It contains a large village of houses near its centre.Contains the ruins of an Abbey.See page 11 of name book to [Unable to read.] of the Parish.
Knockdoe-moretownlandTownland - it is the property of Mr. Burke, County of Mayo. All under tillage. The road from Galway to Tuam forming the West boundary.
LaghtgeorgetownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Burke of Tuam. All under tillage. The road from Galway to Tuam passes through its centre. [Unable to read.] [Unable to read.] in this townland is a Public House and [Unable to read.] cottage called after a monument raised [Unable to read.]Onea George Barry: no lough.
LakeviewtownlandTownland, it is the Property of Mr. Lynch. It is all under tillage. At its north end is a large island which with part of the townland in this end is subject to Winter flood. There stands a R. C. Chapel near its N. W. end, part of which is bounded by the road from Galway to Tuam.
LecarrowmoretownlandTownland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. 2/3ds. bog, the remainder under tillage and subject to Winter floods. It contains a large village of houses near its centre.Contains the ruins of an Abbey.See page 11 of name book to [Unable to read.] of the Parish.
LissarullatownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Blake, County of Mayo. All under cultivation with the exception of a few patches of rocky pasture. Near the townland centre stands the ruin of an old Castle, a portion of its North end is subject to Winter floods, and at its western extremity stands a Trigl. Station 136 feet above the level of the sea, near which is a village of houses.
LydacantownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Lynch of Galway. Half this townlands surface is covered with limestone rocks, the remainder under tillage. There stands a substantial building near its West side, the residence of Mr. Gunning. A small portion of the North end of this townland is subject to Winter floods.
MontiaghtownlandTownland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. 2/3ds. bog, the remainder under tillage and subject to Winter floods. It contains a large village of houses near its centre.Contains the ruins of an Abbey.See page 11 of name book to [Unable to read.] of the Parish.
MullaghrutterytownlandTownland, it is the property of James Lambert, Esq., Cregg of Clare. All under tillage and near its North end is a remarkable fort on the Parish boundary. The road from Claregalway to Shrule bounds its West side. Near its Eastern side stands a Trigl. Station.
Park 
PeaktownlandTownland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. 2/3ds. bog, the remainder under tillage and subject to Winter floods. It contains a large village of houses near its centre.Contains the ruins of an Abbey.See page 11 of name book to [Unable to read.] of the Parish.
PollaghrevaghtownlandTownland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris, half under tillage the remainder bog and rocky pasture. There stands a Trigl. Station on its East side 67 feet above the sea and near it's [Unable to read.] side is a mansion the residence of Browne Esqr. called Rockland House. A portion of the South end of the townland is bounded by the road from Galway to Tuam.
RockwoodtownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Galway. It is laid out as a Demesne and is bounded on the West by the road from Galway to Tuam in its centre is a mansion the residence of the proprietor.
RooaunmoretownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Burke of Tuam and is all under tillage. It is bounded on the N.W. and N.E. by a bye road, near its N.E. angle[Unable to read.] is a Trigl. Station 107 feet above the sea.
Tonroetrigonometrical stationIt is a portion of the S. W. side of Lydakin townland not defined by any mearing, and in it stands a Trigl. Station 65 feet above the level of the sea.