Down Survey

The Down Survey was a land survey conducted in the mid-17th century, primarily in Ireland, after the Cromwellian Conquest. Its purpose was to assess and map the land owned by Irish landholders and to facilitate the redistribution of land to English settlers. The survey provided detailed information on land ownership, topography, and resources, influencing land policies for centuries. This systematic documentation played a significant role in reshaping the social and economic landscape of Ireland and is a key historical document for understanding land distribution during that period.