The Primary Valuation of Ireland recorded the townland address, the name of each rated occupier, the names of the immediate lessor (the landlord’s name), a brief description of the landholding, the number of acres of land in each holding, the value of buildings and land for taxation purposes, together with the overall valuation of each holding.The compilation of the House Books was part of the information-gathering process required for the completion of the Primary Land Valuation of Ireland.

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