# Ballyelly, Co. Clare: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Killonaghan, barony of Burren, Co. Clare.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 2,181,773 m² (218.18 ha, 539.13 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 20 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 75,790 m² (7.58 ha, 18.73 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 1 application since 2010
- Civil parish: Killonaghan, https://everytownland.com/clare/parish/killonaghan.md
- Barony: Burren
- Electoral division: Derreen, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 120 people lived in 54 households in the Derreen electoral division. 88% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 36% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Clare, https://everytownland.com/clare.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/5739
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 30166
- Centre: latitude 53.096549, longitude -9.271846 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

20 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyelly, from 572 m² to 523,530 m² (52.35 ha, 129.37 acres); 21 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 1486009: 523,530 m² (52.35 ha, 129.37 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1486009.md
- Parcel 1486022: 278,544 m² (27.85 ha, 68.83 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1486022.md
- Parcel 2728709: 256,842 m² (25.68 ha, 63.47 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2728709.md
- Parcel 1453412: 173,683 m² (17.37 ha, 42.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1453412.md
- Parcel 1486010: 125,793 m² (12.58 ha, 31.08 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1486010.md
- Parcel 1488997: 119,759 m² (11.98 ha, 29.59 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1488997.md
- Parcel 1442529: 119,757 m² (11.98 ha, 29.59 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1442529.md
- Parcel 1486008: 106,147 m² (10.61 ha, 26.23 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1486008.md
- Parcel 1488996: 102,049 m² (10.2 ha, 25.22 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1488996.md
- Parcel 1486006: 79,032 m² (7.9 ha, 19.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1486006.md
- Parcel 1450000: 72,548 m² (7.25 ha, 17.93 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1450000.md
- Parcel 1519005: 27,433 m² (2.74 ha, 6.78 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1519005.md
- Parcel 1486007: 18,345 m² (1.83 ha, 4.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1486007.md
- Parcel 1501171: 4,158 m² (0.42 ha, 1.03 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1501171.md
- Parcel 1512912: 4,104 m² (0.41 ha, 1.01 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1512912.md
- Parcel 1458340: 4,074 m² (0.41 ha, 1.01 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1458340.md
- Parcel 1460210: 4,018 m² (0.4 ha, 0.99 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1460210.md
- Parcel 5922269: 2,866 m² (0.29 ha, 0.71 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5922269.md
- Parcel 1464032: 2,533 m² (0.25 ha, 0.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1464032.md
- Parcel 2752279: 572 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2752279.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

No zone of a development plan covers Ballyelly in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

1 application, newest first.

- 25 Apr 2019, Clare County Council 19326: Refused. Permission, 1 home. to build a new dwelling house, garage, install a waste treatment system, create a new entrance onto the public road and all associated site and ancillary works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/19326/0

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

- Special Area of Conservation: Black Head-Poulsallagh Complex SAC, site code 000020, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/000020
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Black Head-Poulsallagh Complex, site code 000020

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- CL004-016001: Field system, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016001-. The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL004-016008: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016008-. On the inner edge of a shelf, on the NW-facing slopes of Slieve Elva, just below a cashel (CL004-016013-). A subcircular enclosure (ext. dims. 43.1m NE–SW; 38m NW–SE; int. dims. 41.4m NE–SW; 36.7m NW–SE) defined by a partially grassed-over drystone wall (H 0.4–0.8m). It surrounds a natural hollow markedly lower that the exterior ground. A rock-cut shelf (Wth 3m; H 1.6m) runs NE–S inside and merges with the line of the wall to the SW and NE. Grassed-over field walls extend from N and W and the enclosure lies within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-), covering an area of c. 8 sq km. There is a dense cluster of cashels in the vicinity. One cashel (CL004-016013-) is just c.16m to the E, a second (CL004-016014-) is c. 85m SE. Two further cashels (CL004-016012- and CL004-016011-) are 75m and 125m to the NNE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 23 February 2021
- CL004-016010: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016010-. In a well-sheltered slightly hollowed area on the NW slopes of a Slieve Elva, with commanding views WSW–NE. A poorly preserved roughly oval enclosure (int. dims. 19m NNW–SSE; 14m WSW–ENE) defined by a bank of stone and earth (Wth 1.6–2.1m; H 0.65–0.8m) only clearly evident from NE–WSW and as a slight scarp at N. A later field wall obscures the enclosing element along the NW while from WSW–NW a feint low stony bank forms the limit. An entrance (Wth 0.8m) to the NE is probably original. The enclosure lies within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-), covering an area of c. 8sqkm. A cashel (CL004-016011-), also within that field system, is located c. 60m to the SSE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 23 February 2021
- CL004-016011: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016011-. On a narrow shelf on the W-facing NW slopes of Slieve Elva, with commanding views WSW–NE. Indicated with a solid line on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Westropp (1901, 10) recorded it along with the other cashels in the vicinity. A roughly oval cashel (int. dims. 16.2m N–S; 20m E–W) defined by a very overgrown stone bank (T 1.8–3.8m) with inner facing (H 0.6–1m) visible NW–N and at S. The foundations of a roughly rectangular stone structure (CL004-01600) occur against the interior of the S wall. The interior is relatively flat, apart from a slightly raised area in the SE sector. This cashel lies within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-), covering an area of c. 8sq km. A cashel (CL004-016012-) and an enclosure (CL004-016010-), also within that field system, are located c. 30m to the SSE and c. 60m NNW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 23 February 2021
- CL004-016012: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016012-. On a slightly raised area of terrace on the W-facing slope on the NW side of Slieve Elva, with commanding views to WSW–NE. Hachured on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map and indicated with a solid line on the 1915 ed. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Westropp (1901, 10) recorded it along with the other cashels in the vicinity. A roughly circular cashel (ext. diam. 29m) defined by a stone bank (Wth 3.1–3.6m; int. H 0.3–0.5m; ext. H 1.1–1.8m) with well-preserved external facing but a largely robbed-out inner face. The remains of a rectangular structure (CL004-016037-) are located in the N sector, abutting the NW wall. An exposed lintel in the NW sector covers an ope (2m NW–SE x 1.2m NE–SW; D 0.8m) potentially indicating a souterrain. Westropp (1901, 10) noted the, now likely obscured, jambs of a gateway (Wth 0.86m [34 inches]) in the north wall. He also noted ‘the foundations of a late oblong building’ which are likely the noted rectangular structure mentioned above and an ancient circular hut (CL004-016047-) in the SW, of which there are now no visible remains at ground level. An area of robbed cashel wall in the SSW might be related. This cashel lies within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-), covering an area of c. 8sqkm. Two cashels (CL004-016011- and CL004-016013-) and an enclosure (CL004-016008-), also within that field system, are located c. 30m NNW, 90m S and c. 85m SSW respectively. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 April 2021
- CL004-016013: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016013-. On a terrace on the W-facing slope on the NW side of Slieve Elva, with commanding views WSW–NE. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Hachured and named ‘Ballyelly Caher’ on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps. Westropp (1901, 10) recorded it along with the other cashels in the vicinity. A circular cashel (ext. diam. 30m) defined by a stone bank/wall (Wth 3–4.5m; ext. H 0.35–2.25m; int. H 0.7–0.85m) with well-preserved outer face but a largely robbed and scattered internal face. Internally there are the remains of two rectangular structures of indeterminate date (CL004-016038- and CL004-016039-). This cashel lies within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-), covering an area of c. 8sqkm. An enclosure (CL004-016008-) and two cashels (CL004-016012- and CL004-016014-) also within that field system, are located c. 15m W, 85m N and 50m SE respectively. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 April 2021
- CL004-016014: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016014-. The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL004-016015: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016015-. Situated at the NW base of a rocky terraced hill with good views to W and N. Listed as 'Enclosure' in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Indicated on the 1915 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a subrectangular walled enclosure in an area with several circular enclosures to the N, E and S. On inspection in 1998 this was found to be an oblong drystone-walled enclosure (wall T 0.4-0.6m) with a second one at the NE end. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 14 January 2016
- CL004-016016: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016016-. Situated on flat ground on the W slopes of a ridge with commanding views SW to N. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). On inspection in 1998 this was found to be an oval area (diam. 57m NE-SW; 30m NW-SE) defined by a modern drystone wall (T 0.5m) except from ESE to S where the area is defined by natural outcropping rock. Some possible wall-facing is evident at NW and N. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 14 January 2016
- CL004-016017: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016017-. On level ground on the W-facing slopes of a ridge with commanding views from SW to N and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-). Indicated on the 1840 OS 6-inch map and depicted with an oval enclosure in the SW corner on the 1915 ed. Listed as ‘enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A roughly circular cashel (23m N-S; 20m E-W) defined by a poorly preserved wall which is level with the interior. The cashel wall is visible in the N (T 0.85-1m) and S (ext. H 0.5m) and the inner face of the wall (H 0.4m) at the E and S is occasionally visible. A later, oval enclosure abuts the interior perimeter of the cashel wall in the SW quadrant (L 11m N-S; Wth 7m E-W; T 0.7m; H 0.8m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 9 August 2022
- CL004-016018: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016018-. On a W-facing slope with commanding views from WSW to N and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-). Indicated on the 1915 OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). An oval cashel (ext. dims. 29.5m E-W; 24.7m N-S; int. dims. 28.2m E-W; 23.3m N-S) defined by a partly collapsed wall (T 0.5m at E; T 0.8m at W) which has been demolished from NNE to ENE. The original outer wall-facing survives intermittently (max. H 1m at N and W). A wall (L c. 4m) which is partially obscured by rubble extends from W to NW inside the main cashel wall and may be contemporary. A gap (Wth 4m) at SW may be modern. A pile of rubble lies in the NNE interior and may be recent and a modern shed overlaps the cashel wall at SE. A roughly circular house foundation (CL004-016032-) abuts the interior of the cashel wall at E. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 9 August 2022
- CL004-016019: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016019-. On the high W-facing slopes of a hill with commanding views from SW to N and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-). Indicated on the 1840 and 1915 OS 6-inch maps. Listed as ‘enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A well-preserved roughly circular cashel (ext. dims. 27.2m N-S; 24.7m E-W; int. dims. 20.5m N-S; 18.2m E-W) defined by a drystone wall (T 2.6m at W; T 3.9m at E; ext. H 0.3-1.75m) which is collapsed at SSE. The outer wall-face survives (H 2m in SSW) and is frequently concealed by collapsed masonry. The inner wall-face is best preserved from S to SW (H 1.2m) and less well preserved from SW to WNW. There is less internal collapse along the perimeter of the cashel from NE to ESE than elsewhere. There is a lintled gap in the cashel wall in the WNW (ext. Wth 0.6m; int. Wth 0.4m; H 0.4m; T 1.85m) and a continuation of this feature into the interior of the cashel is indicated by a shallow trench which may be part of a souterrain. In the E quadrant of the interior, the low wall foundations of a subrectangular house of indeterminate date (CL004-016033-) abut the perimeter of the cashel wall. A low, later wall sits on top of this feature. An irregular spread of stones in the SSW may indicate a collapsed second structure. Outside of the cashel and along the perimeter in the SSE, a structure which is now used as an animal pen may have been a contemporary house site. Stone walls abut the cashel wall at W, N and E. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-016019-_01.jpg View of cashel from ESE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 9 August 2022
- CL004-016020: Ritual site - holy well, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016020-. In a hollow on high ground within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-). Overlooked by higher ground to the S. Named ‘Toberanahircallough’ on the 1915 OS 6-inch map. A holy well with an opening (c. 2m x 0.8m) to the SW. An underground stream (D 1.4-1.8m) flows through the well from E to W. Much of the roof, walls and floor of the well are natural but it may have been built up at the S. It is accessed by steps at SW and was still in use on field inspection in 1998. A modern circular pillar with a concrete cross stands to the NE and three irregular limestone slabs have been erected to the N. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-016020-_01.jpg View of well from SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 10 August 2022
- CL004-016021: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016021-. On a SSW-facing slope on a ridge in an exposed area and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-). Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). Listed in Bowmer’s (2019, 80) study of rectilinear drystone cashels constructed during the early medieval period. A roughly square cashel (48m NNE-SSW; 44m WNW-ESE) defined by a drystone wall which is best preserved at E and S (Wth 1-1.4m; max. H c. 1m). The wall construction at N and W appears to be later. A hut site (CL004-016034-) lies in the SW corner. The W and E walls continue towards a cashel (CL004-016022-) located 40m to the NNE. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-016021-_01.jpg Aerial view from NW (ASIAP, SMR file) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 10 August 2022
- CL004-016022: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016022-. On the SSW-facing slope of a gentle ridge in an exposed area and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-). Hachured on the 1840 OS 6-inch map and indicated on the 1915 edition. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). Included in Bowmer’s (2019, 80) study of rectilinear drystone cashels constructed during the early medieval period. A square cashel (30.5m N-S; 30m E-W) defined by a drystone wall (Wth 0.65-1.5m; ext. H 1.1-2m; int. H 0.7-1.6m) which is best preserved at W and curves slightly in the NE corner. The walls at E and S may be of more modern construction. The interior of the cashel is flat. Another cashel (CL004-016021-) is located c. 40m to the SSW. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-016022-_01.jpg View of curving external NE corner Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 10 August 2022
- CL004-016031: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016031-. The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CL004-016032: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016032-. Within a cashel (CL004-016018-), abutting the perimeter at E. Roughly circular house foundations (5m N-S; 5m E-W) enclosed by a low bank of stone (H 0.4-0.5m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 9 August 2022
- CL004-016033: House - indeterminate date, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016033-. Within the SE quadrant of a cashel (CL004-016019-). The low wall foundations of a subrectangular house of indeterminate date (int. dims. 7m NE-SW; 3m NW-SE) abut the perimeter. A low, later wall sits on top of this feature. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 9 August 2022
- CL004-016034: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016034-. In the SW corner of a cashel (CL004-016021-). An oval hut site (4m NW-SE; 2.5m NE-SW) defined by a wall (Wth 0.9-1.2m; H 0.5-0.7m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 10 August 2022
- CL004-016037: House - indeterminate date, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016037-. Abutting the N interior of a cashel (CL004-016012-). The remains of a rectangular E–W orientated structure (L 5m; Wth 3.5m; H 0.6m). Westropp (1901, 10) believed it of late date. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 April 2021
- CL004-016038: House - indeterminate date, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016038-. One of two rectangular structures of indeterminate date situated within a cashel (CL004-016013-). Neither house is indicated on the 1842 or 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps. This record is for the rectangular house (c. 9m NW-SE; 7.5m NE-SW) abutting the SW interior of the cashel. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 April 2021
- CL004-016039: House - indeterminate date, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016039-. One of two rectangular structures of indeterminate date situated within a cashel (CL004-016013-). Neither house is indicated on the 1842 or 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps. This record is for a rectangular house (c. 8m NE-SW; 5.5m NE-SW) situated just NE of centre. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 April 2021
- CL004-016041: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016041-. In the Burren uplands in an area of exposed limestone, with good views in all directions except to the E and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-). A subcircular enclosure (85m NE-SW; 76m NW-SE) reported by Michael Lynch. The enclosure is defined by a partially grassed-over double wall (Wth 1.2-1.9m) with a rubble core. From NE to S the wall runs along the edge of a natural terrace. A later wall orientated NW-SE cuts across the S half of the enclosure and a modern field boundary runs just outside the perimeter of the enclosure wall from SE to WSW. A wedge tomb (CL004-016042-) is located in the centre of the enclosure within a slightly sunken linear depression and a hut site (CL004-016043-) is located c. 8m NE of the tomb. The following images have been uploaded: CL004-016041-_01.jpg N wall and enclosure from N (photo: Michael Lynch) CL004-016042-_02.jpg Wall at N from E (photo: Michael Lynch) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 26 September 2022
- CL004-016042: Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016042-. In the centre of an enclosure (CL004-016041-) within a slightly sunken linear depression orientated NNE-SSW. A poorly preserved, probable wedge tomb comprising two upright slabs and three recumbent slabs and reported by Michael Lynch. The N stone (L 3.5m; H c. 0.75m) is located c. 2.2m from the S stone (L 1.3m; H c. 0.75m) and they appear to form the sidestones of a chamber orientated E-W. The largest of the recumbent slabs (L 1.7m; Wth 0.5m) rests on the N sidestone. A hut site (CL004-016043-) is located c. 10m to the NE. The following images have been uploaded: CL004-016042-_01.jpg View of tomb from W (photo: Michael Lynch) CL004-016042-_02.jpg View of tomb from E (photo: Michael Lynch) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 27 September 2022
- CL004-016043: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016043-. In the NE quadrant of an enclosure (CL004-016041-) in a slightly sunken linear depression extending NNE-SSW through the centre of the enclosure. A circular hut site (ext. dims. 9m E-W; 9m N-S) defined by a grass-covered mound wall (Wth c. 1.1m). A wedge tomb (CL004-016042-) is located c. 10m to the SW near the centre of the enclosure. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-016043-_01.jpg View of hut site from NE (photo: Michael Lynch) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 27 September 2022
- CL004-016044: Clochan, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016044-. On a level terrace in the Burren uplands (above the 900 foot contour), a transhumance/winter grazing area, with good views in all directions and with Sliabh Eilbhe visible to the S. Within a large field system (CL004-016001-). A mainly collapsed, circular clochan (diam. 9.2m) with portion of surviving wall along E (Wth 1.9m; H 2m) containing entrance/doorway lintels (Wth c. 1m), and traces of a potential window ope at W. Stands to N of centre of a large, subrectangular enclosure/field (49m NE-SW; 32m NW-SE). A small, rectangular livestock pen (est. L c. 5m E-W; Wth c. 4m N-S) abuts the external face of the enclosure at S See attached CL004-016044-_1 Photo from west taken by Michael Lynch, 20-6-2008. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 30 September 2022
- CL004-016046: House - indeterminate date, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016046-. Within a cashel (CL004-016011-) on a narrow shelf on the W-facing NW slopes of Slieve Elva. Foundations of roughly rectangular stone structure (H up to 0.8m) lie against the interior S wall of the cashel. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 23 February 2021
- CL004-016047: House - indeterminate date, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-016047-. Within a cashel (CL004-016012-). Westropp (1901, 10) noted an 'ancient circular hut' in the SW interior, of which there are now no visible remains at ground level. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 28 April 2021
- CL004-096: Cave, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-096----. On the NW slopes of Slieve Elva and named ‘Poll an Phuca’ on Robinson’s (1977) map and ‘Pollballyelly’ in Dowd’s list of caves (2015, 265). The cave (L 178m) carries a substantial streamway and on inspection in 2009 quantities of limpet shells of unknown date were noted inside of the cave entrance (Robin Sheen pers. comm. 2010) and have been recorded as a shell midden (Dowd 2015). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 1 June 2022
- CL004-107: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-107----. On a N-facing slope within a large field system (CL004-016001-) and in an area with many cashels and enclosures. A subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 30m) defined by a bank and possible fosse visible on Ordnance Survey ortho photography (2012-2018). A cashel (CL004-016011-) lies c. 35m to the NE and another (CL004-016012-) lies c. 30m to the S. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-107----_01.jpg Ordnance Survey orthophoto 2012-2018. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 February 2021
- CL004-110: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-110----. On the N slope of Slieve Elva within a large field system (CL004-016001-) A subrectangular enclosure (c. 50m NW-SE; c. 40m NE-SW) defined by a bank and visible on Ordnance Survey ortho photography (2013-2018). The following image has been uploaded: CL004-110----.jpg Ordnance Survey ortho photo (2013-2018). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 20 April 2021
- CL004-111: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-111----. On the N slope of Slieve Elva within a large field system (CL004-016001-) A small subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 8-9m) visible on Ordnance Survey ortho photography (2013-2018). The following image has been uploaded: CL004-111----.jpg Ordnance Survey ortho photo (2013-2018) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 20 April 2021
- CL004-121: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL004-121----. On the NW slopes of Knockaunsmountain within a large field system (CL004-016001-). A possible subrectangular cashel (c. 28m NE-SW; c. 24m NW-SE) defined by a stone wall visible at ITM 515040, 706339 on Ordnance Survey ortho photography (2013-2018). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 24 May 2021

Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ballyelly.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Ballyelly, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballyelly.
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/clare/ballyelly.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/clare/ballyelly.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/clare/ballyelly.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Ballyelly with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare: https://everytownland.com/clare.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Balliny North: https://everytownland.com/clare/balliny-north.md
- Coolmeen: https://everytownland.com/clare/coolmeen-30802.md
- Fanore Beg: https://everytownland.com/clare/fanore-beg.md
- Fanore More: https://everytownland.com/clare/fanore-more.md
- Faunarooska: https://everytownland.com/clare/faunarooska-30069.md
- Formoyle West: https://everytownland.com/clare/formoyle-west.md

A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.

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Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation.

Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

- Page: https://everytownland.com/clare/ballyelly
- In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/clare/ballyelly