Ballyganner North

4 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyganner North, from 13 m² to 1,310,542 m² (131.05 ha, 323.84 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 16 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

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• 25 Oct 2024Conditional

  the development will consist of front, rear and side extensions to existing dwelling house together with ancillary site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 24352

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Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Moneen Mountain SAC 000054
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Moneen Mountain 000054

Recorded monuments

• CL009-059001 Field system
  Description

  An extensive field system (c. 4.5km E-W; c. 3.6km N-S) stretching from Ballybreen and Kilfenora at W to Ballyganner at E and from Noughaval at N to Leamaneh at S, visible intermittently on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018). The E half encompasses some upland exposed karst with some scrub cover. Densely packed irregular field patterns are associated with some of the 61 cashels and 44 enclosures in the area as at Caherballykinvarga (CL009-059012-), Cahercutteen (CL009-059039-) and Caherwalsh (CL009-059045-) as well as around Noughaval church and graveyard (CL009-059023- and CL009-059024-). Some parts of the field system may have prehistoric elements given the presence of 11 wedge tombs. Some areas within the field system have been reclaimed. Extensive field systems with prehistoric and medieval elements extend over most of the Burren uplands. Those currently visible on aerial or satellite imagery are outlined for mapping purposes but it is likely that they continue under scrub and meet in certain areas. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 6 September 2021

• CL009-059048 Souterrain
  Description

  On an E-facing slope within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). A souterrain is indicated on Robinson’s map (1977) and was further noted by Robinson on a working map (pers. comm., SMR file). On inspection in 1997 there were no visible remains at ground level. However, local sources recalled being in the souterrain, described as a small area which only a child could occupy. The location they indicated was that noted by Robinson. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 14 February 2022

• CL009-059052 Hut site
  Description

  On a gentle S-facing slope of karst pavement with patchy grass cover, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). This D-shaped hut site (int. dims. 8.2m E-W; 4.8m N-S) with a straight N side is defined by a double-row of large stones set on edge. The two rows maintain a consistent distance apart (1m). The E arc of the hut site’s wall is not clear. The stones in each row are slightly spaced apart, and set with their long axes along the perimeter. The stones of the inner row are larger, with the largest stone (max. L 2m; H 0.8m; T 0.3m) at N. This stone incorporates a tennon-like extension down from its base, which slots into a N-S gryke that extends under the wall. The continuation of this gryke was modified into a souterrain (CL009-059053-) in the NE interior of the hut site. A cashel (CL009-059054-) lies c. 34m to the N and another cashel (CL009-059056-) lies c. 55m to the SE. An enclosure (CL009-178----) lies c. 78m to the NE. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-059052-_01.jpg View from SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 15 February 2022

• CL009-059053 Souterrain
  Description

  Situated in the NE interior of a hut site (CL009-059052-). Indicated and named ‘Cave’ on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Marked as a souterrain on Robinson’s map (1977). This souterrain (visible L 2.1m; Wth 1m; max. H 1.1m) is built in a gryke extending N-S in the exposed karst limestone pavement, and is covered by a large square roof-lintel (L 1.5m; Wth 1.5m). The N limit of the exposed souterrain (c. 1m S of the hut site’s N wall) is blocked by two large stones set upright into the gryke. The souterrain may turn E at its S exposed end. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 15 February 2022

• CL009-059054 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a low rise of karst pavement with patchy grass cover, land sloping to W and E, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Hachured and named ‘Cahernaspeekee’ on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Labelled ‘Cathair na Spící’ on Robinson’s map (1977). The authenticity of the name was questioned by one of Westropp’s local sources (1915, 253, 256). A subrectangular cashel (32.2m E-W; 31.9m N-S) defined by a double-faced stone wall (Wth at S 1.6m; int. H 0.9-1m; ext. H c. 1.6m; H 1.85m in 1895 [Westropp 1915, 256]). The outer wall-face is composed of large horizontally laid stones (L 1-1.5m; H 0.2m H; T 0.5m). Westropp (ibid.) described the masonry as ‘good, but open jointed’ and suggestive of a later date than some of the larger cashels in the vicinity. There is a vertical joint in the outer wall-face at E. A spread of wall rubble (H 1m) obscures the inner wall-face and the lower part of the outer wall-face (total Wth 8.2-9.5m). Westropp (1897, 119; 1915, 256) described a terrace in this wall, with ‘slabs set upright along the face of the wall like a veneer’ (Westropp 1915, 256). A later drystone wall (H 0.4m) is built over the outer wall-face. The entrance (Wth 1.1m), at S, is filled by wall rubble. Westropp (1915, 256) noted that in 1895 the entrance jambs were intact, but not in 1915. The lintel (L 1.35m) was in situ in 1915, but not during an inspection in 1997. The interior is level, except the NW quadrant where the surface is lower (D 0.3m) – probably due to later digging. Like the damage to the entrance and wall terrace, at least some of the digging in the interior seems to have taken place between 1895 and 1915 (Westropp 1915, 256). An enclosure (CL009-178----) lies c. 22m to the ENE, a hut site (CL009-059-052-) lies c. 34m to the S and a cashel (CL009-059056-) lies c. 89m to the SSE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 15 February 2022

• CL009-059056 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On karst pavement with patchy grass cover on a gentle S-facing slope with a NW-SE ravine c. 50m to S, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Hachured on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and indicated on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This rectangular cashel (30m N-S; 28.8m E-W) is defined by a double-faced wall (Wth 1.5m; int. H 0.5-1m; ext. H 1-2m). The wall-faces are composed of large horizontally laid stones (L c. 1m; H 0.2; T 0.5m), the lower courses obscured by a spread of wall rubble (H 0.5-1m; total Wth 6-8m). Quarrying in the very uneven interior resulted in a shelf of higher ground along the E and N perimeter, defined by a step (H c. 1.5m). At the lowest point of the interior (NE centre) there is a souterrain (CL009-059106-). A probable corral (11m N-S; 9m E-W) occupies most of the SW quadrant, defined by an insubstantial stone wall. A hut site and souterrain (CL009-059052- and CL009-059053-) lie c. 55m to the NW and Cahernaspeekee cashel (CL009-059054-) lies c. 89m to the NNW. An enclosure (CL009-178----) lies c. 108m to the N and a cairn (CL009-059059-) lies c. 40m to the ESE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 15 February 2022

• CL009-059057 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On the gentle S-facing slope of a plateau in rough pasture, at the W edge of a NW-SE ravine, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Indicated on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). This subrectangular cashel (33m N-S; 30.5m E-W) is defined by a moss-covered collapsed stone wall (max. Wth 3m) on which is built a drystone wall (Wth at N 1.5m; int. H 0.5-1.2m; max. ext. H at N 1.7m). The N wall curves outward (i.e., to N), and the NE corner is rounded where it skirts the edge of the ravine. An irregular structure (CL009-059125-) named ‘Ancient Dwelling’ on the 1920 OS 6-inch map is built against the E wall in the cashel interior. There is a possible house site (CL009-059126-) in the SW corner and a small cairn lies against the S wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 15 February 2022

• CL009-059058 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In reclaimed rough pastureland on the W limits of an extensive band of limestone pavement, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). The land slopes steeply to the E and S. Indicated on the OS 25-inch plan (1897) and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). This subcircular cashel (ext. dims. 25.6m E-W; 22m N-S) is defined by a double-faced stone wall (Wth 1.5-2.5m; int. H 0.2-0.5m; ext. H 0.6-1.7m). The inner wall-face (H 0.2-0.5m) is most visible from E to S; elsewhere it is obscured by rubble and vegetation. The well-preserved outer wall-face (Wth 0.5-0.8m) is composed of large horizontally laid stones. Two sets of vertical joints are visible in it: one at SW (1.4m apart), the other at NNW (1.6m apart). There is a modern animal gap at SSW. A relatively modern structure (L 2m; Wth 1.3m; H 1.5), marked as a sheepfold on the OS 25-inch plan (1897), is built against the outer wall-face at NE. Its N side has collapsed. Within the interior a grass-covered cairn runs from NNE to SE and there is a larger similar cairn at its S end. Two irregular curvilinear grass-covered banks (Wth c. 2m; H 0.5m) extend from the wall at W. A possible stone-lined drain is visible in the wall spread at SE. A fulacht fia (CL009-188----) lies c. 104m to the E. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-059058-_01.jpg View from W Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 April 2022

• CL009-059059 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  Prominently located on a gentle S-facing grassed-over karst limestone slope in rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Hachured and labelled ‘Carn’ on the OS 25-inch plan (1897) and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This small quite flat-topped cairn (diam. of base 7.2m E-W; 5.9m N-S; diam. of top 4.9m E-W; 4.5m N-S; H. 0.7-0.9m) is composed of stones and slabs, some standing or leaning. One upright slab (L 1m; H 0.4m; T 0.2m), oriented NW-SE, is sticking out of the top of it. Smaller stones lie against the SW face of this slab, creating a cavity, which Westropp (1915, 257) recorded as ‘the remains of small slab cist’ (CL009-124----) A cashel (CL009-059056-) lies c. 55m to the WNW. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-059059-_01.jpg View from N Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 April 2022

• CL009-059062 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated in scrub and rough pasture at the N edge of a ravine aligned NW-SE within a very extensive medieval field system (CL009-059001-) spanning several townlands. Listed as ‘Enclosure, possible’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). On inspection in 1997 this was found to be a D-shaped enclosure (ext. dims. 20.6m NE-SW; 22.8m NW-SE) with a straight N side orientated NW-SE, defined by a single drystone wall (Wth c. 0.5m). Although some of the stones are large and laid flat this appears to be a modern construction. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 24 February 2016

• CL009-059063 Megalithic tomb - court tomb
  Description

  On a rise in the floor of a wide valley in rough pasture and limestone pavement, a N-S ravine immediately to the W. Within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Indicated and labelled ‘Cromlech’ on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, 29-31; see attachment) as a damaged and partly covered court cairn (7.5m NNE-SSW; 2.2-2.7m WNW-ESE; max. H c. 1.1m) embedded in a poorly defined mound on a low natural knoll. The tomb was oriented NNE-SSW and comprised a two-chambered gallery accessed from the NNE through a narrow court. The court (L c. 2m; Wth c. 2.2m) was open at the N, and lined at the E and W by low rows of upright limestone slabs. The E row (L 2.6m) included five slabs (L 0.5-0.9m; H 0.25-0.45m; T 0.35m). The W row (L 2.1m) was composed of two in situ slabs (L 0.7-1m; Wth 0.5-0.6m; T 0.05-0.1m) which were incorporated in an overlying field boundary, as well as two slabs to the W which were more disturbed. At the S end of the court, the gallery (4.2m NNE-SSW; 2.5-2.7m WNW-ESE; max. H c. 1.1m) was accessed through an entrance (Wth c. 0.95m) defined by two tall jambs. The E jamb (H 1.25m; Wth 0.5m; T 0.4m) is split longitudinally. The W jamb (H 1.6m; Wth 0.4m; T 0.35m) appeared to be one of a pair. Immediately to the N was the in situ base of its broken N partner (original H 1.65), most of which lay E-W in front of the gallery entrance. A low flat threshold slab (L c. 0.85m; max. Wth c. 0.45m) appeared to perhaps not be original. The gallery’s N chamber (1.5m NNE-SSW; 1.8m WNW-ESE) had a single outward-leaning E sidestone (L 1.5m; H 1.05m; T 0.1-0.15m) with an uneven top edge that sloped sharply to the N. The W sidestone (L 1.2m; H 1.4m; T 0.2m) did not reach the SW corner of the chamber; this gap (L 0.4m) may originally have been covered by a disturbed overlapping sidestone (L 1.15; H 0.95m; T 0.15m) to the W. Another upright slab (L 1.15m; H 0.6m; T 0.15m) of unclear function was also set to the W of the chamber. A modern N–S drystone field-wall obscured part of the chamber’s W side. The N chamber was separated from the S by two pillar-like jambs (H 1m; Wth 0.35-0.4m; T 0.25-0.3m) set (1m apart) adjacent to the E and W walls. A threshold-like stone (L 1.6m; Wth 0.6m; T 0.2m) lying E-W across the gallery between the jambs was thought to be a lintel, fallen from over this accessway between the gallery chambers (see also Westropp 1897, 119). The S chamber (2.25m NNE-SSW; 1.7m ESE-WNW) had a large sidestone on either side. That at E (L 2.7m; H 1m; T 0.2-0.4m) had a broken and uneven top edge, sloping to S. Outside this sidestone to the E were several lower upright slabs (max. H 0.25m) which seemed to be packing stones. The W sidestone (L 2.45m; H 0.75m; T 0.15-0.2m) had a rough, uneven top edge. Its S end was concealed by a later E-W field boundary which abutted the tomb’s SW corner, but a gap (L 0.4m) was visible between this sidestone and the SW corner of the gallery. As in the N chamber, the gap was covered by a parallel outer slab (L 1.45m; H 0.9m; T 0.1m), to the N of which was another slab (L 1.2m; H 1.1m; T 0.1m). These were thought to likely be high-pitched slab corbels. The S side of the S chamber was defined by a SSW-leaning backstone (L 1.4m; H 1.25m; T 0.1-0.15m), the E and W sides of which sloped down. A pillar- or jamb-like stone (H 1m; Wth 0.25m; T 0.2m) stood in the SE corner of the chamber. A large slab (L 1.8m) lying tilted in the chamber may have been a fallen capstone, its W end supported by the W sidestones/corbels. Another broken slab (L 0.85m) lying to the S within the chamber may also have been a capstone fragment. Other loose stones, many highly fragmented, lay in and around the tomb. Situated 3-3.5m to the W of the tomb was a possible remnant of a kerb around the mound. This comprised a NNE-SSW line (L c. 6.7m) of four upright limestone slabs (L 0.65-2.3m; H 0.25-0.7m; T 0.1-0.2m). Toward the N the line curved E slightly. Westropp (e.g. 1915, 259) may have identified a continuation of this kerbing of ‘low stones’ to the W and N of the tomb, but these were not described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, 29-31). An inspection of the tomb in 1997 found it to be unaltered. A cashel (CL009-059066-) lies c. 85m to the ESE and a megalithic structure (CL009-059068-) lies c. 154m also to ESE. To date this is one of very few court tombs found in the S of Ireland (Waddell 2010, 87-8; Jones 2013, 78-80). In north Clare there are four others (CL008-002001-; CL016-020029-; CL016-170----; CL017-180007-). The following items have been uploaded: CL009-059063-_01.pdf Details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume I. County Clare. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1961) CL009-059063-_01.jpg View of court tomb from NE CL009-059063-_02.jpg Vertical drone view of tomb having been cleared by Burren Beo volunteers (photo: Elaine Lynch) CL009-059063-_03.jpg View of tomb from E (photo: Elaine Lynch) CL009-059063-_04.jpg View of tomb from N (photo: Elaine Lynch) CL009-059063-_05.jpg View of tomb from S (photo: Elaine Lynch) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059066 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  At the edge of a plateau within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-), in an area that is overgrown with hazel and blackthorn; the ground falls steeply into a ravine (max. D c. 10m) to the W and N. Hachured and named ‘Caheraneden’ on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Named ‘Cathair an Éadain’ on Robinson’s map (1977). Westropp (1897, 119) attests that this name derives from its location at the edge of a ravine. This subcircular cashel (ext. dims. 32.7m E-W; 30.5m N-S) is defined by a double-faced stone wall (Wth c. 1.9-3.1m; int. H 0.3-0.6m; ext. H 0.8-1m). The outer wall-face is visible all around and is composed of large stones laid horizontally. The inner wall-face and most of the lower part of the outer wall-face are covered with rubble (total Wth 6-8m). At W a drystone wall is built on the original outer wall-face. Half of the interior is overgrown with blackthorn. A megalithic structure (CL009-059068-) lies c. 22m to the E and there is a court tomb (CL009-059063-) c. 85m to the WNW. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 7 April 2022

• CL009-059068 Megalithic structure
  Description

  At the W edge of a gently W-sloping limestone pavement, with a broad ravine c. 50m to W and N. Within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Indicated and labelled ‘Ancient Dwelling’ on the OS 25-inch plan (1897) and 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This rectangular structure (int. dims. 3.2m NNE-SSW; 2.7m WNW-ESE) is defined at N, E and S by upright limestone slabs (H 0.3-0.8m; Wth 0.2-0.3m). The E wall is set in a gryke. The structure has no W side, or fragments thereof (Westropp 1897, 120). A higher stone (H 1.05m) in the S wall has a pointed top. At the W end of the N side there are two further upright slabs (H 0.35-0.6m; Wth 0.5-0.8m) outside the main structure, forming the E and N sides of a small cist-like space (0.8m NNE-SSW; c. 0.5m WNW-ESE) which appears to have been enclosed on all sides when visited by Westropp (1901, 290). A cashel (CL009-059066-) lies c. 22m to the W, a court tomb (CL009-059063-) lies c. 154m to the WNW and a wedge tomb (CL009-059069-) lies c. 202m to the S. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-059058-_01.jpg View of possible megalithic structure from SW Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059069 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  At the W edge of a W-sloping limestone pavement, with a hazel wood to the W. Within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Indicated and labelled ‘Cromlech’ on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, 31-2; see attachment) as a very disturbed wedge tomb (est. L 2.8m), oriented E-W and embedded in the centre of a mound. Only the N sidestone of the tomb was intact, and the extent of the mound could not be traced. The N sidestone was an upright limestone slab (L 2.85m; H at W 1.37m; H at E 0.8m; T 0.1-0.2m) set on its long edge. The straight top edge was dressed, sloping down evenly from W to E. The E and W edges were almost vertical. A block (L 0.85m; H 0.3m; T 0.3m) to the N of the sidestone at its E end was considered a possible packing-stone. To the S of the sidestone (1.2m away) lay the fallen capstone (L 3.2m; Wth at W 1.7m; Wth at E 1.25m; T 0.12m), oriented E-W. The W to E slope of the top edge of the N sidestone and greater width of the capstone at the W indicated that—as is typical among wedge tombs—the chamber was wider and higher at the W. The capstone overlay several slab fragments, including two large pieces (each L 1.6m; Wth 1-1.1m; T 0.1m) which may have been part of the displaced S sidestone. The S edge of the E fragment was straight (L 1.15m) and dressed, suggesting that it was part of the S sidestone’s top edge. Between the N sidestone and S sidestone fragments lay two slabs of unclear function. To the W of these were two small upright slabs (L 0.3-0.4m; H 0.2m), aligned N-S, which may have formed part of the W end of the tomb. A stone (L 0.5m; H 0.2m; T 0.1m) standing on edge 1m to the S of the capstone may have been part of the outer wall of the tomb. An inspection in 1997 found the tomb to be unaltered, although with more briars growing up around it. A possible megalithic structure (CL009-059068-) lies c. 202m to the N. The following item has been uploaded: CL009-059069-_01.pdf Details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume I. County Clare. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1961) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059076 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a slight rise on a S-facing slope, overlooking an E-W valley, in rough pasture and within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Named ‘Cathair na mBithiúnach’ on Robinson’s map (1977). This subcircular cashel (ext. dims. 36.3m NE-SW; 34.4m NW-SE) is defined by a much-collapsed double-faced stone wall (Wth c. 2.2-2.6m; int. H 0.6-0.9m; ext. H c. 1.5-2.2m). The inner wall-face and the lower part of the outer wall-face are obscured by collapsed rubble (total Wth 7-10m). The outer wall-face is best preserved from SSW to NW and from NNE to SE, and is composed of large horizontally laid stones forming a flush facade. Two stone piers (W pier L 1.5m; Wth 0.8m; E pier L 2.4m; Wth 1.2m), 5m apart, have been built against the it at NE. These appear to be buttresses for supporting the wall and may post-date the occupation of the site. The interior slopes markedly from NW to SE. A wedge tomb (CL009-059077-) is located at the highest point of the NW quadrant. Another cashel (CL009-059079-) lies c. 76m to the NE and an enclosure (CL009-059078-) lies c. 116m to the NNE. (Westropp 1897, 119-120) Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 8 April 2022

• CL009-059077 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  On a slight rise on a S-facing slope overlooking an E-W valley, in rough pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Situated at the NW edge and highest point of a cashel interior (CL009-059076-). Indicated and named ‘Cromlech’ on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, 32; attached) as a large wedge tomb chamber (L c. 4.25m; Wth at W 2m, narrowing to 1.45m at E centre; min. H at W c. 1.5m, dropping to c. 1.15m at E), its W end covered by spill from the cashel wall. There were some traces of a mound surrounding the chamber, which was oriented E-W and comprised a single large sidestone at S, two overlapping sidestones at N, and a broken capstone which had collapsed into the chamber. The S sidestone (L 4.3m; H 1.65m at W, 1m at E; T 0.2-0.3m) had a straight and roughly dressed top edge, sloping W-E. The vertical W edge was also worked. Of the two N sidestones, that at W (L 3m; H 1.35m at W, 1.15m at E; T 0.2m) had a dressed top edge and its E end was broken. The E slab at N (L 1.9m; max. H 1.35m; est. T c. 0.15m) overlapped (L 0.25m) the N side of the W slab. Most of its top edge (L 1m) was dressed. The vertical W end was also worked, and the E end bore chipping marks. Because this slab was oriented more WNW-ESE, de Valera and Ó Nualláin (ibid.) thought it may have been a later addition. The capstone had split roughly down the middle, and was in five pieces (L 1.2-3m; T 0.15-0.2m) within the chamber: two leaning against the N sidestones, and three against the S. De Valera and Ó Nualláin (ibid.) followed Westropp (1901, 290) in describing a low souterrain which extended W from the W end of the chamber into the cashel wall however, an inspection of the tomb in 1997 found no evidence for a souterrain. This is an example of a cashel being built adjacent to or over an Early Bronze Age ritual structure. Other examples are known in the Burren including Creevagh (CL010-095002-) (Comber 2008, 106-8) and Caherconnell (CL009-030011-) (Hull and Comber 2008, 123-30), as well as two in Lissylisheen (CL009-001026- and CL009-001013-). The following item has been uploaded: CL009-059077-_01.pdf Details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume I. County Clare. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1961) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 5 April 2022

• CL009-059078 Enclosure
  Description

  At the W edge of a NE-SW ridge, in an area of rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). The land slopes steeply to the NW. Hachured as a roughly circular enclosure (diam. c. 26m) on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. On the 1920 ed., it is larger and more D-shaped in plan. A roughly D-shaped enclosure (int. dims. 33.8m NW-SE) defined by a drystone wall (H 0.5-2m); the NW side (L 46m) is straight but three other straight sections also occur at N, NE and SE. Only the S section of the wall is curving, possibly mirroring the outline of the enclosure shown on the 1842 map. A number of large stones (L 1m; T 0.4m; H 0.2m) are incorporated into the wall, their long axis point towards the centre of the enclosure and form a flush outer face. The construction of the wall directly on topsoil and the dearth of wall rubble from collapse suggest that it is not ancient. There is a wide modern entrance at SW. The interior slopes down to the SE, especially from the centre where there is a marked drop (H c. 1.5m). To the NW of centre a shelf (Wth c. 10-15m) crosses the site from NNE to WSW. Approximately 20m to the NE, a rectangular enclosure (int. dims. 8m NW-SE; 5.4m NE-SW) is defined by a similar stone wall. It does not appear to be an antiquity. A cashel (CL009-059079-) lies c. 20m to the SSE and another cashel (CL009-059076-) lies c. 116m to the SSW. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 8 April 2022

• CL009-059079 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a S-facing slope in rough pasture, interspersed with hazel woodland, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Hachured on the OS 25-inch plan (1897) and 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Initially described by Westropp (1897, 119) as a ‘ring wall, surrounding a sort of cairn’ but, following a revisit, he subsequently described it as ‘a very puzzling structure’ (1901, 287-9). It consisted of a well-built irregular enclosure (45.7m by 36.5m) built of blocks ‘laid as stretchers’. A gateway (H 1.5m; Wth 1.4m), partly buried in rubbish and hidden by the growth of hazel internally, was evident at SE. Its outer lintel had fallen but the inner one was intact. The cairn comprised a wall of large blocks with a batter that rose to a height of 1.8m and was filled up with similar blocks. The wall was nearly buried in a mass of fallen stones. On inspection in June 1997 only the central cairn-like feature (ext. dims. 16.2m NW-SE; c. 14m NE-SW) was noted. It was defined by a stone wall or revetment (H 1-2m), the outer face of which was partly visible from NW to SE. Behind this and filling the interior up to the height of the wall was a solid mass of stones, which had also spilled outside the wall-face, obscuring most of it (basal dims with spill 24m NE-SW; 21m NW-SE). No trace of the outer wall was noted. It is difficult to classify this monument. Based on Westropp’s (ibid., 287) description of the outer wall and gateway, it appears to have been a cashel. The cairn may have been subsequently built up in its interior. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 April 2022

• CL009-059106 Souterrain
  Description

  Situated in the NE centre and lowest point of a cashel (CL009-059056-), this souterrain comprises a NNE-SSW passage (L 3.35m; Wth 1m), entered through a small opening (H 0.45m) at SSW. From here the passage extends to NNE, sloping down and becoming more level (max. H 1.3m) before sloping up (H 0.9m) and reaching a rock-face (H 0.9m). The passage is roofed by seven lintels. Under the rock-face at the N end of the souterrain a low natural passage (L c. 2m) continues down (45°) to a probable chamber. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 15 February 2022

• CL009-059125 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Against the internal E wall of a cashel (CL009-059057-). Named ‘Ancient Dwelling’ on the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. A subrectangular structure (int. dims. 4.7m E-W; 2.5m N-S) defined by irregular stone walls (Wth 1.5-2m; H c. 0.5m). A possible house site (CL009-059126-) occupies the SW corner of the cashel. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 February 2022

• CL009-059126 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  In the SW corner of a cashel (CL009-059057-). A possible house site (int. dims. 7.5m N-S; 4.5m E-W). A house site (CL009-059125-) named ‘Ancient Dwelling’ on the 1920 OS 6-inch map is built against the E wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 February 2022

• CL009-063001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a gentle S-facing slope in hazel, bushes and rough pasture within a broad semi-karst plateau. Indicated on the 1897 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This subrectangular cashel (46.5m E-W; 38.6m N-S) is defined by a stone spread (Wth 5.5-6.5m; H. 0.6-1m) on the outer edge of which a wall (Wth c. 1.2m; ext. H 1-c. 2.9m) of large stones (L c. 1.2m; H 0.3m) has been built. The wall face is battered (Bowmer 2019, 64, 67, 69) and there is a vertical construction seam at the centre of the S side. In the W interior there is a souterrain (CL009-063002-) and in the SW corner there are house foundations (CL009-063003-). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 April 2022

• CL009-063002 Souterrain
  Description

  Situated in the W interior of a cashel (CL009-063001-), this undifferentiated souterrain (min. 6.2m E-W) is visible as a linear mound of rubble (12.5m E-W; 4-5m N-S; H. c. 0.5m) under which the tops of drystone walls are traceable. The entrance (Wth 0.7m) seems to be at the N side of the W end. The passage is partly filled with loose stones and cracked lintels. After an initial straight section of passage (L 2.2m; Wth 1m) extending to E, a large upright slab jutting from N forces the passage to turn S (L 0.9m; Wth 0.9m) and then E. From here the passage continues E (L c. 5m) and is wide (1.6m) at first, but gradually narrows (1.2m). The E end is blocked by a fallen lintel, but may continue (L c. 2m) under the surface mound of rubble. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 April 2022

• CL009-063003 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated in the SW corner of a cashel (CL009-063001-), this rectangular house (11.8m E-W; 10m N-S) is defined by a drystone wall (Wth c. 1.2m; ext. H 1-c. 2.9m). There is a small rectangular chamber (int. dims. 1.6m E-W; c. 1.2m N-S) in the SE corner. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 April 2022

• CL009-101 Enclosure
  Description

  On level ground in an area of rough pasture, hazel growth and exposed limestone pavement. A possible enclosure is indicated on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map as a roughly subrectangular field (c. 24m ENE-WSW; c. 19m N-S) with a field wall extending off it at W. Its depiction is similar to that of a cashel (CL009-102001-) c. 235m to its ENE. This area has been cleared and no visible remains survive; piles of broken bedrock are visible around the edge of the clearing. (Robinson 1977) Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 31 May 2022

• CL009-102001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a rise on a plateau in an area of hazel growth, rough pasture and limestone pavement, with land sloping steeply to the W. Indicated on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This circular cashel (int. diam. c. 15.5m; ext. diam. c. 18.5m) is defined by a stone wall (H 1-1.6m; Wth c. 1.5m) and associated spill (combined Wth c. 6m). The outer wall-face, composed of large horizontally laid stones, is generally visible, especially from N to W, but it is difficult to trace its inner wall-face. There is a souterrain (CL009-102002-) in the W half of the interior. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 31 May 2022

• CL009-102002 Souterrain
  Description

  Within the W half of a cashel (CL009-102001-). Beginning close to the cashel wall at W, this souterrain comprises a passage (L c. 7.5m; Wth 1.1-1.4m) — partly open and partly obscured by cracked and broken lintels — leading to a blackthorn-filled beehive chamber (min. diam. 2m) in the centre of the interior. The extant passage incorporates three distinct straight sections. The most westerly of these (L 1.5m) is oriented NNW-SSE. The passage then turns ESE (L 2m) and then NE (L 4m) where most cracked lintels are found, before passing under a large lintel and opening into the chamber. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 31 May 2022

• CL009-103 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In rough pasture and hazel growth on a gentle NW-facing slope of limestone pavement, with an E-W ravine c. 70m to the S, and within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map but shown c. 47m more to the SE on 1842 ed. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). This almost circular cashel (27.6m N-S; 26.2m E-W) is defined by a stone spread (Wth 5-8m; int. H 0.5-0.9m; ext. H 0.4-1m). The inner wall-face is only visible at WNW, where the wall is 1.6m wide. The outer wall-face (H 0.5-1.5m) survives intermittently and is best preserved from NW to NE. It is built of large horizontally laid stones. At NE a hollow (6.5m NW-SE; 2-3m NE-SW) in the spill is probably the result of digging. The entrance (Wth 1.3m), now filled with rubble, is visible at SE. There is a souterrain (CL009-103002-) and possible trapezoidal structure (CL009-103003-) in the SW quadrant of the interior. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 27 May 2022

• CL009-103002 Souterrain
  Description

  Located in the SW quadrant of the interior of a cashel (CL009-103----), this souterrain (L 9m) comprises an L-shaped passage and chamber. From its northernmost traceable end, an unroofed section of the passage (L 2m; Wth 0.9m; D 0.7m) is aligned NW-SE. It then turns and is aligned NE-SW (L 5.2m; Wth 1.3m); two in situ roof lintels survive at the bend and a number of collapsed or slipping lintels are visible in the S section. This passage then widens into a chamber (L 1.8m; 1.55m; Wth 1.55m; max. H 1.2m). Its side and back walls are corbelled and it is roofed with two lintels. Bedrock is visible at the base of the long walls of the chamber. A possible trapezoidal structure (CL009-100003-) is visible to the W of the souterrain. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 27 May 2022

• CL009-103003 Structure
  Description

  Within the SW sector of the interior of a cashel (CL009-103----). This possible trapezoidal structure, which backs up against the wall spill of the cashel, is defined by well-built walls; it narrows from SW to NE. The walls (H 0.3-0.8m) vary in width from 0.4m on the N side to 1m on the S side. Traces of a souterrain (CL009-103002-) are visible to the E of it. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 27 May 2022

• CL009-124 Cist
  Description

  Within a cairn (CL009-059059-) on a gentle S-facing grassed-over karst limestone slope in rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). One upright slab (L 1m; H 0.4m; T 0.2m), oriented NW-SE, is sticking out of the top of the cairn. Smaller stones lie against the SW face of this slab, creating a cavity, which Westropp (1915, 257) recorded as ‘the remains of small slab cist’. A cashel (CL009-059056-) lies c. 55m to the WNW. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-059059-_01.jpg View from N Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 June 2022

• CL009-140001 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated at the S end of a limestone pavement that slopes down to S. Listed as ‘Hut site’ in the RMP (1996). Indicated on an annotated map in 1994 (pers. comm. T. Coffey, SMR file). On inspection in 1997 this was found to be a rectangular enclosure (int. dims. 15.5m N-S; 12.7m E-W) of defined by a wall (max. H 1m) constructed of slabs with their long axis pointing to the centre. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 21 March 2016

• CL009-140002 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated at the S end of a limestone pavement that slopes down to S. Listed as ‘Barrow, possible’ in the RMP (1996). Indicated on an annotated map in 1994 (pers. comm. T. Coffey, SMR file). On inspection in 1997 this was found to be a subcircular or subrectangular enclosure (dims. 17m N-S; 16m E-W) of defined by collapsed drystone walls. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 21 March 2016

• CL009-178 Enclosure
  Description

  At the base of an E-facing step (H c. 1.5m) on karst pavement with grass and moss cover, and within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This subcircular enclosure (int. dims. 11.6m N-S; 10.3m E-W) is defined by a moss-covered collapsed wall (Wth 1.5-3m; H 0.5m; H at E 0.8m). The W arc of the wall (est. int. H 1m; ext. H 0.2m) is built on the lower slope of the natural step in the landscape. There are moss- and grass-covered collapsed walls adjacent to the enclosure at E-W. A cashel (CL009-059054-) lies c. 22m to the WSW. A hut site (CL009-059052-) lies c. 78m to the SW. Another cashel (CL009-059056-) lies c. 108m to the S. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-187 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On the gentle S-facing slope of a plateau in rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This subcircular grass-covered cairn (9.3m E-W; 8m N-S; H 1m) has two large stones protruding from the top. The larger stone (L 2.2m; H 0.9m; T 0.15-0.3m) is oriented NNE-SSW, and leans to the W. Just to the E of this is another stone (L 1.5m; T 0.25m) which only slightly protrudes from the grass covering the top of cairn. To the S and W of the larger stone other rocks of the cairn are also visible. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-187----_01.jpg View of cairn from W Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 July 2022

• CL009-188 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On a gentle E-facing slope on limestone pavement under thin grass cover, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This fulacht fia comprises a grass-covered stony oval mound (9.9m N-S; 5m E-W; H 0.2-0.3m) which is highest at the W. The mound overlies a wide natural channel, oriented N-S. A drystone wall runs over the S part of the mound. There is a cashel (CL009-059058-) c. 104m to the W. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-188----_01.jpg View of fulacht fia from W Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 July 2022

• CL009-242 Hut site
  Description

  On a gentle SW-facing slope in rough pasture and scrub within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). An oval enclosure (c. 16m NW-SE; c. 10m NE-SW) defined by a grassed-over stone wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi orthophotography (MapGenie 2013-2018). A smaller hut site (CL009-289----) lies c. 12m to the NE and a cashel (CL009-059033-) lies c. 140m to the NW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 March 2023

• CL009-292 Hut site
  Description

  A subcircular hut site (diam. c. 9.5m) defined by a broad mound wall (Wth c. 2-3m) noted by Elaine Lynch and visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi orthophotography (MapGenie 2013-2018). A larger hut site (CL009-242---) lies c. 12m to the SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 March 2023

Architectural heritage

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

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. 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).

Radon

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballyganner North.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. 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.

No address of the register names Ballyganner North with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare.

Name

Ballyganner North · Baile Uí Dhanair Thuaidh

Area

2,609,275 m² (260.93 ha, 644.77 acres)

Civil parish

Noughaval, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Noughaval, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyganner South, Ballyhomulta, Carran, Iskancullin, Kiltennan South, Lisket, Lismoher, Noughaval, Poulacarran

Placenames

Ballyganner North on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. 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.