Crumlin

68 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Crumlin, from 22 m² to 1,170,906 m² (117.09 ha, 289.34 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 9 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

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• 11 Feb 2021Conditional

  to Retain 1. The garage as build on site, which is larger than that granted under planning permission P93/929 2. The attached Shed to the rear of the Garage and 3. The Sunroom to the rear of the existing dwelling house and for PERMISSION to Amend the boundaries of the site from that granted under planning permission P93/929 and all associated site and ancillary works

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2198

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Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Black Head-Poulsallagh Complex SAC 000020
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Black Head-Poulsallagh Complex 000020

Recorded monuments

• CL004-022 Enclosure
  Description

  On a bare, level limestone terrace (on the 200 foot contour) with good views out to sea from SSW to NNW. Not recorded on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map but indicated on the later, Cassini edition (1915). An almost circular area (19.5m N-S; 18.7m E-W) is defined by a loosely constructed, single drystone wall. One stone is set on its edge at N (L 1.4m; H 0.9m; T 0.4m), and two inclined jamb stones with similar dimensions (H c. 1.1m; Wth 0.6-0.7m at base; T 0.1-0.24m) form a narrow but well-defined entrance (Wth 0.4m at base; Wth 1.2m at top) at S which is blocked by two stones. A small rectangular annex (4.2m E-W; 3.2m N-S) abuts the outer face of the enclosing wall at NW and traces of a smaller, narrower annex abut at NE. See attached CL004-022----_1: overall view from SSW with ranging rod at entrance gap. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 30 September 2022

• CL004-023 Enclosure
  Description

  On a level pasture terrace at the NW foot of a steep limestone ridge, only c. 30m from the seashore to the W. Located at the SW-end of a series of relatively modern, improved pasture, roughly rectangular ladder-fields, which it may pre-date? Not recorded on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map but indicated on the later, Cassini edition (1915). An almost circular area (int. diams. 29m N-S; 28.8m WNW-ESE) is defined by a loosely constructed, single dry- stone wall (H c. 0.8-1m; T 0.3-0.6m; max. T c. 1m SSE-S). An entrance gap (Wth 3m) and associated scarp is visible at NNE. The enclosure is abutted by later field walls at N, SSE, SSW, WSW and WNW. See attached CL004-023----_1: overall view from higher slopes to SSW. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 30 September 2022

• CL004-024 Enclosure
  Description

  The southernmost of three enclosures (with CL004-025---- and CL004-026----) on a narrow, level, N-S exposed rock terrace on the W-face of a steep slope (on the 400 foot contour), overlooked by higher ground to E. Not recorded on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map but indicated on the later Cassini edition (1915). Referred to by Westropp (1905, 352) as one of ‘three rude old enclosures of slab masonry, partly rebuilt, but embodying ancient work, though neither regular nor massive’ and which were ‘evidently cattle bauns’. A subrectangular area (30m N-S; 20m E-W) is defined by a single drystone wall along most of the perimeter except in the E and SSW where it is better built (int. H 1.6-2m; ext. H 1.6-2m; T c. 0.8m). The interior is a natural hollow and a modern drystone animal pen abuts the enclosing wall at SE. Low field walls abut the enclosure at NNE, SSE and SSW. References Westropp, T.J. 1905 Prehistoric remains (forts and dolmens) along the borders of Burren, in the County of Clare (continued). Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 35, 342-61. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 30 September 2022

• CL004-025 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  The central one of three enclosures (with CL004-024---- c. 110 m to SSW and CL004-026---- c. 170m to NNE) on a narrow, level, N-S exposed rock terrace on the W-face of a steep slope (on the 400 foot contour), overlooked by higher ground to E. Not recorded on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map but indicated on the later Cassini edition (1915). Listed as ‘enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). Referred to by Westropp (1905, 352) as one of ‘three rude old enclosures of slab masonry, partly rebuilt, but embodying ancient work, though neither regular nor massive’ and which were ‘evidently cattle bauns’. A D-shaped area (diams. 21.2m N-S; 17.2m E-W) with the straight side along E (est. L 21.4m) is defined by a double-faced, drystone wall (T 1-1.15m at N and S – 2.3m at E; int. H 0.8-1.2m; ext. H 0.4-1m) which has collapsed from SE-SW and at NE. The outer wall facing is well-preserved throughout (av. H 1m; max. H 1.6m at N-NNE) while inner wall facing (H c. 1.2m) is best preserved from N-NE and from ESE-S. Reference Westropp, T.J. 1905 Prehistoric remains (forts and dolmens) along the borders of Burren, in the County of Clare (continued). Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 35, 342-61. See attached CL004-025----_1: overall view from SW Compiled by: Gearoid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 30 September 2022

• CL004-026 Enclosure
  Description

  The northernmost of three enclosures (with CL004-025---- c. 170 m to SSW and CL004-024---- c. 300m to SSW) on a narrow, level, N-S exposed rock terrace on the W-face of a steep slope (on the 400 foot contour), overlooked by higher ground to E. Not recorded on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map but indicated on the later Cassini edition (1915). Listed as ‘enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). Referred to by Westropp (1905, 352) as one of ‘three rude old enclosures of slab masonry, partly rebuilt, but embodying ancient work, though neither regular nor massive’ and which were ‘evidently cattle bauns’. A subrectangular area (est. L c. 50m N-S; est. Wth c. 25m E-W) is defined by a drystone wall (T 0.7-1.2m) and encloses two, conjoined stone structures in the S sector. The W-structure (int. dims. 4m N-S; 2.8m E-W) is defined by a double-faced stone wall (T 1m at S) with most of the surviving stones being quite large (dims. H 1m; Wth 1.2m; T 0.35m) and earthfast. The interior is partially filled with stone, particularly in the S and W. By comparison, the W structure is the better constructed of the two and may predate the structure which adjoins it at E. This comprises a larger area (int. dims. 10m N-S; 9m E-W) defined by thinner walls (int. H 0.8m; ext. H 0.6-0.8m; T 0.6m) and may have served as a livestock pen? Reference Westropp, T.J. 1905 Prehistoric remains (forts and dolmens) along the borders of Burren, in the County of Clare (continued). Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 35, 342-61. See attached CL004-026----_1: structures in enclosure from W. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 30 September 2022

• CL004-027001 Field system
  Description

  On the W slopes of Knockauns Mountain. A field system (c. 2.4km NE-SW; c. 1.2km NW-SE) is visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and has likely medieval and prehistoric elements. A dense concentration of cashels, enclosures and hut sites lie within as well as four wedge tombs and an inland promontory fort (CL004-051----). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 17 August 2021

• CL004-027004 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on high rocky ground within an extensive field system (CL004-027001-) with many associated cashels and enclosures. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996) and hachured on the OS 1st edition 6-inch map, slightly to the E of its proper location. On inspection in 1998 this was found to be a subcircular area (int. diam. 38m N-S) defined by apparently modern drystone slab walling (H 0.8-1.2m; T 0.4-0.6m). Some uprights at E indicate a possible entrance. There is a pronounced hollow (29m x 9m; max. D 1.4m) in the E half of the interior. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 18 January 2016

• CL004-027005 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On high ground (between the 600’ and 700’ contours) on the NW shoulder of Knockaunsmountain (OD 983’), with excellent views W-NW and, and within a large field system (CL004-027001-). An irregularly shaped cairn of loose stones (4.2m E-W; 2.8m N-S), lowest (H 0.8m) at E and S and highest (max. H 1.2m) at W and N. The stones are piled on a slightly raised, heather-covered base (H 0.5m) which appears to have some earthfast stones at W (H 0.4m). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 24 October 2022

• CL004-027006 Booley hut
  Description

  On a high (between 600’ and 700’ contours), level terrace on the NW slopes of Knockaunsmountain (OD 983’). A second possible booley hut (CL004-027010-) stands within an enclosure (CL004-027009-) located c. 12m to NE. A circular, drystone structure (int. diams. 1.55m N-S; 1.5m E-W) with roughly corbelled walling (T 0.5-0.7m; int. H c. 1.1m; ext. H 1.4m) supporting a flat slab which forms the roof. A low (H 1m) outwardly splaying doorway opens to the NNE (int. Wth 0.44m; ext. Wth 0.7m). See attached image: CL004-027006-_1 Viewed from NNE. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 19 October 2022

• CL004-027009 Enclosure
  Description

  On a high (between 600’ and 700’ contours), level terrace on the NW slopes of Knockaunsmountain (OD 983’). The interior contains a possible booley hut (CL004-027010-) in the NE sector, and a second possible booley hut (CL004-027006-) stands c. 12m to SW. A sub-circular area (int. diams. 19m E-W; 17m N-S) is defined by a drystone wall. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 19 October 2022

• CL004-027010 Booley hut
  Description

  In the NE sector of an enclosure (CL004-027009-). A second possible booley hut (CL004-027006-) stands outside the enclosure, c. 12m to SW. A circular, drystone structure (int. diam. 3m) obscured by hazel cover. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 19 October 2022

• CL004-028001 Church
  Description

  On a narrow, well-sheltered terrace at the N-foot of a steeply rising, rocky terraced slope, overlooking the sea and the Aran Islands to the W. A souterrain (CL004-028002-) lies c. 30m to the W. Named ‘Crumlin Church (in ruins)’ on both the first (1842) and the later Cassini edition (1915) of the OS 6-inch map. Described by O’Donovan (1839) as ‘much injured by the tooth of time’, the church [est. dims. L 10.08m; Wth c. 5.66m] ‘was built by St. Columbkille after his expulsion from Aran, and not Killonahan’ (Comber 1997, 68). Then, the E-gable, the S-wall [L c. 6.09m] and the N-wall [L c. 3.35m] were still standing but the rest of the structure [i.e. W-gable wall end] was level with the ground. The N and S sidewalls [T c. 0.79m; H c. 3.65m] were built of ‘large stones with strong mortar’. A round headed window constructed of hammered stones remained in the S-wall and a round headed window constructed of chiselled stones in the E-gable was interpreted as a possible later insertion (ibid.). Described by Westropp (1900, 131; 1901, 9) as potentially ‘tenth century’ and ‘attributed to St. Columba’. According to Swinfen (1992, 120) ‘St Columba crossed to these islands to study at St Enda’s school. ‘… with scholars-belt and book-satchel, to learn divine wisdom.’ On his return, he put ashore on a rock below the church which, to this day, is called the ‘Saint’s Rock’. The church is described as an ‘oblong building with cyclopean masonry’ (ibid, 121). Described by Large (2010) as a single cell structure (L 12.5m; Wth 7m) on high ground overlooking the sea. He also noted a pile of rubble just E of the church containing roughly dressed building stones and at least one architectural fragment – a dressed arch stone possibly from the church doorway? A poorly preserved, ivy-clad, rectangular structure, aligned E-W (int. dims. L 10.4m; Wth 5.45m) is constructed from mainly undressed, roughly coursed blocks, with some larger, cyclopean masonry visible. The E-gable wall is almost complete and contains a narrow round headed window set in an arched splayed embrasure (int. Wth 1.5m). The NE-corner of the church is well-preserved and one corbel projects (0.15m) externally beyond the E-gable at roof level. However, in the SE-corner, only two corner stones are visible and the lower wall courses are overgrown. The S-wall (L 7m) is best preserved at its E-end and contains a narrow window (ext. Wth 0.15m: int. Wth 1.15m), the head of which is formed from a single, well-dressed stone and with similarly well-dressed stones forming the jambs, though some are robbed out and others have been plastered over. The window is set in an embrasure with well-dressed stones along the embrasure’s sides but smaller, cruder stones forming the arched embrasure head. A large structural crack runs through the embrasure. The W-end of the S-wall is very low and the SW-corner has been destroyed. The N-wall (L 3.4m) is best preserved near the corner with the E-gable-wall, although a modern wall has been built on some of its course. Only the lower courses of the W-gable wall only survive (H 1m). Where the N and S wall have collapsed, the rubble core of the structure is visible and some plaster survives on the exterior of the N and E walls. See attached images: CL004-028001-_1 Viewed from NE, note severe vertical crack. CL004-028001-_2 Internal view from W Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 9 November 2022

• CL004-028002 Souterrain
  Description

  Revised Summary On a narrow, well-sheltered terrace at the N-foot of a steeply rising, rocky, terraced slope, overlooking the sea and the Aran Islands to the W and c. 30m to the W of ‘Crumlin Church’ (CL004-028001-). Referred to by Cunningham (1980, 24) as ‘across the lane’ from ‘Crumlin Church’ ‘in an overgrown field’. A well-preserved, L-shaped structure which is now accessed through a hole in the roof of a small, conical chamber (diams. 2.75m N-S; 2.6m E-W) the floor of which is covered in rubble. A narrow, rectangular creep (H 0.6m; Wth 0.45m) gives access from the chamber to a low, narrow passage (H 0.9m; Wth 0.85m) which runs in a SSE direction (L 9.5m), to where there is a build-up of earth on the floor, and then turns towards the W (L 4.1m). See attached images: • CL004-028002-_1 View of creep giving access from chamber to passage running ESE. • CL004-028002-_2 Looking WNW along the passage. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 10 November 2022

• CL004-029 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On slightly elevated ground on a narrow coastal strip of pastureland between steeply rising, rock slopes immediately to the S and Galway Bay a short distance to the N. Indicated on the first edition (1842) of the OS 6-inch map and partially hachured on the later, Cassini edition (1915). Described by Westropp (1901, 11) as ’oval and overthrown’. An oval area (int. diams. 34.3 E-W; 28.5m N-S) is mainly defined by a stony bank (Wth 1.5-2.3m; int. H 0.3-0.55; ext. H 0.5-0.45m) which is heavily overgrown ESE-WSW, but with occasional surviving wall facing stones visible. External facing stones (H c. 0.5-0.7m) are best preserved from WNW to NNE and to a lesser extent from NNE to ESE, while inner facing stones (H 0.3-0.55m) are visible sporadically between N and ESE. A substantial, later field wall (Wth 1.3m; int. H 0.25m; ext. H 0.7m). has been built just outside the perimeter (at a distance of 2.9m) from WSW to W. The interior of the monument is level and contains a very large pile of stones (L 10m NW-SE; Wth 5m; H 0.9m) in the ENE sector. A hut site (CL004-029003-) stands immediately outside the cashel at NE and there is a second hut site (CL004-029002-) opposite, outside the monument at WSW. See attached image CL004-029----_1 ASI aerial photo, monuments viewed from NW, March 2007. References Westropp, T.J. 1901 Prehistoric remains in north-western Clare, part 1. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 31, 1-17. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 20 October 2022

• CL004-029002 Hut site
  Description

  In pasture, immediately WSW of a cashel (CL004-029----), but separated form it by a later field wall. A second hut site (CL004-029003-) is located almost opposite, just outside the cashel at NE. A roughly circular area (int. diams. 7m NW-SE; 6m NE-SW) is defined by collapsed stone walling. Compiled by: Gearoid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 20 October 2022

• CL004-029003 Hut site
  Description

  In pasture, immediately NE of a cashel (CL004-029----). A second hut site (CL004-029002-) is located almost opposite, outside the cashel at WSW. A sub-circular (int. diams. 7m NNW-SSE; 5m ENE-WSW) is defined by collapsed stone walling (H c. 0.6m). Compiled by: Gearoid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 20 October 2022

• CL004-030 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On the leading, N-edge of a narrow, level terrace at the N foot of a steeply rising, rocky slope overlooking a narrow coastal pasture strip with Galway Bay beyond to N. Hachured on the first edition (1842) of the OS 6-inch map and indicated on the later Cassini edition (1915). Described by Westropp (1901, 11) as ‘a small and, I think, a late “ring”’, but subsequently described by him as ‘the trace of a small ring-fort’ which ‘lies in the uppermost enclosed fields below Caherduff’ (Westropp 1905, 352). A circular area (int. diams. 19m E-W; 18m N-S) is enclosed by a later drystone wall but some original outer wall facing stones are visible on the perimeter at NW. The interior, which is covered with wild flowers and partially overgrown with blackthorn in the NW sector, contains is a natural rock ledge in the S sector. Field walls abut the site at ENE, WSW and NW. References Westropp, T.J. 1901 Prehistoric remains in north-western Clare, part 1. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 31, 1-17. Westropp, T.J. 1905 Prehistoric remains (forts and dolmens) along the borders of Burren, in the County of Clare (Continued). Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 35, 342-61. Compiled by: Gearoid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 21 October 2022

• CL004-031 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Prominently sited at the N, leading-edge of a high (between 500’ and 600’ contours) narrow terrace on the NW slopes of Knockaunsmountain (OD 983’), with extensive views to W and over Galway Bay to N. Indicated and named ‘Caherduff’ on the first edition (1842) of the OS 6-inch map and similarly recorded on the later Cassini edition (1915) of that map. Described by Westropp (1905, 352) as, ‘Built on a well-selected low knoll. The wall is 9 to 10 feet [c. 2.74-] thick and is of remarkably good masonry … It is over 10 feet [c. 3.05m] high where best preserved, i.e. to the south and north-east, in parts 9 feet [c. 2.74m] high; but great gaps occur, and the north and north-west parts ae greatly defaced. The wall has two faces, and large filling, and has traces of a terrace, 28 inches [0.71m] wide. The batter is 1 in 12, and well carried out; much of the inner face has been destroyed. The garth [interior] is slightly hollow and very irregular, 96 feet [c. 29.3m] across (north and south); the fort measuring about 116 feet [c. 35.4m] over all. There are large rocks about the garth, and a slight, oblong hollow, as if the rock-surface was quarried out, and the space fenced with large blocks at intervals. Westropp also includes a sketch profile of the enclosing wall (op. cit. 351) and a fine sketch of the monument (op. cit. 349) – see image attached. An almost circular area (est. ext. diams. c. 34m N-S; 32m E-W) is defined by a partially collapsed drystone wall which is best preserved at W and S (T 0.5-2.5m; int. H 1.6-1.7m; ext. H 1.3-2.6m). The wall facing is best preserved externally (H 2.4-2.6m) in SW and S but the inner wall facing is poorly preserved and only intermittently visible (H 0.7-1.6m). A terrace (Wth 0.75m; int. H 0.35m) is visible on the inner wall face in the W sector. A later field wall has been incorporated into the cashel wall along the N face, from NW to NE. The interior is an overgrown and uneven and hollow area and contains a copious amount of displaced blocks and stones which may both be the remains of and obscure internal features such as house or hut sites? See attached image: CL004-031----_1 Westropp’s sketch of ‘Caherduff’ Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 24 October 2022

• CL004-032001 Ringfort - unclassified
  Description

  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.

• CL004-032002 Souterrain
  Description

  In the NW sector of a very poorly preserved cashel (CL004-032003-) which lies immediately NE of ‘Crumlin Fort’ (CL004-032001-). Named ‘Cave’ on the Cassini edition (1915) of the OS 6-inch map. A rectangular hollow - the remains of a robbed-out but formerly roofed passage or chamber - runs from SW to NE where it ends beside a second, roofed chamber which dog-legs to run SE and joins another, roofed chamber; the whole having a roughly L–shaped plan. The hollow (L 4.5m SW-NE; D 0.9-1.8m; Wth c. 1.3m), contains drystone side-walling at its NE end in which a small, square opening (Wth 0.2m; H 0.2m; traceable L c. 1.5m) may be an air-vent. From the NE end of the hollow, a roofed chamber runs SE, at right angles, (L 4.7m NW-SE; Wth 1.25-1.5m; H 1-1.7) and is constructed of drystone side walls which corbel gently inwards from floor level to support a roof of large lintel stones which are subsiding at the centre of the chamber. The height of the chamber increases from its NW end towards the centre. At its SE end, the floor level is raised to form a rectangular platform (H 1m; Wth 1.4m) which contains in its floor a partially blocked opening; a creep (L c. 0.9m; Wth 0.7m; D c. 0.35m) which originally gave defensible access to a second roofed chamber to the SE. This chamber (L 6m NW-SE; H 0.8-1.3m; Wth 1.1-1.35m) is accessible from an opening at its SE-end and is roofed by five large stone lintels and contains a lot of loose stone on its floor. See attached: CL004-032002-_1 View of nettle-filled hollow, to left, with opening into roofed chamber at centre. CL004-032002-_2 Interior of chamber with raised platform containing the creep, behind ranging rod. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 26 October 2022

• CL004-032003 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On high ground with panoramic views W-ENE and ‘Crumlin Fort’ (CL004-032001-) standing immediately to SW, but overlooked by higher rocky ground E-S. The interior contains a souterrain (CL004-032002-) in the NW sector. A circular area (est. diam. c. 30m) is defined by the very poorly preserved remains of a stony bank NNE-SE and by a later field wall between W and NW which may overlie an older enclosing element. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 26 October 2022

• CL004-033 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a high (between 700’ and 800’ contours) level, terrace with commanding views over lower land and Galway bay from SW to NNW and with higher ground rising away to the E and SE. Within a large field system (CL004-027001-). Indicated on the first edition (1842) of the OS 6-inch map and shown partially hachured on the later Cassini edition (1915). Listed as ‘enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). Described by Westropp (1901, 11) as ‘almost completely destroyed’. An almost circular area (int. diams. 22.7m E-W; 20.6m N-S) is defined mainly by a bank of earth and stone (Wth 2.5-4.5m at base; ext. H 0.3-1.2m; int. H 0.3-0.15m) which is low at E and ENE and poorly preserved from WNW-NNE. Outer wall facing stones survive from S to W (max. H 0.5m). A later field wall runs NNW-SSE across the W-interior. A narrow sheepfold, recorded on the OS 25-inch map, abuts the outer limits of the monument at NE. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 25 October 2022

• CL004-034 Enclosure
  Description

  On a high (between 400’ and 500’ contours) level terrace with good views over lower ground from WNW-NE and overlooked by steeper rocky ground from E to W. Within a large field system (CL004-098----). Not recorded on the first edition (1842) of the OS 6-inch map but indicated on the later Cassini edition (1915 OS) . Listed as ‘enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A roughly square area (int. dims. 38m WSW-ENE; 38m NNW-SSE) is defined by a drystone wall which varies in thickness (T 1.1m in WSW; 1.3m in SSE; 1.5m in ESE) and height (max. ext. H 2.2m in NW; 0.6-1m in N and E) and has rounded corners at NW and NE. Low, inner wall facing (H 0.1-0.2m) is visible intermittently where it has been exposed by livestock poaching and the S-limits, especially at the SE and SW corners are heavily overgrown with blackthorn and briar. A poorly preserved, rectangular structure (c. 16m ENE-WSW; c. 6m NNW-SSE) abuts the enclosing wall in the NE sector of the interior, and a broad, low bank (Wth 2-2.5m; H 0.7-0.9m) runs NE-SW in the W interior. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 25 October 2022

• CL004-084 Turf stand
  Description

  Situated on a high, flat, rocky terrace. Listed as ‘Cleits’ in the RMP (1996). A number of turf stands or cleits were noted here by Christine Grant (pers. comm.). On inspection in 1998 the stone foundations of several stands were found. They were irregularly shaped and partly overgrown. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 18 January 2016

• CL004-089 Hut site
  Description

  At the N base of a small rocky cliff with a clear view W to the sea and the Aran Islands but with otherwise restricted visibility. Within a large field system (CL004-027001-). A roughly circular hut site (int. dims. 3-4m N-S; 4m E-W) defined by a stone wall (H 0.2-0.4m; T 0.7-1m). Another hut site (CL004-089002-) is located c. 15 to the E. An enclosure (CL004-090----) is located c. 95m to the NE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 13 June 2022

• CL004-089002 Hut site
  Description

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• CL004-090 Enclosure
  Description

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• CL004-091 Hut site
  Description

  On level rocky ground 25m to the W of a rocky cliff with good views of a small part of Galway Bay and views of the Aran islands to the SW and W. A circular hut site (int. dims. 2.45m E-W; 2.3m N-S) defined by a wall of loose stone (T 0.65-0.85m; max. int. H 0.6m; max. ext. H 0.6m). The following image has been uploaded: CL004-091----_01.jpg View from E Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 13 June 2022

• CL004-097 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough pasture broken by limestone outcropping, located on an upland terrace on the N-facing slope of Knockauns Mountain. There are good views of the rising upland slopes to SE–SW and extensive views to N over Galway Bay, with the Aran Islands clearly visible to NW. Circular area (16.3m E–W; 15.5m N–S) defined by low, grass-covered stone bank (Wth 1.5-2m; H 0.3-0.5m) edged intermittently with large stones set on edge. There is a break (Wth 1.4m) in the stone bank at S but it is not clear if this marks an original entrance. Another possible location of an entrance is at E where a single large upright slab rises proud of the stone bank and is set perpendicular to it. Immediately to N of this, is a possible hut site (CL004-097001-) evident as a low subrectangular platform (5m N–S; 2.5-3m E–W) along the inner face of the enclosing wall in the NE quadrant of the interior. Attached image: CL004-097----_01 viewed from N Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 18 June 2015

• CL004-097001 Hut site
  Description

  In the NE quadrant of an enclosure (CL004-097----). A low subrectangular platform (5m N–S; 2.5-3m E–W) is evident along the inner face of the enclosing wall of the enclosure. It is defined by the enclosure wall at NE and E and by a slight scarp (H 0.2-0.3m) incorporating large stones at S and W. Immediately to S, close to the SE corner of the platform, is an upright slab set perpendicular to the stone bank of the enclosure This may be part of an entrance feature to the enclosure or possibly part of the hut site. Attached image: CL004-097001-_01 viewed from NW Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 18 June 2015

• CL004-116 Enclosure
  Description

  On the NW slope of Knockaunsmountain within a large field system (CL004-027001-). A hexagonal enclosure (c. 40m N-S: c. 40m E-W) defined by a bank and visible on Ordnance Survey ortho photography (2013-2018). The enclosure is bisected by the NW-SE townland and barony boundary. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-116----.jpg Ordnance Survey ortho photo (2013-2018) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 20 April 2021

• CL004-118 Enclosure
  Description

  On the W slopes of Knockaunsmountain and within a large field system (CL004-027001-). A circular enclosure (diam c. 18m) defined by a bank and visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018). The following image has been uploaded: CL004-118----.jpg Ordnance Survey ortho photo (2013-2018) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 20 April 2021

• CL004-119 Hut site
  Description

  On a NW-facing slope in a field on the shoreline c. 50m from the rocky slope down to the sea. A subrectangular hut site (diam c. 12m) defined by a bank and visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018). The following image has been uploaded: CL004-119----.jpg Ordnance Survey ortho photo (2013-2018) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 20 April 2021

• CL004-122 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on the W slopes of Knockauns Mountain within a large multiperiod field system (CL004-027001-). A subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 47m) visible on Digital Globe (2011-13). A field wall (which also forms the boundary between the baronies of Burren to the N and Corcomroe to the S) cuts across the enclosure from NW to SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 17 August 2021

• CL004-125 Enclosure
  Description

  On a high (between 600 and 700 foot contours), level terrace on the NW slopes of Knockaunsmountain (OD 978’). Visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018) as an oval area (est. diams. c. 30m N-S; c. 22m E-W) defined by a drystone wall SW-N-SE and by a scarp SE-SW. A probably later field wall crosses the interior and separates the enclosure walling from the scarped area between SE and SW. Two other field walls, possibly contemporary with the enclosure radiate off it; one at N and the second at ENE which runs for c. 55m ENE to join another enclosure (CL004-118----). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 20 October 2022

Architectural heritage

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

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 high, 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 Crumlin.

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 Crumlin with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare.

Name

Crumlin

Area

3,910,402 m² (391.04 ha, 966.28 acres)

Civil parish

Killonaghan, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Derreen, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Derreen electoral division: 120 people in 54 households; 88% of households own their home; 29% of homes were built since 2001; 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 36% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynahown, Ballyryan, Derreen West, Knockaunsmountain, Oughtdarra

Placenames

Crumlin 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.