Deelin More

4 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Deelin More, from 3,987 m² (0.4 ha, 0.99 acres) to 1,392,989 m² (139.3 ha, 344.22 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 10 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.

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

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 8 Sept 2020Conditional

  to construct a garage for domestic use and associated site services

  Permission · Clare County Council, 20623

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

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

Recorded monuments

• CL006-033 Penitential station
  Description

  On a narrow level rock-strewn terrace on a moderately steep E-facing slope. Indicated and named ‘Turrenneefa’ on the 1915 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, a name that might be translated as ‘the little tower of the saint’. On inspection in 1997 there were no visible remains. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 10 May 2021

• CL006-037 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on a gentle W-facing slope in an area of mixed rough rock and patchy grazing. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Indicated by a solid line on the 1916 OS 6-inch map. On inspection in 1997 this was found to be an irregular field defined by a partially collapsed single drystone wall. This enclosed field is one of several forming a cluster to the N, E and SE of a ringfort (CL006-159----). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 February 2016

• CL006-159 Concentric enclosure
  Description

  On a S-facing slope in an upland area with Ailwee Hill rising to the W. Not indicated on the 1840 or 1916 editions of the OS 6-inch map. A concentric enclosure (overall diam. 46.7m) defined by a bank of earth containing a lot of stone (diam. 23m E-W; 21.5m N-S; bank at N: Wth 3.1m; int. H 0.34m; ext. H 0.54m) and an outer bank of similar construction but less well preserved (at SW: Wth 2.34m; int. H 0.19m; ext H 0.51m). The outer bank is surmounted from NW to SE by a well-built later drystone wall. The area between the banks is wide and level at N (Wth 11.7m) and sloping significantly at S (Wth 13.3m). The interior is uneven and there is no definite entrance. At E two parallel tumbled, probably later, walls extend E from the inner bank to the outer. This may not be an original feature. A contemporary wall (Wth 2.57m; H 0.23-0.3m) abuts the outer bank at SW and meanders S where it meets another possibly contemporary wall aligned N-S. A drystone-walled enclosure (CL006-037----) adjoins immediately to the E. This is one of a number of fields to NE, E and SE clustered around the concentric enclosure and all are likely to be associated. A small enclosure (CL006-160----) lies 10m to the NW. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-159----_01.jpg From SW. Overall view of site. CL006-159----_02.jpg From NE. View from outer bank of inner enclosed area. CL006-159----_03.jpg From E. Profile of inner bank at N. CL006-159----_04.jpg From NW. Profile of outer bank at SW. CL006-159----_05.jpg From S. Contemporary wall abutting outer bank at SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 18 February 2019

• CL006-160 Enclosure
  Description

  On a S-facing slope in an upland area with Ailwee Hill rising to the W. A subrectangular area (oriented E-W) defined by a low earth and stone bank (at N: Wth 2.7m; ext. H 0.3m; int. H 0.6m; at S: Wth 3.37m; int. H 0.9m; ext. H 0.13m). There is an entrance feature at the NW corner (Wth 1.4m) and an earthfast stone (0.8m x 0.5m) lies just outside. The uneven interior is sunken below outer ground level and may have been disturbed in antiquity. A low raised central area (diam. 4.52m; H 0.5m) gives a slight barrow-like appearance and a rough uneven fosse-like area around it appears to be wetter than surrounding areas. This field and others in the immediate area have been reclaimed and clearance cairns (not recent) are evident. A concentric enclosure (CL006-159----) is 10m to the SE in the adjoining field. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-160----_01.jpg From SE. View of monument with Ailwee Hill in background. CL006-160----_02.jpg From SW. Overview of monument. CL006-160----_03.jpg From NW. View showing entrance feature. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 April 2019

• CL006-211 Enclosure
  Description

  High on the SE slopes of Ailwee Hill and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-104001-). An oval enclosure (c. 50m NE-SW; c.38 m NW-SE) defined by a bank and visible on OSi Aerial Premium ortho photography (2012-2018). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 7 December 2021

• CL006-212 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a prominent terrace on the SE extent of Ailwee Hill commanding the valley below and within a large multiperiod field system (CL005-104001-/CL006-001---*) stretching all over the hill to the NW. A subrectangular cashel (36m NW-SE; 32m NE-SW) with slightly rounder corners defined by a double-faced wall (Wth 1.2m; H up to 1.2m) with a rubble core. There are a number of gaps in the cashel wall but no distinct entrance feature. Some soil cover remains in the S sector. The SE corner is walled off internally and some tumbled walls within suggest the remains of a house (CL006-212001-). A large oval enclosure (CL006-212002-) is attached at SW and a number of attached walls form a field system (CL006-212003-). This monument was reported to the National Monuments Service by Michael Gibbons. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-212----_01.jpg View of cashel from NW with attached enclosure and field system overlooking the valley below (photo: Michael Gibbons). CL006-212----_02.jpg Well defined NW wall showing some gaps (photo: Michael Gibbons). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 June 2021

• CL006-212001 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Within a cashel (CL006-212----) on a prominent terrace on the SE extent of Ailwee Hill commanding the valley below. Some tumbled walls suggest within a walled-off area in the S sector suggest the remains of a house. This monument was reported to the National Monuments Service by Michael Gibbons. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 June 2021

• CL006-212002 Enclosure
  Description

  Attached to the SW wall of a cashel (CL006-212----) on a prominent terrace on the SE extent of Ailwee Hill commanding the valley below. A large suboval enclosure (c. 60m NW-SE; c. 45m NE-SW) defined by a drystone wall. Adjacent walls form a field system (CL006-212003-). This monument was reported to the National Monuments Service by Michael Gibbons. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 June 2021

• CL006-212003 Field system
  Description

  On a prominent terrace on the SE extent of Ailwee Hill commanding the valley below and within a large multiperiod field system (CL005-104001-/CL006-001---*) stretching all over the hill to the NW. A number of field walls extending from a cashel (CL006-212----) and enclosure (CL006-212002-). This monument was reported to the National Monuments Service by Michael Gibbons. The following image has been uploaded: CL006-212003-_01.jpg OSi Aerial Premium orthophoto 2012-2018 Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 June 2021

• CL006-213 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On a terrace on the SE slopes of Ailwee Hill at the base of a steep rock face formed by the stepped limestone pavement. A low subcircular mound of burnt stone (10m x 8m; H 0.8m) between two small walled-off water enclosures. An active spring is located within 5m of the mound. Another fulacht fia (CL006-214----), also fed by a spring, lies c. 25m to the NE. This monument was reported to the National Monuments Service by Michael Gibbons. The following image has been uploaded: CL006-213----_01.jpg View of fulacht fia from SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 June 2021

• CL006-214 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On a terrace on the SE slopes of Ailwee Hill at the base of a steep rock face formed by the stepped limestone pavement and close to a spring. A curving bank of burnt stone (12m x 4m; H 1.3m) with a central hollow facing the hill. It is partially overgrown with bushes and is wedged between two field walls. It is likely to extend under both of them. Another fulacht fia (CL006-213----), also fed by a spring, lies c. 25m to the SW. This monument was reported to the National Monuments Service by Michael Gibbons. The following image has been uploaded: CL006-214----_01.jpg View of fulacht fia from S. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 June 2021

• CL006-215 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On the edge of a high promontory overlooking a valley to the S. A subsquare partially overgrown cashel (c. 28.5m E-W) with rounded corners and slightly curved sides defined by a wall (H up to 1.3m; T 1.2m). Foundations of at least one rectangular building are along the S interior. An enclosure (CL006-215001-) is attached at E and a field wall extends NW from the NW corner. This monument was reported to the National Monuments Service by Michael Gibbons. The following image has been uploaded: CL006-215----_01.jpg View of cashel from N. Cashel at top left. (Photo: Michael Gibbons) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 June 2021

• CL006-215001 Enclosure
  Description

  Attached to the E side of a subsquare cashel (CL006-215----) on the edge of a high promontory overlooking a valley to the S. An suboval enclosure (c. 48m E-W; c. 38m N-S) defined by a stone wall. This was reported to the National Monuments Service by Michael Gibbons. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 June 2021

• CL006-216 Hut site
  Description

  On a shelf of exposed karst on the NE slopes of Ailwee Hill and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-104001-). A subcircular hut site (diam. c. 6m) defined by a stone wall and visible on OSi Aerial Premium orthophotography (2012-2018). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 7 December 2021

Architectural heritage

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

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

At the centre of the townland of Deelin More, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

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 Deelin More.

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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 Deelin More with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare.

Name

Deelin More

Area

2,555,382 m² (255.54 ha, 631.45 acres)

Civil parish

Oughtmama, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Oughtmama, the unit of the census

Census 2022

152 people lived in 59 households in the Oughtmama electoral division. 88% of households owned their home. 36% of homes were built since 2001. 16% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 9% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Aillwee, Boloona, Deelin Beg, Gortaclare, Gortboyheen, Poulaphuca, Poulbaun

Placenames

Deelin More 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.