Kilcorney

7 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kilcorney, from 554 m² to 713,151 m² (71.32 ha, 176.22 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 12 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 Kilcorney 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.

• 25 Aug 2021Conditional

  for development, the development consists of the construction of a dwelling house,, waste water treatment system with percolation area to replace existing mobile home on site and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 21894

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

• CL009-021001 Field system
  Description

  An extensive irregular field system (c. 1.9km E-W; c. 1km N-S) situated on a plateau S of Kilcorney Valley and visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and on OSi Aerial Premium orthophotographs (2012-2018). The area includes many prehistoric and medieval monuments including settlement enclosures (CL009-021025-), a burial cairn (CL009-021020-) with an early medieval cist burial (CL009-021015-) inserted, a ring-cairn (CL009-021008-), a megalithic structure (CL009-021012-), a standing stone (CL009-009-218----), three unclassified cairns (CL009-021006-, CL009-021009- and CL009-021013-), 3 cashels (CL009-018----, CL009-021002- and CL009-021012-) and several enclosures. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 23 November 2021

• CL009-021002 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a rise on a plateau within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). This circular cashel (ext. diam. 30m) is reduced to a stone spread. A townland boundary (H 1.3m) wall overlies it from SW to N. Beneath it the spread is 1.3-1.6m wide and is generally flush with the interior, though in some places it is 0.5m high. From N to E to S the spread is more substantial (Wth at E 4.9m; max. int. H 0.7m; ext. H 0.4-0.7m). An L-shaped souterrain (CL009-021014-) is almost centrally located within the centre of the interior and its shorter arm runs E-W inside/under the spread at S where there is a marked bulge. Outer wall-facing is visible all round. The foundations of the original entrance (Wth 1.3m) are visible at ESE. The N edge is defined by single horizontally laid piece of limestone (L 1.9m; H 0.18m; T 0.23m), while on the S edge three stones (L 2.1m) are visible. Another possible souterrain (CL009-021056-) lay outside the cashel at W (Robinson 1977). An unclassified cairn lies c. 85m to the SSE. (Grant 2010, 46-8) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 19 November 2021

• CL009-021003 Enclosure
  Description

  On a gentle N-facing slope on a plateau, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. A subrectangular enclosure (int. dims. 13.9m E–W; 11.7m N–S) defined by a collapsed moss-covered stone spread (Wth 2.8–4.9m; int. H 0.3–0.5m; ext. H 0.4–0.8m). Outer wall-facing is visible from SW–NNE. No entrance or internal features are visible. A drystone wall (H 1.5m) is built on the line of the enclosure wall from SW–N, and remnants of another drystone wall overlying it survive from SE to S. The outer wall-facing suggests that this may be a cashel but with evidence for prehistoric activity in the area it may be earlier in date. An enclosure (CL009-021049-) lies c. 19m to the SE, two house sites lie c. 42m to the SE (CL009-021045-) and c. 53m to the SSW (CL009-021046-) and there is a hut site c. 38m to the SSE. (Grant 2010, 47) Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 November 20221

• CL009-021004 Enclosure
  Description

  Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). This is a circular enclosure (int. diam. c. 36m) defined by a drystone wall (H 1.2m) built directly on the ground. The interior slopes down severely to E and SE with a natural mound to the W of centre, the top of which is flush with the base of the W wall. At W the wall is built on an old mound wall that probably forms part of an older field system (CL009-021001-). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 February 2016

• CL009-021005 Enclosure
  Description

  Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A ‘small enclosure, fort or habitation site’ was reported at ITM 521807, 699464 in 1994 (pers. comm. T. Coffey, SMR file). On inspection in 1998 no monument was apparent at this precise location. A number of enclosures have been identified in this area. It is unclear to which of them this refers. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 February 2016

• CL009-021006 Fulacht fia
  Description

  This grass-covered mound (17.4m NW-SE; 9.5m NE-SW; max. H 1.4m) appears to have been originally horseshoe-shaped in plan with a central depression and trough opening to the SW. The SW end of both arms were levelled some years ago and the mound appears to have extended a further 6.5m in that direction. A NW-SE running field wall overlies the surviving remains and NE of it the mound is revetted by a line of large boulders. Within the central depression (4.5m NW–SE; c. 3m NE-SW), the rectangular trough (dims. 0.9-1m by 0.7m) is aligned ESE. It is well defined on the W, N and E sides by stones with straight edges but the S side is not clear and is occupied by a jumble of stones. The fill comprised hard clay and stones with no evidence of burning. The mound itself is composed of a mix of very friable small limestones and some larger unburnt stones in a black clay matrix. An enclosure (CL009-021024-) lies c. 20m to the SW. There is a dense concentration of enclosures, houses, hut sites, cairns and associated field boundaries of probable prehistoric date in this area (Grant 2010, 47). Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 November 2021

• CL009-021007 Hut site
  Description

  In rough pasture on a plateau, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). A circular hut site (int. diam. 4.4m) defined by a grass-covered stone wall (Wth 1.4–2m; H 0.3–0.4m). The wall is made of large stones, with a fairly well-defined outer edge, especially at the NW and SE. There is a possible entrance gap (Wth 1m) at E. Two enclosures lie c. 37m to the NNW and c. 23m to the NNE (CL009-021003-) and two house sites lie c. 39m to the NE (CL009-021045-) and c. 22m to the SW (CL009-021046-). (Grant 2010, 47) Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 November 2021

• CL009-021008 Cairn - ring-cairn
  Description

  In rough pasture on a plateau, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). A subcircular ring-cairn (int. dims. 7.55m N–S; 7.1m E–W) defined by a well-preserved, grass-covered, flat-topped bank (Wth at top 1.25–1.9m; H 0.3–0.5m), which is lined internally and externally with kerbstones (L c. 0.6–0.8; max. H 0.4m; T 0.2m). The kerbstones are generally larger externally between S and W (L 1.5–1.7m). A gap (Wth 2m) at SE is partially filled with field-clearance stones. Within the interior a cairn (dims. 6m N-S; 4.1m E-W; H 0.3-0.5m) is located slightly off-centre at N. Its centre is slightly dipped (diam. 1.5m; D 0.2-0.3m). A drain or gryke is visible outside the bank at N. An unclassified cairn (CL009-021009-) lies c. 55m to the NE. (Grant 2010, 47) The following images have been uploaded: CL009-021008- from S.jpg CL009-021008- S part of ring-cairn from E.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 November 2021

• CL009-021009 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a rise on a plateau, with wide views from W to SSE, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). This small grass-covered cairn (5.5m N–S; 5m E–W; H 0.8–1m) is a prominent feature of the area. Numerous monuments are visible in its vicinity, including a ring-cairn (CL009-021008-) c. 55m to the SW, an enclosure (CL009-021010-) c. 60m to the E and a house site (CL009-021007-) c. 98m to the WNW. (Grant 2010, 47) Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 November 2021

• CL009-021010 Enclosure
  Description

  In a dip in a plateau, with higher ground to the E, S and W, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). Marked on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. A suboval enclosure (int. dims. c. 22m WNW–ESE; c. 17m NNE–ESE) defined by a grass-covered stone spread (Wth 3–3.8m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.4–0.8m). A later drystone wall (H 1–1.4m) has been built on top of it; the latter has collapsed and has largely been removed at NE. A modern farm track skirts the W side of the monument. A cairn (CL009-021009-) lies c. 60m to the W and there is a ring-cairn (CL009-021008-) c. 115m to the WSW. (Grant 2010, 47) Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 November 2021

• CL009-021011 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On level ground at the N edge of a plateau and within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-), with land falling away to the N into an E–W ravine. Depicted as a field boundary curving from SW through N to SE on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map; a sheepfold is shown against the inner wall-face at NW on the 25-inch plan. This circular cashel (ext. diam. 27.8m) is defined by a grass-covered stone spread (Wth 1.8–2.3m). One or two courses of the horizontally laid stones of the outer wall-face (H 0.2-0.6m) are visible all around; the inner face is flush with the interior. A later drystone wall (H 1-1.6m) has been built on the line of outer wall-face. An enclosure (CL009-021048-) lies immediately to the SW and there is another one (CL009-021004-) c. 84m to the SSW. (Grant 2010, 47) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 17 November 2021

• CL009-021012 Megalithic tomb - unclassified
  Description

  On a gentle S-facing slope of a plateau, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-), with good views from NE to SW. This monument appears to be the remains of a very poorly preserved unclassified megalithic tomb. A possible chamber is defined by two upright slabs on its N side with two prostrate slabs to the S. The chamber is aligned NE-SW. It occupies the NE end of an associated cairn (11.3m NE-SW; 7.4m NW-SE) that was probably originally circular or oval-shaped in plan. The cairn survives from S to W to N but there is little or no trace of it from N to E, and particularly so from E to S. It is retained by a distinctive double kerb (Wth 1.2m; H 0.8-0.9m). The inner kerb is partly defined by very large kerbstones (H 1.2-1.4m) set upright and rising above general height of the kerb itself. On the outer kerb, horizontally laid stones, two courses high, are visible at SW. Some of the cairn material has spilled outside the kerb. A possible cist (CL009-0021059-) is visible to the S of the chamber and to its SW there is a possible stone circle (CL009-021060-). Both of these features suggest that the megalithic tomb was subsequently reused. The following image was uploaded: CL009-021012- from SW.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 2 December 2021

• CL009-021013 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In a prominent, highly visible location on a N-facing slope at the N edge of a plateau, with land falling away steeply into a ravine c. 45m to the N and c. 42m to the E, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). A small flat-topped, grassed-over, circular cairn (diam. at base 4m; diam. at top 1.8–2m; H 0.3–0.5m). There is a dense concentration of enclosures, houses, hut sites, cairns and associated field boundaries in this area, dating from prehistoric to post-medieval periods (Grant 2010, 47). An enclosure (CL009-021022-) lies c. 143m to the WSW. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-021013-_01.jpg View of cairn from W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 3 November 2021

• CL009-021014 Souterrain
  Description

  Almost centrally located within the S half of the interior of a cashel (CL009-021002-). This souterrain (overall L 15.3m) is L-shaped in plan. The long arm (L 12.6m) of the passage runs N-S and the smaller arm (L 4.8m) extends off its S end and turns W. The N and S ends the long arm are unroofed but where the passage survives intact (L 4.8m; Wth 1.7m; H 1.42m) the side-walls are constructed of large blocks (L up to 1.4m; H up to 0.35m), particularly on the W side. It is unclear whether the blocks are fractured bedrock but bedrock is visible at the base of the E wall and the S end of this wall is rock-cut. The upper course of the side-walls corbels inwards and supports the roof lintels, which were probably originally flush with the level of the interior of the cashel. Loose stones are piled on top of them. The N and S ends of this roofed section were blocked with drystone walls; the S blockage is intact, the N one has collapsed. The short arm of the souterrain extends off the S end of the W wall of the longer one at a right angle and runs to the W to what appears to be its original end. Four roof lintels survive intact, two at either end. The passage (Wth 2.1m) is almost completely filled with rubble. Its S side is only 1m to the N of the outer wall-face of the cashel, so it appears that much, if not all, of this section was under the cashel wall. Robinson (1977) recorded another souterrain (CL009-021056-) outside the cashel at W. The following images have been uploaded: CL009-021014- from NW.jpg CL009-021014- from N.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 18 November 2021

• CL009-021015 Cist
  Description

  The following account of the excavation at this monument has been published by Grant (2006): 'A small cairn at Kilcorney which is part of an archaeological complex was partly destroyed by machinery in the recent past during the construction of a farm track. This particular site had not previously been identified as an individual monument. A cist grave was visible, with skeletal material surviving within it. This discovery was reported to Duchas, at which time it was decided that excavation should take place within the area of disturbance. The cairn is roughly circular, being 9m by 8m. It is constructed of limestone which is local to the area and would typically be considered of prehistoric origin. The disturbed cist was located in the south-western quadrant of the cairn. It is a long cist, consistent with a Romano-British type noted in Ireland since the 4th century AD (Betty O'Brien, pers. comm.). The cist contained a fully extended female skeleton. The teeth indicate that it is a young adult female. Bones from a young infant were also found within the cist, though these had been scattered, most likely through rodent activity. The adult skeleton was orientated east-west, with the head facing west, in typical Early Christian form. The disturbance to the cairn on the north of the cist was also investigated. A small number of prehistoric chert lithics were recovered from this area, along with a faceted quartz artefact. This material at best points to pre-cairn activity, possibly of Bronze Age origin. It is obvious that the cist is a late intrusion into this monument. A second long cist was located on the north side of the cairn. There is evidence for a third cist in the central area of the cairn. This is most likely the primary burial and appears to be of a type consistent with prehistoric cist burials.' Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 29 May 2014

• CL009-021016 Enclosure
  Description

  In a shallow depression on a N-facing slope at the edge of a plateau, in a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-), with an E–W ravine c. 115m to the N. An oval sunken area (int. dims. 10.6m NW–SE; 9.3m NE–SW; ext. dims. 13m NE–SW; 12.1m NW–SE) defined by a scarp (Wth 0.5–3m; H 0.3–0.4m). An outer bank (Wth 2m; int. H 0.3m; ext. H 0.4m) is traceable at the top of the scarp from WNW to ENE; elsewhere the bank is very ephemeral (max. H 0.1m). A later drystone field boundary has been built at the top of the scarp at the S. The S part of the interior is higher due to an E–W step (H 0.3m; Wth 0.5m) in the bedrock. A grass-covered field bank extends E from the E side of the enclosure to the perimeter of a hut site (CL009-021017-) c. 19m to the E. There is a dense concentration of enclosures, houses, hut sites, cairns and associated field boundaries in this area, dating from prehistoric to post-medieval periods (Grant 2010, 47). An enclosure (CL009-021025-) lies c. 75m to the SSE; within it are a prehistoric house (CL009-021021-) , a second possible house site (CL009-021032-) and a burial cairn (CL009-021020-). Other enclosures lie c. 77m to the NNW (CL009-021005-) and c. 107m to the WNW (CL009-234----). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 3 November 2021

• CL009-021017 Hut site
  Description

  In a shallow depression on a N-facing slope at the edge of a plateau, in a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-), with an E–W ravine c. 115m to the N. A subcircular area (int. dims. 8.4m E–W; 7.8m N–S; ext. dims. 12.4m N–S; 11.5m E–W) defined by a double-faced wall which is only visible at the W (Wth 1.2m) and elsewhere by a bank (Wth 2–2.3m; int. H 0.4–0.6m; avg. ext. H 0.4m; ext. H at N 0.8m) in which occasional facing-stones can be seen. The entrance is not traceable. A grass-covered field bank extends W from the NW side of the hut site to the perimeter of an enclosure (CL009-021016-) c. 19m to the W. Other field banks radiate out from this hut site at the E and SW, forming part of a large multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). Among the numerous enclosures, houses, hut sites and cairns in this vicinity dating from prehistoric to post-medieval periods (Grant 2010, 47) there is an enclosure (CL009-021025-) c. 65m to the S; within it are a prehistoric house (CL009-021021-), a second possible house (CL009-021035-) and burial cairn (CL009-021020-). Another enclosure lies c. 88m to the NW (CL009-021005-). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 3 November 2021

• CL009-021018 Enclosure
  Description

  On a N-facing promontory at the N edge of a plateau, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-), with land falling steeply into a ravine c. 35m to the E, c. 70m to the W and c. 145m to the N. Indicated on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. A well-preserved subrectangular area (c. 30–40m NNE–SSW; c. 28–35m WNW–ESE) defined by a drystone wall (Wth c. 0.5m; H 1.1–1.5m), with a souterrain (CL009-021019-) in the NW centre. The enclosure wall is poorly preserved at the S (H 0.6m) and sturdiest at the W where there is a footing of horizontally laid stones. Abutting the wall interior there is a band (Wth generally c. 1m; Wth at W 2m) of grass-covered collapsed stones. A later drystone cell (5.5m WNW–ESE; 4m NNE–SSW) is built in the NE corner of the enclosure. This is labelled ‘sheepfold’ on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 3 November 2021

• CL009-021019 Souterrain
  Description

  Situated in the NW centre of a stone-walled enclosure (CL009-021018-). A N–S souterrain with its entrance (Wth 0.5m; open H 0.2m) at the N. The lintel is 0.15m thick. The souterrain was inaccessible during a field visit (2007) but was subsequently entered by Bowmer (2019, 70, 72, Pl. 12), who recorded the passage as at least 2m long with ‘natural weathered gryke walls’, and the floor covered by boulders, animal bones and modern waste. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 3 November 2021

• CL009-021020 Cairn - burial cairn
  Description

  The following account of the excavation at this monument has been published by Grant (2006): 'A small cairn at Kilcorney which is part of an archaeological complex was partly destroyed by machinery in the recent past during the construction of a farm track. This particular site had not previously been identified as an individual monument. A cist grave was visible, with skeletal material surviving within it. This discovery was reported to Duchas, at which time it was decided that excavation should take place within the area of disturbance. The cairn is roughly circular, being 9m by 8m. It is constructed of limestone which is local to the area and would typically be considered of prehistoric origin. The disturbed cist was located in the south-western quadrant of the cairn. It is a long cist, consistent with a Romano-British type noted in Ireland since the 4th century AD (Betty O'Brien, pers. comm.). The cist contained a fully extended female skeleton. The teeth indicate that it is a young adult female. Bones from a young infant were also found within the cist, though these had been scattered, most likely through rodent activity. The adult skeleton was orientated east-west, with the head facing west, in typical Early Christian form. The disturbance to the cairn on the north of the cist was also investigated. A small number of prehistoric chert lithics were recovered from this area, along with a faceted quartz artefact. This material at best points to pre-cairn activity, possibly of Bronze Age origin. It is obvious that the cist is a late intrusion into this monument. A second long cist was located on the north side of the cairn. There is evidence for a third cist in the central area of the cairn. This is most likely the primary burial and appears to be of a type consistent with prehistoric cist burials.' Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 29 May 2014

• CL009-021021 House - prehistoric
  Description

  The following report of the excavation undertaken at this monument has been published by Grant (2012): 'This was a small-scale exploratory excavation undertaken for research purposes. The remains of a stone structure lie adjacent to a cairn and within an enclosure. The enclosure is located on the limestone plateau south of Kilcorney valley on the Burren in Co. Clare, and is part of a wider settlement area being investigated as part of the Kilcorney Archaeological Project (Grant 2010). The enclosure is currently undated but has features comparable to prehistoric settlement enclosures found elsewhere on the Burren (Jones 2004). The stone structure was identified as the remains of a possible house site relating to use of the enclosure. The excavation in 2009 had three main aims. The first was to identify and record the structural components of the feature, the second was to retrieve evidence of a date for the structure, and the third was to assess a possible relationship to prehistoric activity identified during excavation by the writer at the adjacent cairn (Excavations 2003, AD11, 02E1711 ext.) [see CL009-021020-]. A cutting of 1m square was excavated on the interior of the stone feature. The stone feature consisted of an upright flagstone set on its long edge and formed the exterior face of the feature. On the interior were a series of smaller packing stones and a possible posthole. A preliminary interpretation is that this is a stone foundation feature that probably supported a timber superstructure. The small-scale nature of the excavation did not allow for a classification of the built structure. Material evidence was recovered in the form of a small number of lithics and animal bone. The lithics consist mainly of chert pieces, including debitage. Identifiable pieces, including a worked flake and scrapers, are consistent with Early Bronze Age bi-polar technology (M. O’Hare, pers. comm.). Early Bronze Age lithics (M. O’Hare, pers. comm.) were also recovered during excavation of the adjacent cairn in 2003, indicating a probable link between these two areas of activity.' Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 7 June 2014

• CL009-021022 Enclosure
  Description

  On a gentle N-facing slope on a plateau, with the slope increasing immediately to the N, within a larger subrectangular enclosure (CL009-021034-) and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). A subcircular area (int. dims. 21.5m E–W; 20.5m N–S; ext. dims. c. 17.4m N–S; 16.5m E–W) defined by a bank (Wth 2–2.6m; int. H 0.5–1.1m- ext. H 0.2–0.4m) which survives SE–NW; elsewhere a later field boundary overlies the perimeter. In the interior there are two walls, each a simple line of boulders (Wth c. 0.6m; H c. 0.3m): one wall (L c. 8m) extends SE from near the centre to the perimeter, and the other wall (L c. 13m) abuts the S side of the first, and curves across the enclosure to the SW. A house site (CL009-021035-) has been identified in the interior. Among the numerous enclosures, houses, hut sites and cairns in this vicinity, dating from prehistoric to post-medieval periods (Grant 2010, 47), there is an enclosure (CL009-021025-) c. 75m to the NW; within it are a prehistoric house (CL009-021021-) and burial cairn (CL009-021020-). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 16 November 2021

• CL009-021023 Hut site
  Description

  On a gentle S-facing slope in a plateau, in rough pasture in a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). An oval area (int. dims. 5.1m N–S; 3.7m E–W; ext. dims. 7.9m N–S; 7.2m E–W) defined by a grass-covered stone bank (Wth 1.6–1.9m; int. H 0.3–0.5m; ext. H 0.3–0.5m). Three small enclosures (CL009-021052-, CL009-021053- and CL009-021054-) lie c. 35m to the NW and W and a cairn (CL009-021051-) is c. 45m to the NW. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-021023-_01.jpg View from S Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 November 2021

• CL009-021024 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021025 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021026 Enclosure
  Description

  On a N-facing slope on a plateau within a multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). A subcircular slab-walled enclosure (c. 56m N-S; c. 65m E-W) defined by a collapsed wall and partially overgrown with scrub. Identified by Christine Grant. There are numerous enclosures, houses, hut sites and cairns in this vicinity dating from prehistoric to post-medieval periods (Grant 2010, 47). (This site is identified as KY7 on a Kilcorney Study Area plan, C. Grant, pers. comm. 2021). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 10 November 2025

• CL009-021027 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021028 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021029 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021030 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021031 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021032 House - indeterminate date
  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.

• CL009-021033 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021034 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021035 House - indeterminate date
  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.

• CL009-021036 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021037 House - indeterminate date
  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.

• CL009-021038 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021039 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021040 House - indeterminate date
  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.

• CL009-021041 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021042 House - indeterminate date
  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.

• CL009-021043 House - indeterminate date
  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.

• CL009-021044 House - indeterminate date
  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.

• CL009-021045 House - indeterminate date
  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.

• CL009-021046 House - indeterminate date
  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.

• CL009-021047 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021048 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021049 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021050 Cairn - 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.

• CL009-021051 Cairn - 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.

• CL009-021052 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021053 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021054 Enclosure
  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.

• CL009-021055 Enclosure
  Description

  On a S-facing slope within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-021001-). An irregular enclosure (c. 18m N-S; c. 13m E-W) defined by a grassed-over stone wall and visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013). Noted by Conn Herriott. Three enclosures (CL009-021052-, CL009-021053- and CL009-021054-) lie c. 100m to the SW and two cairns (CL009-021050- and CL009-021051-) lie c. 50m to the NW and c. 75m to the W respectively. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 23 November 2021

• CL009-021057 Enclosure
  Description

  On a plateau of exposed and grassed-over karst in the Burren, within an extensive field system (CL009-021001-). Indicated on the OSi Cassini mapping and visible on OSi Digitalglobe (2011-2013) aerial imagery. This roughly square enclosure (c. 13m N-S; c. 12m E-W) is defined by a stone wall. The N side may be incorporated into a field boundary. A possible annexe or small field extends off it at NW. A rough trackway runs outside it to the S. Noted by Conn Herriott. A similar enclosure lies c. 163m to the SE and another enclosure (CL009-021058-) lies c. 60m to the E. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 December 2021

• CL009-021058 Enclosure
  Description

  On a plateau of exposed and grassed-over karst in the Burren, within an extensive field system (CL009-021001-). Visible on OSi Digitalglobe (CL2011-2013) as a roughly square enclosure (c. 13m N-S; c. 12m E-W) defined by a stone wall. Another similar enclosure (CL009-021057-) lies c. 163m to the NW; an enclosure (CL009-021004-) lies c. 22m to the SW. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 December 2021

• CL009-021059 Cist
  Description

  Within a cairn associated with a possible unclassified megalithic tomb (CL009-021012-). To the S of the possible chamber of the tomb, there is a cist-like feature (c. 0.6m NW-SE; x 0.55m NE-SW), which is defined by three stones (max. H 0.75m), all in situ. Some of the stones are pointed – an unusual feature for a cist. A possible stone circle (CL009-021060-) is visible to the SW of the chamber. Both features suggest that the tomb was subsequently reused. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Edited by: Olive Alcock Date of revised upload: 6 January 2022

• CL009-021060 Stone circle
  Description

  Within the SW end of a cairn associated with a possible unclassified megalithic tomb (CL009-021012-). A circle of seven upright stones (H c. 0.4m) encloses a small fairly level area (c. 2.5m NW–SE; c. 2m NE–SW). In the centre of this space a large roughly rectangular slab (1.3m NW–SE; NE–SW 0.95m) lies flat. A possible cist (CL009-021059-) lies to the S of the chamber of the tomb. Both of these features suggest that the possible tomb was subsequently reused. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Edited by: Olive Alcock Date of revised upload: 6 January 2022

• CL009-025 Mound
  Description

  On level ground in pasture, near the W end of the Kilcorney Valley, with higher ground all around but views from N to E. Depicted as a small hachured mound on the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map with roughly NE-SW running field boundary clipping it at NW. A low grass-covered roughly circular flat-topped earthen mound (dims. of base 15.4m NW–SE; 14.3m NE–SW; H c. 1.6–2.6m) with a slightly raised edge around the top of it (diam. of top 6.2m); the latter is most prominent at NE and SW and there are gaps (Wth 1.55m) at N and SSE. It was possibly damaged at NW by the earthen bank shown on the 1920 mapping as it is lowest here (H 0.8m). While it appears to be mostly composed of clay, some stone is also visible in its make-up. (Robinson 1977) The following image has been uploaded: CL009-025---- from S.jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 December 2021

• CL009-028001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  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.

• CL009-029001 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  At the base of a SE-facing slope on the floor of Kilcorney Valley, in a craggy area covered with trees on the edge of extensively reclaimed pasture. Named ‘Tobernanangel’ on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map and recorded as 'Tobar na n-Aingeal' in the Ordnance Survey Letters (1839) (Comber 1997, 76). A field visit in 1998 recorded a silted-up spring (L 1.6m; Wth 0.8m) in a natural bedrock fracture with no sign of veneration. An ecclesiastical enclosure (CL009-028001-), church (CL009-028002-), graveyard (CL009-028003-) and font (CL009-028004-) are located c. 130m to the NW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Conn Herriott and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 4 January 2022

• CL009-234 Enclosure
  Description

  On a N-facing slope at the N extent of a karst plateau and within an extensive field system (CL009-021001-). A circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m) defined by a stone wall and within a larger enclosure (CL009-234002-) visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi orthophotography (MapGenie 2013-2018). Remains of a possible house (CL009-234001-) lie inside the S perimeter. Many contiguous settlement enclosures occupy the N slopes of the plateau immediately to the SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 March 2023

• CL009-234001 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Within an enclosure (CL009-234----). The possible remains of a house (c. 8m E-W; c. 4.4m N-S) lie inside the S perimeter, defined by a low stone wall at N and by the perimeter itself at S. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 March 2023

• CL009-234002 Enclosure
  Description

  On a N-facing slope at the N extent of a karst plateau and within an extensive field system (CL009-021001-). A large enclosure (c. 94m E-W; c. 82m N-S) defined by a curving grass-covered wall from SE to NW visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi orthophotography (MapGenie 2013-2018), elsewhere defined by irregular field boundaries. An enclosure (CL009-234----) and house site (CL009-234001-) are centrally placed within. A later field boundary crosses over the S arc. Many contiguous settlement enclosures occupy the N slopes of the plateau immediately to the SE. 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 Kilcorney.

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 Kilcorney, 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 Kilcorney.

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

Name

Kilcorney · Cill Choirne

Area

1,005,149 m² (100.51 ha, 248.38 acres)

Civil parish

Kilcorney, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Noughaval, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Ballymurphy, Cragnarooan, Kilcorney Glebe, Lisnanroum, Lissylisheen, Magheraweeleen, Poulanine, Poulnaskagh

Placenames

Kilcorney 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.