Lislarheenmore

18 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Lislarheenmore, from 6,555 m² (0.66 ha, 1.62 acres) to 400,556 m² (40.06 ha, 98.98 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 13 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Lislarheenmore 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.

No planning application touches the townland of Lislarheenmore in the national file, which goes back to 2010.

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

Recorded monuments

• CL005-006001 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on the W shoulder of a rocky ridge. Listed as ‘Rectangular enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and RMP (1996). Indicated on the 1940 OS 6-inch map as a rectangular area (c. 28m NE-SW; c. 20m NW-SE). On inspection in 1999 this was found to be a subrectangular area defined by a stone wall of modern construction. The interior and parts of the perimeter are heavily overgrown. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 18 January 2016

• CL005-006003 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on the W shoulder of a ridge in rough, rocky grazing and within an extensive field system (CL005-014001-) stretching from Formoyle at N, across Faunarooska to Lislarheen Beg at S. A subcircular enclosure (10.5m N-S; 10m E-W) defined by a low bank (H 0.45m; Wth 1.7m) with remnants of inner facing from SE to S. An oval enclosure (CL005-006002-) is located c. 80m to the NNE on a kink in the boundary with Derrynavahagh townland. Adjacent walls c. 20m to the NW and c. 25m to the NE, visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and OSi Aerial Premium (2013-2018), appear to be slab walls of antiquity. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 September 2021

• CL005-014013 Hut site
  Description

  In rough pasture c. 75m SSW of a cashel (CL005-010----), both of which lie within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). Visible on GoogleEarth aerial imagery (25-4-2021) as a subcircular area (c. 8m N-S; c. 7m E-W) defined by a stone wall. The following item has been uploaded: snip from GoogleEarth aerial imagery dated 25-4-2021 on which this possible hut site is visible. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 27 July 2022

• CL005-065 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a short, low, level spur projecting NE into the Caher valley and surrounded by reclaimed pastureland except between E and S which is still rough grazing and outcropping rock, within a multiperiod field system (CL005-016001-). Hachured on the 1840 OS 6-inch map and indicated on the 1916 ed. Listed as an ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A very poorly preserved circular cashel (int. dims. 23.9m E-W; 22.8m N-S) defined by a grass-covered stone spread (Wth 2.1-3.3m; int. H 0.4-0.7m) with intermittent outer-facing stones from N to WNW and an entrance gap (Wth 1.6m) at E, with two thin slabs (max. H 1.3m) lining its southern side. A souterrain (CL005-065002-) and a collapsed structure (CL005-065003-) are located in the SW sector. Another cashel (CL005-066----) - Lislarheen Caher – is located c. 220m to the ENE. The following image has been uploaded: CL005-065----_01.jpg View of entrance from W Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 27 September 2022

• CL005-065002 Souterrain
  Description

  In the SW sector of a cashel (CL005-065----). A single-chambered souterrain aligned N-S (L 6.5m; Wth 1.3m; H 1.1-1.3m) which can be entered from the N and appears to end at the inner face of the cashel wall. Its course is easily traceable from lintels which project through the thin sod cover. The remains of a building (CL005-065003-) lie close to its entrance and may have concealed it. The following image has been uploaded: CL005-065002-_01.jpg View of entrance from NNW Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 27 September 2022

• CL005-065003 Building
  Description

  In the centre of a poorly preserved cashel (CL005-065----). The foundations of a building (6m E-W; 5m N-S) defined by an area of grassed-over collapsed stones with occasional facing stones at N and E. The building is close to a souterrain (CL005-065002-) and may originally have concealed its entrance. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 27 September 2022

• CL005-066 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a gentle downslope near the E foot of the Caher valley surrounded by rough grazing with some improved pasture to the W, within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). Hachured and named ‘Lislarheen Caher’ on the 1840 and 1916 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as an ‘enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A poorly preserved oval cashel (ext. dims. 30.4m E-W; 27.5m N-S) defined by a grass-covered stone spread (Wth 0.8-3.1m; ext. H 0.3-0.6m; int. H 0-0.5m) with intermittently visible outer facing-stones and no obviously discernible entrance. A small N-S road, flanked by low stone walls, cuts through the E side and several clearance cairns fill the interior. Another late wall runs on the line of the enclosure at N and a small rectangular hut abuts the outer face at ESE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 September 2022

• CL005-067 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a narrow N-S terrace in the E side of the Caher valley with rising ground immediately to E and a steep fall to W, within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). Indicated on the 1840 and 1916 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as an ‘enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A large poorly preserved oval cashel (int. dims. 42m N-S; 38m E-W) defined by a grassed-over stone spread (Wth 2.3-3.5m; H 0.2-0.5m) with surviving outer facing-stones and an original entrance gap (Wth 1m) at NNE. The entrance is flanked on its SE side by a large flag stone (L 1.2m; H 0.6m; T 0.18m) laid transversely across the wall line and to the NW by four horizontally coursed flags. The foundations of a large rectangular building (CL005-067002-) lie in the centre and to the E of this a short right-angled length of grassed over stone spread may be the remains of a second internal building. A modern wall runs along on top of the outer facing and a second entrance gap (Wth 0.6m) at S appears to be a modern. An animal pen abuts the later wall running on the line of the cashel at N. Another enclosure (CL005-255----) is located c. 30m to the SSE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 September 2022

• CL005-067002 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  At the centre of a cashel (CL005-067----). A large N-S orientated rectangular building (L 10m; Wth 8m) defined by a grassed-over stony bank (Wth 3m; H 0.4-1m) with two gaps, one at SW (Wth 1m) and at the other at SE (0.6m) possibly representing entrances. To the E, a short right-angled length of grassed-over stone spread may be the remains of a second internal building. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 September 2022

• CL005-069 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On the E-facing slope of a large ridge over-looking a valley, in a large multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). Hachured on the 1916 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Earthwork’ in the RMP (1996). A moderately well-preserved roughly circular cashel (19.2m NW-SE; 17m NE-SW) defined by a collapsed stone wall (Wth 1.6m; max. H 1.1m) from SSW to NW and elsewhere by a grassed-over bank of collapsed stone. Outer-wall facing is evident from SSW to NW and inner facing (max. H 0.8m) is evident at NW and SE. There is no clear trace of an entrance, and the interior is featureless. A larger enclosure (CL005-254----) is located c. 30m to the N. The following image has been uploaded: CL005-069----_01.jpg View from SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 11 October 2022

• CL005-070 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On the E-facing slopes of a ridge with views from S to NW, within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). Hachured on the 1916 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. A moderately well-preserved, small, roughly circular cashel (13.6m E-W; 13m N-S) defined by a wall (Wth 1-1.6m; max. H 1m) with intermittently surviving inner and outer facing-stones, and narrow flags set on their end used in the construction. Some low foundations in the SE quadrant may be contemporary. Enclosures are located c. 180m to the W (CL005-261----) and 160m to the E (CL005-258----). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 11 October 2022

• CL005-071 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a very gentle W-facing slope in rough pasture, within a multiperiod field system CL005-014001-. Hachured on the 1842 and 1916 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A poorly preserved oval cashel (int. dims 19m E-W; 16m N-S) defined by a stone spread (Wth 2-4m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.6-0.9m). A later and now disused pen abuts the NE side. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 11 October 2022

• CL005-072 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  At the W edge of a level terrace under rough pasture, in a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). Indicated on the 1842 and 1916 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A poorly preserved roughly circular cashel (int. dims. 16m E-W; 15m N-S; ext. dims. 20.9m E-W; 20.1m N-S) defined by an internally and externally faced wall (Wth 2-2.5m; int. H 0.2-0.4m; ext. H 0.3-1.1m). The interior is filled with grassed-over collapsed stone that may conceal the foundations of structures. A later wall (H c. 0.9m) runs on the outer face from NE to SE and a square enclosure (CL005-268----) lies c. 40m to the E. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 11 October 2022

• CL005-073 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On an elevated ridge of rough grazing with higher ground to the E covered in peat. Within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). Hachured and named ‘Lislarheenmore’ on the 1842 and 1916 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A roughly circular rath (overall dims. 37.5m NE-SW; 34.4m NW-SE) defined by a bank of earth and stone along SW (Wth 3.6m; int. H 0.7m) and by a scarp (H 0.8-1.2m) elsewhere. A fosse (Wth 2-3.4m), marked by rushes, encircles the rath throughout. Gaps at NE and SE may be modern cattle gaps or original entrances. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 11 October 2022

• CL005-254 Enclosure
  Description

  On a W-facing slope on the ridge forming the E side of the Caher River valley and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). A subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 35m) defined by a bank and visible on Ordnance Survey ortho photography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-255 Enclosure
  Description

  On a NW-facing slope overlooking the head of the Caher River valley. A subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 30m) defined by a stone wall possibly sitting on earlier foundations. A cashel (CL005-067----) lies 30m to the NW. Visible on Digital Globe (2011-13). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-256 Enclosure
  Description

  In a hollow on a NW-facing slope overlooking the head of the Caher River valley within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). A square enclosure (c. 12m NE-SW) defined by a grassed-over stone wall visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-257 Enclosure
  Description

  On the W slopes of a ridge overlooking the head of the Caher River valley within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). A D-shaped enclosure (c. 53m E-W; c. 50m N-S) with straight S side defined by a stone wall that appears to sit on older wider foundations. Visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe. Possible house foundations (CL005-257001-) are visible in the interior towards the S and hut sites (CL005-257002-, CL005-257003- and CL005-257004-) abut the exterior at N, NE and SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-257001 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Within an enclosure (CL005-257----) on the W slopes of a ridge overlooking the head of the Caher River valley and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). A rectangular house site (L c. 8m) visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-257002 Hut site
  Description

  Abutting the N exterior of an enclosure (CL005-257----) on the W slopes of a ridge overlooking the head of the Caher River valley and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). A circular hut site (diam. c. 3m) visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-257003 Hut site
  Description

  Abutting the NE exterior of an enclosure (CL005-257----) on the W slopes of a ridge overlooking the head of the Caher River valley and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). A circular hut site (diam. c. 7m) visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-257004 Hut site
  Description

  Abutting the SE exterior of an enclosure (CL005-257----) on the W slopes of a ridge overlooking the head of the Caher River valley and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). A trapezoidal-shaped hut site (c. 6m N-S; c. 13m E-W at wider S end) visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-258 Enclosure
  Description

  On the W-facing slope of a ridge overlooking the Caher River valley and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). An oval enclosure (c. 100m NNE-SSW; c. 58m WNW-ESE) defined by a grassed-over wall and divided S of centre by an E-W wall visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe. A hut site (CL005-259----) lies in the NW quadrant of the interior. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-259 Hut site
  Description

  Within an enclosure (CL005-258----) on the W-facing slope of a ridge overlooking the Caher River valley and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). A subcircular hut site (diam c. 5m) defined by a grassed-over wall visible on Ordnance Survey orthophotography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 May 2021

• CL005-261 Enclosure
  Description

  On a W-facing slope on the E side of the Caher River valley and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). An oval enclosure (c. 16m NW-SE; c. 12m NE-SW) defined by a partially grassed-over stone wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) orthophotographs. A mound wall appears to extend NW from the perimeter at W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL005-268 Enclosure
  Description

  On a gentle-W-facing slope overlooking the Caher River valley within an extensive field system (CL005-014001-). A square enclosure (diam. c. 26m) defined by the grassed-over remains of a stone wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi Aerial Premium orthophotography (2012-2018). A circular cashel (CL005-072----) lies c. 40m to the W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 21 December 2021

• CL005-295 Enclosure
  Description

  On a gentle W-facing slope on the E side of the Caher valley and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-014001-). Indicated on the 1916 OS 6-inch map and noted on Digital Globe by Ros Ó Maoldúin. A subcircular enclosure (c. 40m N-S; c. 37m E-W) defined by a grassed-over stone wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 28 September 2022

Architectural heritage

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

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 Lislarheenmore, 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 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 Lislarheenmore.

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

Name

Lislarheenmore

Area

2,044,243 m² (204.42 ha, 505.14 acres)

Civil parish

Rathborney, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Mount Elva, the unit of the census

Census 2022

91 people lived in 37 households in the Mount Elva electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 14% of homes were built since 2001. 18% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 15% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Caherbullog, Cahermacun, Cullaun, Derrynavahagh, Faunarooska, Gragan West, Lisheeneagh, Lislarheenbeg, Lismorahaun, Poulacapple

Placenames

Lislarheenmore 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.