Pullagh

12 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Pullagh, from 1,865 m² to 657,790 m² (65.78 ha, 162.54 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 9 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

No zone of a development plan covers Pullagh 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 Pullagh 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: East Burren Complex SAC 001926
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: East Burren Complex 001926

Recorded monuments

• CL006-047001 Enclosure
  Description

  On improved pasture on the narrow level crest of a low partially reclaimed E–W ridge flanked to W by a steeply rising rock-strewn hazel-covered hillside and rough rock and hazel scrub to the ENE. There is more improved pasture to the N and S. Hachured on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps as the W of two potentially conjoined enclosures (CL006-047001- and CL006-047003-). Listed as ‘Enclosure – conjoined’ in the SMR (1992) and RMP (1996). Not visible at ground level. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 27 July 2021

• CL006-047003 Enclosure
  Description

  On improved pasture on the narrow level crest of a low partially reclaimed E–W ridge flanked to W by a steeply rising rock-strewn hazel-covered hillside and rough rock and hazel scrub to the ENE. There is more improved pasture to the N and S. Hachured on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps as the E of two potentially conjoined enclosures (CL006-047001- and CL006-047003-). Listed as ‘Enclosure – conjoined’ in the SMR (1992) and RMP (1996). Not visible at ground level. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 27 July 2021

• CL006-048 Souterrain
  Description

  At the S foot of low cliff (H 4m) at the N end of a narrow terrace (Wth c. 100m) of outcropping rock and rough grazing, at the S end of the Slievecarran Plateau. A well-preserved souterrain (L 4.5m N–S; av. Wth 1.1m; H 1.3m) built into a low, artificially raised and retained platform (CL006-048002-), incorporating a small fissure or cave in the cliff-face at its N end. It is drystone built with a corbelled upper course supporting large roof lintels. Its S end is rounded, and a displaced capstone here allows access which can also be gained at the opposite N end through the natural cave. The cave (L 2.6m N–S; Wth 1.4m) is almost triangular in profile with side walls that taper to meet almost at a point at roof level. A large limestone block is set at N end of the souterrain chamber at the point where it meets the cave, acting like a sillstone or step between the cave and souterrain. Collapsed stone on the floor of the cave obscures the N side of this stone. A cashel (CL006-135001-) and circular hut site (CL006-135002-) lie c. 100m to SSW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 27 July 2021

• CL006-048002 Enclosure
  Description

  At the S foot of low cliff (H 4m) at N end of narrow terrace (Wth c. 100m) of outcropping rock and rough grazing, at the S end of the Slievecarran Plateau. A low artificially raised and retained platform (H 1.2m over S) into which a well-preserved souterrain (CL006-048001-) is built. The platform is retained along its S face by large cashel-like stones. A cashel (CL006-135001-) and circular hut site (CL006-135002-) lie c. 100m to SSW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 28 July 2021

• CL006-049001 Field system
  Description

  Situated on a low, level N-S ridge. Listed as ‘Field system’ under the number CL006-049---- in the SMR (1992) and under the number CL006-049001- in the RMP (1996). Indicated on the 1916 OS 6-inch map. On inspection in 1997 this was found to be a field system of apparently modern construction covering an area c. 250m N-S by c. 150m E-W with 5-6 rectilinear fields defined by single drystone walls with flags set vertically and leaning against each other. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 February 2016

• CL006-086001 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on level, rough, outcropping rock in dense hazel scrub. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996) and indicated on the 1916 OS 6-inch map. On inspection in 1997 this was found to be a modern enclosure defined by a single drystone wall, partially collapse and overgrown with hazel scrub. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 February 2016

• CL006-086002 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on level, rough, outcropping rock in dense hazel scrub. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996) and indicated on the 1916 OS 6-inch map. On inspection in 1997 this was found to be a modern enclosure defined by a single drystone wall, partially collapse and overgrown with hazel scrub. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 February 2016

• CL006-087001 Enclosure
  Description

  Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). An enclosure is indicated on the OS 1st ed 6-inch map. On inspection in 1997 this was found to be a modern field defined by a drystone wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 February 2016

• CL006-135001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On the S edge of a narrow terrace of rough grazing and outcropping rock backed to N by a low cliff (H 4m) at the S end of the Slievecarran plateau. A poorly preserved oval enclosure (int. dims. 33.7m E–W; 24.9m N–S) defined by a low grassed-over stone spread from SW to E (Wth 1.2–2.1m; H 0.15–0.5m) and partially quarried bedrock from E–SW, which forms a lip (Wth 0.9m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.3m) along the S limits of the enclosure and the S limits of the narrow terrace upon which the enclosure stands. At NE, two large stones are set perpendicularly to one another; one along the outer base line of the enclosing wall with the second running perpendicularly from it across the enclosing wall line. These stones may mark the site of an original entrance but there is no obvious gap visible. The level interior is featureless and under rough pasture/grazing. A hut site (CL006-135002-) lies 7m N of the enclosure and a souterrain (CL006-048001-) lies c. 95m to the N, just below the final ascent to the Slievecarron plateau. The cashel lies within an extensive and multiperiod field system (CL006-0420001-). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 29 Spetember 2021

• CL006-135002 Hut site
  Description

  On a narrow terrace of rough grazing and outcropping rock backed to N by a low cliff (H 4m), at the S end of the Slievecarran plateau. A small penannular enclosure (int. diam. 2.4m E–W) open to the N and defined by a low grassed-over stone spread with occasional inner and outer facing-stones (est. original wall T 0.8m). At W low bedrock terracing has been used to form part of the enclosing element. A poorly preserved cashel (CL006-135001-) occupies the S end of the terrace 7m to the S and a souterrain (CL006-048001-) lies c. 90m N, just below the final ascent to the Slievecarran plateau. A later animal pen/enclosure stands 7m to the N. The hut site lies within an extensive and multiperiod field system (CL006-0420001-). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 29 September 2021

• CL006-152 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a S-facing slope, overlooking the karst landscape of the Burren NE-W and overlooked by higher ground W-NE. It consists of an oval, sod-covered mound (16m NE-SW; 9m NW-SE), appearing naturally formed for the most part, which has been utilised to site a small cairn. The mound is defined by a scarp (max. H 1.3m; Wth 3.7m) where steepest at ENE. The top of the mound (10m NE-SW; 4m NW-SE) is higher to NE where a low profile cairn (3.5m NE-SW; 2.75m NW-SE; max. H 0.35m) is sited comprising small- to medium-sized angular flagstones. A gentle, circular depression (diam. 3m) occupies the SW half of the mound. This is defined by two obvious upright stones (max. H 0.18m) situated at N and SW and another two less obvious stones at SE and WNW. Another cairn (CL035-153----) is located c. 92m to WSW. This may be one of the three 'mounds' listed in the RMP (1996) under the number CL006-085----. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-152----_01.jpg From SW. General view of mound. CL006-152----_02.jpg From NE. General view of mound. CL006-152----_03.jpg From NW. General view of cairn. CL006-152----_04.jpg From SW. General view of depression defined by 4 uprights. CL006-152----_05.jpg From NW. Profile view of mound (1m rod at NE and SW ends on top). CL006-152----_06.jpg From NW. Landscape view of monument. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 22 January 2019

• CL006-153 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a S-facing slope, overlooking the karst landscape of the Burren NE-W and overlooked by higher ground W-NE. It is a well-preserved, oblong cairn (7m ESE-WNW; 4.5m NNE-SSW) which is low in profile (min. H 0.35m; max. H 0.6m). It is constructed using small to medium, angular flags and some small scree which appears to have broken off from the larger stones over time. The edges of the cairn are the best preserved (Wth 1.3m; H 0.6m) at ESE. The top of the cairn has two slight depressions at the ENE and WSW ends with a small area of rocks dividing the two. An animal shelter/corral is located c. 18m to SW and a cairn (CL006-152----) is located c. 92m to ENE. This may be one of the three 'mounds' listed in the RMP (1996) under the number CL006-085----. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-153----_01.jpg From W. General view of cairn. CL006-153----_02.jpg From S. General view of cairn. CL006-153----_03.jpg From ENE. View across top of cairn. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 22 January 2019

• CL006-154 Mound
  Description

  On a S-facing slope overlooking the karst landscape of the Burren NE-W and overlooked by higher ground W-NE. It consists of a roughly pennanular mound (9.5m NW-SE; 7.5m NE-SW) which is best preserved (H 0.5m) E-SW where it is comprised of small- to medium-sized angular rocks. The mound (max. H 0.1m) is poorly preserved SW-E. The mound is sod covered for the most part with some stones protruding above the sod intermittently. The sides become gradually less steep around the NE and SW sides, where they form two ‘arms’ that enclose a gentle depression. The mound may have been open to WNW, where the enclosing elements are so low they are almost non-existent. It is unclear if this was once a hut site that has collapsed inwards to WNW or whether it was once a much longer mound that has degraded over time. There is a lot of loose rock in the vicinity on the surface of hillslope and a farm trackway is located c. 4m to SE. A cairn (CL006-153----) is located c. 79m to E. This may be one of the three 'mounds' listed in the RMP (1996) under the number CL006-085----. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-154----_01.jpg From W. General view of monument. CL006-154----_02.jpg From N. Landscape view of monument. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 22 January 2019

• CL006-163 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.

• CL006-198 Hut site
  Description

  On a shelf of rough grazing and outcropping rock at the S end of Slievecarran and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A subcircular hut site (diam. c. 4.5m) visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 6 December 2021

Architectural heritage

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

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 Pullagh.

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

Name

Pullagh

Area

2,649,329 m² (264.93 ha, 654.66 acres)

Civil parish

Carran, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Carran, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Carran electoral division: 146 people in 40 households; 75% of households own their home; 33% of homes were built since 2001; 21% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 18% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Cappagh, Coolnatullagh, Coolnatullagh, Coskeam, Keelhilla, Slievecarran

Placenames

Pullagh 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.