# Slievecarran, Co. Clare: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Oughtmama, barony of Burren, Co. Clare; in Irish Sliabh Cairn. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 2,651,567 m² (265.16 ha, 655.22 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 4 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 377,570 m² (37.76 ha, 93.3 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement - Planning (National Planning Applications): 0 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Oughtmama, https://everytownland.com/clare/parish/oughtmama.md - Barony: Burren - Electoral division: Oughtmama, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 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. - County: Co. Clare, https://everytownland.com/clare.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/5856 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 32161 - Centre: latitude 53.091071, longitude -9.008924 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 4 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Slievecarran, from 141,910 m² (14.19 ha, 35.07 acres) to 1,756,317 m² (175.63 ha, 434 acres); 11 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 1477413: 1,756,317 m² (175.63 ha, 434 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1477413.md - Parcel 1450630: 510,409 m² (51.04 ha, 126.12 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1450630.md - Parcel 1429693: 244,731 m² (24.47 ha, 60.47 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1429693.md - Parcel 1446461: 141,910 m² (14.19 ha, 35.07 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1446461.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) No zone of a development plan covers Slievecarran in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application. ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) No planning application touches the townland of Slievecarran in the national file, which goes back to 2010. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) - Special Area of Conservation: East Burren Complex SAC, site code 001926, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/001926 - Proposed Natural Heritage Area: East Burren Complex, site code 001926 ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - CL006-022: Cairn - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-022----. On the northern end of an elevated (1000’ contour) N–S plateau of bare karst and rough pasture, with extensive views to the E, N and W. Indicated and named ‘Carnbower’ on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps. A large approximately circular cairn (29.6m E–W x 28.4m N–S; H 5.2–5.95m) with traces of internal walling. The base of the cairn is obscured by collapse, so it is not clear if there was any external revetting. The traces of internal walling are visible as three arcs on the surface of the cairn north and west of its centre. These suggest it may have been enlarged several times, like the excavated Linkardstown cairn (CL009-032019-) in Poulawack (Hencken and Movius 1935), c. 12km SE. The outer line of internal walling may indicate that it was once much taller and had vertical sides, like the cairn (CL006-017002-) 3km NW on neighbouring Turlough hill (Bergh et al. 2016). Lower ground (D 0.4–0.7m) between the bedrock terraces which radiate off the cairn towards the N, SE and SW may be the result of quarrying for the cairn. Ancient fieldwalls (CL006-042001-) now only visible as grassed-over mounds meander across the hillside; the closest runs SSW–NNE c. 30m to the W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 4 May 2021 - CL006-190: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-190----. Abutting a rock face in one of many natural hollows on top of Slievecarran and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A subrectangular hut site (c. 8m E-W; c. 4m N-S) noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. Several of the hollows in this area have evidence of occupation including an enclosure (CL006-191----) c. 70m to the SSW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 24 November 2021 - CL006-191: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-191----. Towards the top of Slievecarran in a natural long hollow orientated N-S and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A semicircular enclosure (c. 25m N-S; c. 10m E-W) defined by grassed-over stone foundations abutting a rock-face at W. Noted on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) by Ros Ó Maoldúin. Two enclosures (CL006-243---- and CL006-244----) lie just 15m SW on the plateau above the hollow. A hut site (CL006-190----) is c. 70m to the NNE in another hollow. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 24 November 2021 - CL006-192: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-192----. In a natural hollow on the steep S-facing slopes of Slievecarran and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A subcircular hut site (diam. c. 8m) defined by grassed-over wall foundations. Visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. An enclosure (CL009-193----) lies c. 30m to the NE in the same hollow. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 24 November 2021 - CL006-193: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-193----. In a natural hollow on the steep S-facing slopes of Slievecarran and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. An irregular enclosure (c. 40m E-W; c. 32m N-S) visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. A hut site (CL009-192----) lies c. 30m to the SW in the same hollow. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 24 November 2021 - CL006-194: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-194----. On an E-facing slope at the SE end of the Slievecarran plateau in a very small natural hollow (c. 20m N-S; c. 10m E-W) and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A possible subcircular hut site (diam. c. 6m) visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 24 November 2021 - CL006-195: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-195----. In one of many natural hollows at the SE end of the Slievecarran plateau and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A possible circular hut site (diam. c. 5m) visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. An enclosure (CL006-196----) lies c. 7m to the SW within the same hollow. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 November 2021 - CL006-196: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-196----. In one of many natural hollows at the SE end of the Slievecarran plateau and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A subcircular (diam. c. 12m) visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) defined by a grassed-over stone wall and abutting rock outcrop along the NW. A hut site (CL006-195----) lies c. 7m to the NE within the same hollow. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 November 2021 - CL006-197: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-197----. Just above ‘Kinallia’ or ‘Eagle’s Rock’ on the E edge of the Slievecarran plateau and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. An irregular enclosure diamond-shaped (c. 60m N-S; c. 30m E-W) defined by stone wall foundations. Visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. Possible hut sites occur on the perimeter at E, W and SW. Other hut sites (CL006-199----; CL006-200----; CL006-201----) lie 30-50m to the SE, SW and W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 30 November 2021 - CL006-199: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-199----. Just above ‘Kinallia’ or ‘Eagle’s Rock’ on the E edge of the Slievecarran plateau and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A circular hut site (diam. c. 8m) visible on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) orthophotograph and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. An irregular enclosure (CL006-197----) lies c. 30m to the E and another hut site (CL006-201----) lies c. 85m to the SSE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 6 December 2021 - CL006-200: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-200----. Just above ‘Kinallia’ or ‘Eagle’s Rock’ on the E edge of the Slievecarran plateau and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A subcircular hut site (diam. c. 8m) visible on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) orthophotograph and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. An irregular enclosure (CL006-197----) lies c. 45m to the NW and another hut site (CL006-201----) lies c. 75m to the SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 6 December 2021 - CL006-201: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-201----. Just above ‘Kinallia’ or ‘Eagle’s Rock’ on the E edge of the Slievecarran plateau and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A circular hut site (diam. c. 8m) visible on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) orthophotograph and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. An irregular enclosure (CL006-197----) lies c. 50m to the NE and another hut site (CL006-201----) lies c. 85m to the NNW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 6 December 2021 - CL006-209: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-209----. In a natural hollow on the steep S-facing slopes of Slievecarran and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 12m) defined by a grassed-over stone wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-13). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 7 December 2021 - CL006-210: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-210----. On the steep S-facing slopes of Slievecarran and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. An irregular enclosure (diam. c. 34m) defined by a grassed-over stone wall visible on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 7 December 2021 - CL006-243: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-243----. On a S-facing slope at the S end of Slievecarran and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. An irregular subrectangular enclosure (c. 50m E-W; c. 37m N-S) defined by mound walls. Visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) orthophotographs. Mound walls extend off the NW and SW corners and another enclosure (CL006-244----) is attached at E. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 7 December 2021 - CL006-244: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL006-244----. On a S-facing slope at the S end of Slievecarran and within a field system (CL006-042001-) extending all over the plateau. A D-shaped enclosure (c. 52m N-S; c. 38m E-W) defined by mound walls with a straight E side defined by a low cliff over one of the many natural hollows in this area. Visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) orthophotographs. Another enclosure (CL006-243----) is attached at W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 7 December 2021 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). ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Slievecarran. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: at the centre of the townland of Slievecarran, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887 - 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 Slievecarran. - Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use. 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. ## Downloads - DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/clare/slievecarran.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/clare/slievecarran.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/clare/slievecarran.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Slievecarran with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare: https://everytownland.com/clare.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Aghawinnaun: https://everytownland.com/clare/aghawinnaun.md - Coolnatullagh: https://everytownland.com/clare/coolnatullagh-30808.md - Funshin Beg (Co. Galway): https://everytownland.com/galway/funshin-beg.md - Funshin More (Co. Galway): https://everytownland.com/galway/funshin-more.md - Gortnaglogh (Co. Galway): https://everytownland.com/galway/gortnaglogh-62306.md - Keelhilla: https://everytownland.com/clare/keelhilla.md - Pullagh: https://everytownland.com/clare/pullagh.md 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. --- Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation. Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged. - Page: https://everytownland.com/clare/slievecarran - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/clare/slievecarran