# Teeskagh, Co. Clare: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Killinaboy, barony of Inchiquin, Co. Clare.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,517,738 m² (151.77 ha, 375.04 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 4 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 357,445 m² (35.74 ha, 88.33 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 0 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Killinaboy, https://everytownland.com/clare/parish/killinaboy.md
- Barony: Inchiquin
- Electoral division: Glenroe, the unit of the census
- County: Co. Clare, https://everytownland.com/clare.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/5961
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 32207
- Centre: latitude 53.010128, longitude -9.063007 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

4 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Teeskagh, from 4,337 m² (0.43 ha, 1.07 acres) to 802,789 m² (80.28 ha, 198.37 acres); 8 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 1477431: 802,789 m² (80.28 ha, 198.37 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1477431.md
- Parcel 1471147: 698,663 m² (69.87 ha, 172.64 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1471147.md
- Parcel 1489550: 16,227 m² (1.62 ha, 4.01 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1489550.md
- Parcel 2449238: 4,337 m² (0.43 ha, 1.07 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2449238.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

No zone of a development plan covers Teeskagh 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 Teeskagh 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)

- CL010-064002: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064002-. In a hollow in uneven rough pasture, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-) and c. 122m to the SSW of Cahercommaun cashel (CL010-064003-). Listed as ‘Occupation site – prehistoric’ in the RMP (1996). This hut site was excavated by D. Blair Gibson in 1986 (Gibson 1987) as part of the Cahercommaun Archaeological Research Project, with the aim of gaining a better understanding of many small unenclosed hut sites around Cahercommaun cashel. It was given the identification number C-221 in that project and the hut site (CL010-064002-) was described as comprising three features: C-221 A, a subrectangular ‘enclosure’ (L 6m; Wth 4m / diam. 8m) defined by a collapsed stone wall; C-221 B, a subcircular depression (diam. 5.75m) immediately to the SW, with a notably stone-free interior surface and bedrock cupmarks directly to the SW; and C-221 C, a ‘clochán’ which was considered of later date, located 7.5m to the SW of C-221 B. The excavation concentrated on C-221 A. This was found to be associated with two field systems, possibly of different dates. A large amount of artefacts were recovered – almost exclusively stone tools but also some pottery (ibid.). Not visible at ground level during an inspection in 1999. Reference Gibson, D.B. 1987 Teeskagh. In C. Cotter (ed.), Excavations 1986: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 12. Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Conn Herriott and Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 6 March 2023
- CL010-064007: Cairn - burial cairn, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064007-. On the densely overgrown (hazel, blackthorn and briar) S edge of a shallow valley through which a small stream flows W, and c. 65m SW of a low cliff over which a waterfall flows from the ‘Seven Streams of Teeskagh’ (1897 OS 25-inch plan; 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map), or ‘Seacht Srotha na Taosca’ (Robinson’s map of the Burren, 1977). Within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Hachured and labelled ‘Ancient Grave’ on the OS 25-inch plan (1897) and the Cassini edition (1920) of the OS 6-inch map. This large overgrown suboval cairn (14m N-S; 12m E-W; H 1-1.4m) incorporates a cist (CL010-064079-) to the SE of centre. Westropp (1905, 218-9) noted that ‘the cairn is of large blocks, embodying a great boulder, evidently deposited there by older and mightier agencies than the cairn builders.’ References Robinson, T. 1977 (revised 1999) The Burren. A two-inch map of the uplands of North-West Clare. Map scale 1.31680. Roundstone. Folding Landscapes. Westropp, T.J. 1905 Prehistoric remains (forts and dolmens) along the borders of Burren, in the County of Clare. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 35, 205-29. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-064008: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064008-. On a SW-facing semi-karst slope in rough pasture within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Indicated on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map, and labelled ‘Sheepfold’ on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan. This subrectangular enclosure (19m E-W; 16m N-S) is defined by a stone wall of slabs set on edge. There is an entrance in the NE corner. Two animal pens are built against the outside of the S wall. A small modern corbelled pen lies c. 19 to the NW. See attached image: CL010-064008-_01.JPG Aerial view of site from south (Photo. Markus Casey, March 2007). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-064010: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064010-. On a gentle SW-facing slope in high (between the 500’ and 600’ contours) rough pasture within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-), with wide views S-W-NW. Indicated on both the OS 25-inch plan (1897) and the Cassini edition (1920) of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Rectangular enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). This subrectangular enclosure (int. dims. 66m E-W; 51m N-S; ext. dims. 70.5m E-W; 55m N-S) with rounded corners is defined by a double-faced wall (Wth 1.3-3m; int. H 0.8-1.8m; ext. H 0.2-1.6m) of uncoursed, medium-sized flagstones laid on end. A later field wall overlies the S and most of the N sides and there is a wide gap (Wth 10m) near the centre of the S wall. The W-sloping interior is rocky, with later livestock pens at the SW, W, NW and NE edges. Later field walls radiate from the exterior NW, NE and SE corners. A wedge tomb (CL010-064006-) lies c. 150m to the NW and there is a second wedge tomb (CL010-064068-) c. 150m to the E. See attached image: CL010-064010-_01 Aerial view of monument from south (Photo. Markus Casey, March 2007). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-064021: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064021-. Situated on the NW slopes of a ridge in good rocky grazing and within a large field system (CL010-064001-). Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Hachured on the 1840 and 1916 OS 6-inch maps. On inspection this was found to be a circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m) of apparently modern construction defined by a wall of loose leaning slabs with a sheepfold outside the S sector. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 March 2016
- CL010-064057: Cairn - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064057-. Situated near the SE end of a steep rocky hill and within a large field system (CL010-064001-). Listed as ‘Cairn’ in the RMP (1996). On inspection in 1999 this was found to be a small cairn (diam. 1.8m; H 1m) of apparently modern construction. Other similar cairns lie in the next field to the S. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 March 2016
- CL010-064068: Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064068-. In a slight hollow on the NW side of a ridge in rough pasture and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Reported by Paul Walsh and Vincent Steadman. This poorly preserved wedge tomb appears to be orientated NE-SW, and comprises a large sidestone (L 2.95m; H 0.8m; T 0.12m) on the SE which is incorporated into a later drystone field wall running NE-SW; an endstone (L 1.3m; H 0.2m; T 0.07m) at NE (which leans to the NE), and two endstones set side by side at SW (NW endstone L 0.72m; H 0.25m; T 0.05m; SE endstone L 1.05m; H 0.4m; T 0.07m). See attached image: CL010-064068-_01.JPG Monument viewed from SE showing SE sidestone incorporated into later field wall. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 May 2023
- CL010-064079: Cist, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064079-. Situated to SE of centre of a cairn (CL010-064007-). This cist (est. 2.1m E-W; c. 0.85m N-S) is defined by a single long slab (L 2m; H 0.2m) on the S side, and a fragment of a smaller slab at the E end of the N side (indicating an internal width of 0.6m for the cist). Several loose flagstones outside the NE corner are possibly related. Westropp (1905, 218; 214, Fig. 5) found the cist in a better state of preservation, recording a complete N slab (L 1.57m) and smaller slabs lining the E and W ends. De Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, 94) described this as a long cist. See attached image: CL010-064079-_01.JPG Snip of Westropp’s sketch plan (1905, 214, Fig. 5). References De Valera, R. and Ó Nualláin, S. 1961 Survey of the megalithic tombs of Ireland. Volume 1 County Clare. Dublin. The Stationery Office. Westropp, T.J. 1905 Prehistoric remains (forts and dolmens) along the borders of Burren, in the County of Clare. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 35, 205-29. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-100003: Mass-rock, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-100003-. Along a cliff face in an area with much hazel scrub. A mass-rock was noted at this location on Tim Robinson's 1977 map of the Burren. It was not found during inspections in 1999 and 2007. Two enclosures (CL010-100001- and CL010-100002-) lie c. 110m to the SW and c. 60m to the S respectively. A cave (CL010-100004-) is marked on Robinson's just to the N of the SW enclosure (CL010-100001-). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 30 May 2023
- CL010-123: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-123----. Situated on the S slope of a ridge. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Indicated on the 1916 OS 6-inch map by a solid line. On inspection in 1999 this was found to be a subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 11m) of apparently modern construction defined by a drystone wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 March 2016
- CL010-279: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-279----. On a W-facing slope at the S end of Glasgeivnagh Hill and within and extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). A subrectangular enclosure (c. 40m E-W; c. 37m N-S) defined by a partially grassed-over stone wall. The W side and portion of the N and S sides are overlain by a more modern wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi MapGenie orthophotography (2013-2018). Possible pens occupy the NE and SE corners. A cairn (CL010-064057-) lies c. 160m to the SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 10 November 2025
- CL010-310: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-310----. In a hollow on the SE-facing slope of an upland crag and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). A circular enclosure (diam. c. 14m) defined by a stone wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi MapGenie orthophotography (2013-2018). A hut site (CL010-311----) lies in another hollow c. 20m to the SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 August 2023
- CL010-311: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-311----. In a hollow on the SE-facing slope of an upland crag and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). An oval hut site (c. 7m NW-SE; c. 5m NE-SW) defined by a grassed-over stone wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi MapGenie orthophotography (2013-2018). An enclosure (CL010-310----) lies in another hollow c. 20m to the NW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 23 August 2023

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 Teeskagh.

## 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 Teeskagh, 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: the Geological Survey did not answer.
- 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/teeskagh.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/clare/teeskagh.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/clare/teeskagh.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Teeskagh 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)

- Clooncoose: https://everytownland.com/clare/clooncoose.md
- Poulnalour: https://everytownland.com/clare/poulnalour.md
- Slievenaglasha: https://everytownland.com/clare/slievenaglasha.md
- Tullycommon: https://everytownland.com/clare/tullycommon.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.

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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.

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