Termon

19 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Termon, from 425 m² to 830,730 m² (83.07 ha, 205.28 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 16 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Termon in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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

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Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: East Burren Complex SAC 001926
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: East Burren Complex 001926

Recorded monuments

• CL006-057 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  On a low craggy W-facing slope on the E side of a N–S valley with views of wedge tomb CL006-056----c. 300m to WNW. Indicated on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps and named ‘Dermot & Grania’s Bed’ on the 1915 ed. Westropp (Comber 1999, 60) initially recorded it as in Rannagh East, but later corrected his mistake (Comber 1999 , 110-11). It is recorded in the Megalithic Survey as CL.22 (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1961, 17–18). A well-preserved wedge tomb set in a grass-covered mound (9m N–S; 7m E–W; H 1m). Stones protruding from the mound suggest it may be composed of small overlapping slabs, like those recorded elsewhere (Ó Maoldúin 2015). The tomb is orientated just W of S and both sidestones and capstone remain in situ. The chamber widens and rises toward the south (L 2.9m; Wth at N 0.8m; Wth at S 0.9m; H c. 1m). The sidestones are of similar dimension (L 2.9m; T 0.25m; H at S 0.95m) and their upper edges are dressed. The W sidestone has a narrow crack 0.6m from its S end. The E sidestone leans slightly inward and has a thin incised line along its inside, 0.13m from its top edge, that de Valera and Ó’Nualláin believed to be a modern attempt to remove a part of it (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1961, 17). The capstone (L 2.45m; Wth at S 1.6m; Wth at N 1.3m) rests on the W sidestone at two points and on the E sidestone at only one. A stone (L 0.5m; H 0.15m; T 0.15) outside the S end of the E sidestone may have been a packer and a recumbent stone (0.7m x 0.7m; T 0.2m) at the south end may have blocked the end of the chamber. The following has been uploaded: CL006-057----_01.pdf Details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume I. County Clare. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1961). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 13 September 2021

• CL006-058 Enclosure
  Description

  At W foot of low cliff which forms the W limits of narrow N–S valley. Hachured on the 1842 and 1915 eds of the OS 6-inch maps as an enclosure (diam. c. 25m). It is 100% overgrown with dense hazel and briar. Not located during a survey visit in 1997. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 13 September 2021

• CL006-059002 Boulder-burial
  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.

• CL006-060 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  On a narrow terrace set into a steep SE-facing slope of rough rock and patchy grazing. Recorded in the megalithic survey as CL. 23 (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1961, 18). A well-preserved wedge tomb set in a mound (7.5m E–W; 5.5m N-S) at which three walls of some antiquity converge. The chamber (L 3m) is orientated SW and rises and widens in that direction (Wth at NE 0.75m; Wth at SW 0.95m; H at NE 0.5m; H at SW 0.65m). It is partially filled and embedded within the mound, so the true height is probably considerably more. The NW sidestone (L 3.05m; H at NE 0.45m; H at SW 0.6m; T 0.15–0.25m) is cracked through 1.3m from its SW end. The SE side has two sidestones which may originally have been one. The larger (L 2.35m; H at NE 0.5m; H at SW 0.65m; T 0.1–0.15m) of the SE sidestones is at the SW end of the chamber and is also cracked through, 1.75m from its SW end. The smaller (L 0.6m; H 0.45m; T 0.1m) is at the NE end. There are two capstones, a large one (L 2.35m; Wth at W end 1.25m; Wth at E end 1m; T 0.25m) on the SW end and a smaller one (L 0.9m; Wth 0.45m; T 0.15m) on its NE end. There are some loose slabs (max. L 1.15m) on top of the larger capstone which may have covered gaps. A flat upright slab (0.55m x 0.55m; T 0.2m) crosses the east end of the chamber and further uprights are jammed between it and the NE capstone. These and further uprights to the SW and along the SE sidestone may either be part of the tomb or the field walls extending from the mound. The following item has been uploaded: CL006-060----_01.pdf Details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume I. County Clare. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1961). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 13 September 2021

• CL006-142 Cave
  Description

  This souterrain and cave were discovered in 2003. The entrance to the cave is via a small opening in the grass-covered limestone which gives access to a souterrain with typical drystone walling roofed with large slabs. About 5m inside the entrance, a low wall has been built across the passage about the point where the souterrain ends and the cave commences. This souterrain had been constructed against the entrance of a larger natural cave. The cave passage descends downwards and is decorated with moon milk. It reaches a total length of 12m before becoming choked by boulders (Mullan and Boycott 2004, 145). When first discovered a number of human bones were discovered at the back of the cave but were not visible on a subsequent inspection in 2005 (pers. comm. Marion Dowd). Although known by the name of Poll Rannagh East Cave (Sheen 2003; Mullan and Boycott 2004), it is located in the townland of Termon. Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 12 May 2014

• CL006-142001 Souterrain
  Description

  This souterrain and cave were discovered in 2003. The entrance to the cave is via a small opening in the grass-covered limestone which gives access to a souterrain with typical drystone walling roofed with large slabs. About 5m inside the entrance, a low wall has been built across the passage about the point where the souterrain ends and the cave commences. This souterrain had been constructed against the entrance of a larger natural cave. The cave passage descends downwards and is decorated with moon milk. It reaches a total length of 12m before becoming choked by boulders (Mullan and Boycott 2004, 145). When first discovered a number of human bones were discovered at the back of the cave but were not visible on a subsequent inspection in 2005 (pers. comm. Marion Dowd). Although known by the name of Poll Rannagh East Cave (Sheen 2003; Mullan and Boycott 2004), it is located in the townland of Termon. Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 12 May 2014

• CL006-148 Enclosure
  Description

  On top of a hill, in rough pasture on a karst landscape with commanding views across the Burren in all directions except to NE-ESE, where it is overlooked by higher ground. This monument is hachured on the 1842 edition of the OS 6-inch map. It consists of a circular area (10m N-S; 11m E-W) defined by the low remains of a collapsed drystone wall (int. H 0.15m; ext. H 0.3m; T 2.15m) which are sod covered and poorly preserved. The similar low-profile remains of a field boundary extend from the exterior at W. The interior is generally level and the surface is uneven due to limestone pavement close to the surface. Keegan (2016, 97-8) noted that the enclosure is likely to be contemporary with the adjacent mound walls and that there are several cairns in the vicinity. A cave (CL006-142----) and a souterrain (CL006-142001-) are located c. 160m to WSW. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-148----_01.jpg From S. General view of monument. CL006-148----_02.jpg From W. General view of monument showing wall abutting at W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 14 January 2019

• CL006-149 Enclosure
  Description

  On a generally level limestone shelf, in rough pasture on a karst landscape with commanding views over the Burren E-WNW and overlooked by higher ground WNW-E. Identified as a circular enclosure on aerial photography (Digital Globe, 2015). It consists of a circular area (9m N-S; 9m E-W) defined by the partially sod-covered remains of a collapsed drystone wall (int. H 0.45m; ext. H 0.55m; T 1.7m). The wall has been rebuilt in places where fresher looking stones are set on edge around the top. There is no obvious entrance. A single thorn tree is growing out of the top of the enclosing elements at W. The interior is dish-shaped and is level across the base. There is a scatter of stone around the perimeter which have tumbled from the enclosing wall. The scant remains of an oval annexe (8m N-S; 6m E-W) adjoin to WSW. A large oval enclosure (CL006-150----) is located c. 25m to E. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-149----_01.jpg From NE. General view of monument. CL006-149----_02.jpg From SSE. General view of monument. CL006-149----_03.jpg From N. Cross-sectional view of wall at W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 14 January 2019

• CL006-150 Enclosure
  Description

  On a generally level limestone shelf, in rough pasture on a karst landscape with excellent views across Burren E-W. Identified as an oval enclosure on aerial photography (Digital Globe, 2015). A large oval area (40m N-S; 36m E-W) which is defined by the low remains of a collapsed, sod-covered wall (int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.5m; T 1.7m). The wall is more pronounced in places where occasional rocks protrude above the surface of the sod. A small cairn-like feature (3.2m NE-SW; 2m NW-SE; H 0.55m) (CL006-233----) has been built up on the enclosing elements at SE. The interior is uneven due to limestone pavement close to surface and other loose rock. Keegan (2016, 101-2) noted several other cairns in the vicinity. Enclosure (CL006-149----) is located c. 25m to W. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-150----_01.jpg From N. Cross-sectional view of enclosing wall at W. CL006-150----_02.jpg From N. General view of monument. CL006-150----_03.jpg From NW. Cairn-like feature on top of enclosing elements at SE. Note views across valley below in background. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 14 January 2019

• CL006-151 Enclosure
  Description

  On a level plateau, in rough pasture on a karst landscape with excellent views across the valley S-WSW and distant views WSW-NW. Identified as a circular enclosure on aerial photography (Digital Globe 2015). A circular area (8m N-S; 9m E-W) defined by the scant, low-profile remains of a collapsed drystone wall (int. H 0.3m; ext. H 0.35m; T 0.9m). There are intermittent gaps where the enclosing elements no longer survive and may have been used to build the adjacent field wall (long axis NW-SE) c. 1.5m to ENE. The interior is generally level. Thorn trees are located at N and ENE. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-151----_01.jpg From N. General view of monument. CL006-151----_02.jpg From E. Cross-sectional view of enclosing wall at S. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 14 January 2019

• CL006-155 Enclosure
  Description

  In a small hollow in karst landscape, in gently undulating rough pasture, with limited views of the surrounding topography. Depicted on the 1842 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a circular enclosure and named ‘Sheep Fold’. It is a triangular-shaped area (14m N-S; 13m E-W) defined by the remains of a collapsed wall (int. H 0.55m; ext. H 0.8m; T 2.5m), the lower portion of which is sod-covered. The construction of the upper row of stone (visible above the sod layer), consists of individual wall elements set upright on edge with some tall vertically set stones sticking out like jagged points. The interior appears to be cut into the hillslope along the S side where some of the wall has collapsed inwards. It is generally level yet with an uneven surface due to scattered boulders from the collapsed walls. A large enclosure (CL006-188----) is just c. 8 to the W and a small enclosure (CL006-156----) is c. 68m to WSW. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-155----_01.jpg From SE. General view of monument. CL006-155----_02.jpg From SW. General view across interior. CL006-155----_03.jpg From SE. Cross-sectional view of wall at NE. CL006-155----_04.jpg From NW. Landscape view of monument. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 February 2019

• CL006-156 Enclosure
  Description

  In a small hollow between two expanses of limestone pavement. Limited views of gently undulating rough pasture in immediate vicinity. Identified as a circular enclosure on aerial photography (Digital Globe (2015). It consists of a small circular area (6.5m N-S; 5.5m E-W) defined by the remains of a low sod and moss-covered wall (int. H 0.35m; ext. H 0.4m; T 1.3m). The enclosing elements are easily traceable, yet intermittent and there is no obvious entrance. The interior is generally level and contains some small, moss-covered stones. The monument has clearly been sited here for shelter. A large enclosed field is situated c. 15m to NE and an enclosure (CL006-155----) is situated c. 68m to ENE. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-156----_01.jpg From E. General view of monument. CL006-156----_02.jpg From SW. General view of monument. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 February 2019

• CL006-157 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  On a generally level area of limestone pavement and rough pasture, on a W-facing slope with reasonable views SW-NW, although inhibited in the foreground by a drystone field boundary, c. 25m to W. Identified in 2017 by Dr Sharon Parr, Scientific Officer of the Burren Programme. It is a roughly rectangular area (3m N-S; 5m E-W) defined by an in situ upright orthostat (H 0.85m; L 2.55m; T 0.08m) which forms a definite E side. Immediately perpendicular to W, a single orthostat (min. H 0.32m; L 0.72m; T 0.06m) has collapsed inwards on the N-side, and may have formed part of a backstone. A flat, possible collapsed orthostat adjacent to W may have formed the western half of the N side. To the immediate S, a series of four parallel orthostats (largest H 0.7m; L 1.16m; T 0.06m) have fallen inwards to E, with the easternmost touching the inside of the large orthostat. It is likely that these four stacked flags formed the western side of the structure. A long, broad earthfast stone (H 0.05m; L 0.88m; T 0.27m) is located to the immediate W. A low drystone wall (max. H 0.4m; L 2.3m; T at top 0.5m; T at base 0.8-0.9m) forms a right-angle to E of the large orthostat, at the N end. It could have been part of a lamb fold/shelter that reused the megalithic structure to one side. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-157----_01.jpg From W. General view of monument. CL006-157----_02.jpg From S. General view of monument. CL006-157----_03.jpg From W. Close view of in-situ upright orthostat. CL006-157----_04.jpg From ENE. Possible shelter/lamb fold abutting to E side. CL006-157----_05.jpg From NW. General view of monument. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 5 February 2019

• CL006-158 Enclosure
  Description

  On a generally level plateau, in rough pasture in karst landscape with extensive views SSW-NE and overlooking Ballyvaughan and Galway Bay to NNW. Identified as an enclosure on aerial photography (Digital Globe, 2015). It consists of a circular area (diam. 10m) defined by the low profile remains of a collapsed, sod-covered wall (int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.3m; T 1.4m). Some parts of the stone construction are protruding above the sod in places. The interior has a gentle W-facing slope and has an uneven surface due to underlying rock being close to the surface. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-158----_01.jpg From S. General view of monument. CL006-158----_02.jpg From NE. General view of monument. CL006-158----_03.jpg From N. Cross section view of sod-covered wall at E. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 6 February 2019

• CL006-188 Enclosure
  Description

  On the N end of the Termon plateau just S of the Glen of Clab and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. This is the central enclosure in an area of settlement described by Keegan (2016). A kidney-shaped enclosure (50.25m E-W; 37.93m N-S) (ibid., 89-92) visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018). Mound walls extend off the enclosure to N and S. A small enclosure (CL006-155----) lies c. 8m to the E and another (CL006-156----) is c. 15m to the SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 24 November 2021

• CL006-205 Enclosure
  Description

  In scrub on the lower SW slope of Gortaclare Mountain with Termon plateau rising to the NE. A subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 40m) defined by a grassed-over stone wall visible on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) orthophotograph and noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. A wedge tomb (CL006-057----) lies c. 130m to the SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 6 December 2021

• CL006-206 Field system
  Description

  In scrub on the lower SW slope of Gortaclare Mountain with Termon plateau rising to the NE. A number of possibly post-medieval field walls are indicated on the 1916 OS 6-inch map in a clearing c. 40m E of an enclosure (CL006-205----) but it may include earlier elements. The field system is visible on the OS 2005-2012 orthophotographs and was noted by Ros Ó Maoldúin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 6 December 2021

• CL006-217 Field system
  Description

  Prehistoric mound walls are visible on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) forming a field system extending across much of the Termon plateau. Two areas of more intense settlement were noted by Keegan (2016), one near the centre of the plateau at ITM 529282, 700968 (ibid., 82-4) and one at the far south of the plateau at ITM 529312, 700173 (ibid., 85-8). These largely comprise meandering mound walls, also visible on Aerial Premium. Occasional small enclosures are associated. A third settlement was noted at the north end of the plateau at ITM 529352, 701707 (ibid., 89-92) centred on an enclosure (CL006-188----). Keegan surveyed the plateau and noted 5 enclosures (CL010-285----, CL010-255----, CL006-148----, CL006-218---- and CL006-150), a burnt mound (CL006-219----), two possible cists (CL006-220---- and CL010-286----), 16 cairns and a mound (CL006-235----). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 7 December 2021

• CL006-218 Enclosure
  Description

  On a S-facing slope towards the S end of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 99-100) as an enclosure (c. 6m N-S; c. 5.5m E-W) defined by a wall (Wth 1.5-2m) and somewhat disturbed due to farming activity. Visible on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-219 Burnt mound
  Description

  In a natural hollow at the S end of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. A burnt mount noted by Keegan (2016, 103-4) although referred to as a fulacht fia. Keegan cites an ITM of 529316, 701203 but her diagram combined with OSi Aerial Premium orthophotos confirm an ITM of 529154, 700678. Described as 'a scattered mound of sandstone and limestone...burnt sandstones are present throughout'. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-220 Cist
  Description

  On a steep E-facing slope in scrub at the NE extent of the Termon plateau overlooking the Glen of Clab and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 106-8) as a possible cist, partially within dense scrub, comprising E (L 1.35m) and W (1.65m) sidestones and a capstone (L 1.62m; Wth 0.6m) with the height greater at the front. Keegan (ibid.) also noted that it may be a small souterrain. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-221 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  At the N extent of the Termon plateau with a steep drop to the Glen of Clab immediately to the N; within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 111) as a cairn (c. 3.4m N-S; c. 2.6m E-W). Two other cairns (CL009-222---- and CL009-223----) lie c. 50 to the SW and c. 100m to the SSW respectively. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-222 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  At the N extent and near the summit of the Termon plateau overlooking the Glen of Clab and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 112) as a small cairn (diam. c. 2.5m). A cairn (CL009-221----) lies c. 50m to the NE and another (CL009-223----) lies c. 50 to the S. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-223 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  At the N extent and near the summit of the Termon plateau overlooking the Glen of Clab and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 113) as a cairn (c. 4m E-W; c. 3.5m N-S) with evidence of a robbed-out central structure. A cairn (CL009-222----) lies c. 50m to the N and another (CL009-221----) lies c. 100 to the NNE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 Decemger 2021

• CL006-224 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a N-facing slope at the NW end of the Termon plateau with commanding views of the Carran Valley and the Glen of Clab and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 114) as an oval cairn (c. 5m N-S; c. 4m E-W). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-225 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a slight E-facing slope towards the summit of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 115) as a cairn (c. 5m N-S; c. 3m E-W) with evidence of a robbed-out central structure. On OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) this looks to be on the line of a mound wall extending NE-SW. Another cairn (CL006-226----) was noted c. 140m to the SW along the line of the same wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-226 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a slight S-facing slope towards the summit of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 116) as a cairn (c. 4.5m N-S; 3.5m E-W). On OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) this looks to be immediately S of a mound wall extending NE-SW. Another cairn (CL006-225----) was noted c. 140m to the NE along the line of the same wall and a cairn (CL006-227----) lies c. 100m to the SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-227 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a slight S-facing slope towards the summit of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 117) as a cairn (c. 3.75m N-S; c. 3m E-W). Another cairn (CL006-226----) lies c. 100m to the NW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-228 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a slight S-facing slope towards the summit of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 118) as a cairn (c. 4m E-W; c. 3.5m N-S). Another cairn (CL006-229----) lies c. 70m to the SW and there are several more dotted around the plateau. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-229 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a slight S-facing slope towards the summit of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 119) as a cairn (c. 2.8m E-W; c. 2m N-S). Another cairn (CL006-228----) lies c. 70m to the NE and there are several more dotted around the plateau. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-230 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a W-facing slope towards the middle of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 120) as a cairn (c. 4m E-W; c. 3m N-S) built on top of a pre-existing mound wall. An enclosure (CL006-148----) c. 16m to the E is abutted by the mound wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-231 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a W-facing slope towards the middle of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 121) as a cairn (c. 4m E-W; 5.5m N-S) with some evidence of a central structure. Another cairn (CL006-230----) lies c. 70m to the E and there are several more dotted around the plateau. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-232 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a S-facing slope on a promontory at the extreme S end of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 123) as a cairn (diam. c. 3m). Another cairn (CL006-287---) lies c. 65m to the SW further down the slope. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-233 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On the SE bank of an enclosure (CL006-150----) on a fairly level limestone shelf on the S slopes of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 124) as a cairn (c. 1.25m SE-NW; 3.5m SW-NE). Another cairn (CL006-234----) lies c. 50m to the NE while there are two, 150m and 220m to the SW as well as several on top of the plateau. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-234 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  On a SE-facing slope on the lower S slopes of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 125) as a cairn (c. 3.5m E-W; 4m N-S) with a central structure. An enclosure (CL006-150----) lies c. 35m to the W and there is a cairn (CL006-233----) on its SE perimeter. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-235 Mound
  Description

  On an E-facing slope at the NE extent of the Termon plateau and within a field system (CL006-217----) extending all over the plateau. Described by Keegan (2016, 127) as a mound (c. 2.5m E-W; 3m N-S) at the edge of a modern farm field. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 8 December 2021

• CL006-240 Enclosure
  Description

  In the NE corner of a field in rough karstic pasture. A flat circular area (diam. 11m N-S; 10.5m E-W) defined by a stone bank (Wth 1.4m; H 0.3m), visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018) ortho photographs. The stone bank is very low profile, compact and largely grass-covered; it can be traced for its full circuit but is barely discernible on the NE arc where a cattle crush stands immediately adjacent. The interior is flat and not noticeably raised above surrounding field level; the surface is moderately strewn with loose small to medium-sized stones, with some stones embedded in and barely protruding from the ground.  Roughly in the centre of the interior is a poorly defined subcircular stone feature (overall diam. c. 3m). It appears to consist of a low, grass-covered ring or bank (Wth c. 0.5m) of stones enclosing a flat space (diam. 1.5-2m). The largest stone is a low upright (L 0.5m; T 0.15m; H 0.25m) evident on the SW edge of the feature. This feature appears to be an artificial setting of stones rather than natural concentration of stones/outcropping, but its function is unclear. The function of this enclosure is unclear although it appears to be ancient. It may be a house site with hearth, some form of burial monument or simply the remains of an animal pen. There is a holy well (CL010-026001-) and 8 penitential stations (CL010-026002- to CL010-026009-) c. 250m to the SW and 5 penitential stations (CL006-014001- to CL006-014005-) c. 190m to the E. The enclosure lies beside the road that runs between the two clusters of penitential stations but it may not be directly associated. The following images have been uploaded: CL006-240----_01.jpg Enclosure on Digital Globe (2011-2013) CL006-240----_02.jpg View from W, ranging rod on W arc of bank CL006-240----_03.jpg View from NE CL006-240----_04.jpg Enclosing bank at SW CL006-240----_05.jpg Central stone setting from SW CL006-240----_06.jpg View on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018)   Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 9 November 2021

• CL010-021001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  According to Sheehan (1982, 36) ‘Recently fieldwork at Termon has resulted in the discovery of an enclosure around the important early site at Temple Cronan’. A moss-covered curved boundary (Wth 4m; int. H 0.65m; ext. H 1.14m) with a later field wall on top extending S to SW c. 46m SW of the church (CL010-021002-) may represent the line of the enclosure. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 17 October 2016

• CL010-021002 Church
  Description

  Situated c. 1.3km NE of Carran village within a possible ecclesiastical enclosure (CL010-021001-) and graveyard (CL010-021003-) at the edge of a lowlyling marshy area. A small oratory (ext. dims. 6.6m E-W x 3.9m N-S), dedicated to St Cronan of Roscrea. It was built in the 12th century and renovated in the late medieval period. The cyclopean masonry used in the building, although generally indicative of an earlier date, may represent a later introduction of that type of masonry in the Burren (Harbison 1972, 5). A trabeate doorway (Wth at base 0.72m; Wth at top 0.59m; H 1.78m) in the W wall is blocked up to within 0.1m from the top. It has a large lintel and inclined jambs. One of the jambstones has a Romanesque carved animal head which convincingly dates the construction of the church to the 12th century (Sheehan 1982, 39). There are three other carved heads on this wall and another on one of two protruding corbels. A pointed doorway (Wth 1.02m; H 1.64m) at the W end of the N wall has a flat-arched stepped embrasure and dressed jambs with a carved head above. A plain head is set upside-down on a slightly protruding stone at the E end of this wall. The E wall has a small round-headed window set in a splayed flat embrasure (embrasure H 1.39m; Wth 0.74m at base; c. 0.58m at top). The lower stones of the embrasure bear bead motifs but those on the N are badly damaged. A projecting corbel on the external E wall displays an upside-down head with flared nostrils. The S wall has a central carved animal head high on the exterior. There are two slab shrines (CL010-021010- and CL010-021011-) one in the graveyard and one just outside and a termon cross (CL010-021004-) is c. 120m to the W. There is a penitential station (CL010-021013-) and a holy well (CL010-021005-) to the S. Templecronan is a National Monument in State care, no. 13. (Westropp 1900-02, 134; Harbison 1972, 3-7; Sheehan 1982, 36) The following photographs are uploaded: CL010-021002-_01.jpg Temple Cronan from NW. CL010-021002-_02.jpg Temple Cronan from NW. CL010-021002-_03.jpg Temple Cronan from SE showing gabled shrine (CL010-021010-) SE of church. CL010-021002-_04.jpg Temple Cronan from W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 17 October 2016

• CL010-021003 Graveyard
  Description

  Situated in a lowlying well-sheltered area to N and NE of a damp marshy area. A triangular grass-covered area defined by straight well-built roughly coursed walls at NW and NE (at NW: H 1.35m; Wth 0.56m) and a curving uncoursed wall (H 1.3m) at S. A stile gives access midway along the NW wall. The graveyard slopes slightly to the W. Templecronan church (CL010-021002-) lies within and there are two slab shrines, one (CL010-021010-) SE of the church and the second (CL010-021011-) just outside the graveyard wall to the NE. There are two plain gravemarkers (H 0.52m and 0.71m) close to one of the shrines (CL010-021010-) and eight or nine low plain markers to the S and SW of the church. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 17 October 2016

• CL010-021004 Cross
  Description

  Situated on relatively high ground immediately N of a modern field wall c. 120m W of Templecronan church (CL010-021002-). The shaft of a limestone cross lies in two pieces, one on either side of a cross base. The E stone (L 1.47m; Wth 0.35-0.39m; T 0.2m) is slightly larger in all its dimensions (W stone: L 1.09m; Wth 0.36-0.37m; T 0.13m) and both pieces have significant natural vertical striations. Both pieces taper slightly and the ends are broken. The cross base is a roughly squared boulder (c. 0.92m E-W; 0.95m N-S) widening towards the base with a rectangular socket (Wth 0.42m; L 0.32m; D 0.21m) which held the shaft, and the possible weathered traces of carving to the front. Described in the OS Letters (O’Flanagan 1928, vol. 1, 36) as the pedestal and shaft of a cross of considerable height, this may have marked the termon of the monastery. Also mentioned (ibid.) are other crosses known to mark the limits of the termon but which by then were destroyed. The townland in which the remains lie is itself named ‘Termon’. According to Swinfen (1992,130) the cross was seen standing in 1893. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-021004-_01.jpg Cross base from N. CL010-021004-_01.jpg Larger cross-shaft from N. CL010-021004-_01.jpg Smaller cross-shaft from N. CL010-021004-_01.jpg Cross base and broken cross shafts from N. Revised by: Mary Tunney Date of revision: 13 February 2019

• CL010-021005 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Situated at the base of a rock face c. 90m S of Templecronan church (CL010-021002-). Named ‘Tobercronan’ on the OS 6-inch maps. The rock face is at NE and the area around the well is concreted over. A small oval opening allows access to the water. Offerings of money are left at the well and rags are tied to adjacent branches. An irregular drystone wall encloses both the well and a penitential station (CL010-021013-) (dims. of enclosed area c. 7 x 9m). A small stile at NW provides access. The following image has been uploaded: CL010-021005-_01.jpg View of holy well from SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 18 October 2016

• CL010-021007 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Listed as ‘Holy well’ in the RMP (1996) with the IG 12892, 19991 (ITM 528888, 699947). On inspection in 1999 this was described as being near the E end of a lowlying damp field with a huge natural boulder nearby to the E. It was apparently a simple ‘well’ enclosed by a drystone wall at S with a large upright limestone flag (H 0.96m) bearing no inscription or marking set in the wall on the S side. No votive offerings were apparent and it may not have been a holy well. The area around the well had been cleared of scrub. Further inspection in 2019 revealed no visible remains at this location. A local landowner remembers a small body of water in a solution hole in the limestone with an altar-like slab placed horizontally adjacent. It was covered over at some stage. As the remains could not be located the present ITM could not be verified. Revised by: Mary Tunney Date of revision: 30 April 2019

• CL010-021008 Penitential station
  Description

  Situated in a well-sheltered location along the E edge of a damp marshy area between Templecronan church (CL010-021002-) and a holy well (CL010-021005-). A subcircular cairn (5.8m NE-SW; 3.5m NW-SE; H 0.6-1m) in the N end of a subrectangular enclosure (int. dims. 8m NE-SW; 18m NW-SE) defined by a bank of earth and stone (Wth 4m at W; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.7-0.9m). There is some stone facing at the S end of the W wall. The N portion is formed by a later field boundary and a steep rock face (H 3.5m) forms the E side. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 February 2019

• CL010-021009 Enclosure
  Description

  In an undulating stony field immediately N of Templecronan church (CL010-021002-). A subcircular area (int. dims. 14m N-S; 8.5m E-W) defined by a bank of mostly stone and some earth. Some roughly cut boulders form an internal stone facing at E (H 0.4m) and the external ground level is much lower. A slightly raised platform in the SW quadrant obscures the bank in this portion. There is a small extension attached at E defined by banks. A number of house platforms (CL010-021012-) lie to the N in the same field. The following image has been uploaded: CL010-021009-_01.jpg View of enclosure from SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 October 2016

• CL010-021010 Shrine
  Description

  Situated in a graveyard (CL010-021003-) 5m SE of Templecronan Church (CL010-021002-). A gabled shrine, sometimes referred to as St. Cronan's grave, comprising two large slabs leaning inwards (N slab: L 1.69m; Wth 1.39m; T 0.05m; S slab: L 1.7m; Wth 1.43m; T 0.05m) enclosing a rectangular internal area of 1.3m by 0.92m. The S slab is broken at the top. Triangular slabs form the E and W ends. The W endstone (Wth 1.33m at base; 0.36m at top; H 1.52m) is slightly higher that the E endstone which is broken at the top. A second slab shrine (CL010-021011-) lies immediately outside the graveyard to the E. Shrines of this nature are ‘generally dated to the 7th century’ (Sheehan 1982, 40) and were probably designed to house the exhumed corporeal relics of notable ecclesiastics. These shrines are therefore likely to be much older than the church which is of 12th century date. The following photographs are uploaded: CL010-021010-_01.jpg Gabled shrine from SE with Temple Cronan (CL010-021002-) in the background. CL010-021010-_02.jpg Gabled shrine from SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 October 2016

• CL010-021011 Shrine
  Description

  Situated immediately outside the NE wall of the graveyard (CL010-021003-) around Templecronan Church (CL010-021002-). A gabled shrine, with two large slabs leaning inwards (L 1.45m WNW-ESE; Wth 1.05m; max. H 0.9m) open at the top, with a slab forming each gable end. A second slab shrine (CL010-021010-) is in the graveyard 5m SE of the Church. Shrines of this nature are ‘generally dated to the 7th century’ (Sheehan 1982, 40) and were probably designed to house the exhumed corporeal relics of notable ecclesiastics. These shrines are therefore likely to be much older than the church which is of 12th century date. The following photograph is uploaded: CL010-021011-_01.jpg Shrine from S. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 October 2016

• CL010-021012 Settlement deserted - medieval
  Description

  Situated in the field immediately N of Templecronan church (CL010-021002-). The grassed-over remains of a number of rectangular houses in a row aligned NNE-SSW (overall L c. 65m) are visible on the OS ortho aerial photographs and on Google Earth (photographed on 14 September 2009; accessed 19 October 2016). An enclosure (CL010-021009-) and the possible remains of other enclosures lie in the SW portion of the field. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 October 2016

• CL010-021013 Penitential station
  Description

  Located at a rock face within a walled area that also encloses a holy well ‘Tobar Chronáin’ (CL010-021005-), 96m S of Temple Chronáin (CL010-021002-). The penitential station comprises a circular stony mound (H 0.9m; diam. 5.5m E-W) with a natural stone, broken and cemented together in two places, erected on top (H 1.17m). It is in an enclosed area (c. 7m E-W; 9m N-S) defined at N by a steep rock face at the foot of which lies the holy well and by a stone wall (H 0.8-0.9m; Wth 0.6-0.85m) that curves around from NE to NW. A small path (Wth 0.6-1m) leads around the mound inside the wall. A stile at NW provides access to the penitential station and the holy well. According to the Ordnance Survey Letters (O’Flanagan 1928, vol. 1, 36) ‘stations’ were performed at Tobar Chronáin but no distinct pattern day was remembered. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-021013-_01.jpg View from N. Penitential station in walled area. CL010-021013-_02.jpg View from NW. Holy well and penitential station. CL010-021013-_02.jpg View from SE of penitential station. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 February 2019

• CL010-021014 Architectural fragment
  Description

  Situated on a rough boulder inside a wall enclosing farm buildings c. 80m NW of Temple Chronáin. A cut stone (L 0.77m; Wth 0.33m; T 0.15m) with two matching semicircular indentations along one side. The indentations (Wth 0.14m; distance apart 0.14m; D 0.03-0.04m) are neatly chamfered (chamfer D 0.08m) and may be the top portion of a two-light window. The provenance of this stone is unknown. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-021014-_01.jpg From SW. View of fragment set on boulder. CL010-021014-_02.jpg From above. Vertical close-up of fragment. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 February 2019

• CL010-023 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on the S slopes of a stony ridge. Listed as ‘ Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). On inspection in 1999 this was found to be a small roughly circular enclosure of relatively modern date defined by a narrow wall of loose drystone construction. The interior is overgrown. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 21 March 2016

• CL010-026001 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In a sheltered area of rocky scrub with higher ground to N and W and with a penitential station (CL010-026002-) standing at its NW edge. Named ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ on the Cassini edition (1916) of the OS 6-inch map. According to logainm.ie, ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ can be translated as ‘Well of the Hunters’. A small, natural, water-filled hollow (L 0.5m NW-SE; Wth 0.35m NE-SW; D 0.87m) is half-filled with water (D 0.42m) and contains some votive coin offerings Closely associated, c. 30m to the WSW, is an alignment (NW-SE) of four penitential stations (CL010-026003-, CL010-026004-, CL010-026005- and CL010-026006-). Three more penitential cairns (CL010-026007-, CL010-026008- and CL010-026009-) are located c. 90m to the SW; while c. 400m to the NE is another alignment (ENW-WSW) of four penitential cairns (CL006-140001-, CL006-140002-, CL006-140003- and CL006-140004-) with a fifth cairn (CL006-140005-) offset c. 90m to their S. Summary by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 14 December 2022

• CL010-026002 Penitential station
  Description

  At the NW edge of ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ (CL019-026001-), a holy well. A small square cairn (L 1.35m; Wth c. 1.35m; H 0.9m-1.2m) is capped by concrete and had a concrete cross on top, now broken and placed against the W face. Closely associated, c. 30m to the WSW, is an alignment (NW-SE) of four penitential stations (CL010-026003-, CL010-026004-, CL010-026005- and CL010-026006-). Three more penitential cairns (CL010-026007-, CL010-026008- and CL010-026009-) are located c. 90m to the SW; while c. 400m to the NE is another alignment (ENE-WSW) of four penitential cairns (CL006-140001-, CL006-140002-, CL006-140003- and CL006-140004-) with a fifth cairn (CL006-140005-) offset c. 90m to their S. Summary by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 14 December 2022

• CL010-026003 Penitential station
  Description

  On level rough grazing, scrub and exposed limestone pavement with higher ground to the W. This is the southernmost of an alignment (SE-NW) of four penitential stations (along with CL010-026004-; CL010-026005- and CL010-026006-) with the closest (CL010-026004-) located c. 8m to the NW. A tall, roughly circular drystone cairn (H 1.6-2m; diam. c. 2.2m) supports an upright flag, aligned E-W, on its level top. A field inspection in 1999 noted two possible collapsed cairns nearby: the first (c. 25m to SE) comprised a low, stone spread (H 0.5m; diam. 4.5m) with a large flag stone (L 2.3m; Wth 1m; T 0.17m), and the second (2m to its SSW), another stone spread (diam. 2m; H 0.7m). Also associated are ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ holy well (CL010-026001-) and another penitential station (CL010-026002-) c. 40m to the ENE, along with three more penitential cairns (CL010-026007-, CL010-026008- and CL010-026009-) located c. 60m to the SW. Further away (c. 450m to NE) is another alignment (ENE-WSW) of four penitential cairns (CL006-140001-, CL006-140002-, CL006-140003- and CL006-140004-) with a fifth cairn (CL006-140005-) c. 90m to their S. Summary by: Gearoid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload; 14 December 2022

• CL010-026004 Penitential station
  Description

  On level rough grazing, scrub and exposed limestone pavement with higher ground to the W. This is one of an alignment (SE-NW) of four penitential stations (along with CL010-026003-; CL010-026005- and CL010-026006-) with the closest located c. 8m to the SE (CL010-026003-) and c. 8m to the NW (CL010-026005-). A tall, roughly circular drystone cairn (H 1.3-1.6m; diam. 2m) carries a marking flag at N and is surrounded by a loose stone spread. Three irregular flags on the top of the cairn appear to be recent additions. Also associated are ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ holy well (CL010-026001-) and another penitential station (CL010-026002-) c. 45m to the ENE, along with three more penitential cairns (CL010-026007-, CL010-026008- and CL010-026009-) located c. 60m to the SW. Further away (c. 450m to NE) is another alignment (ENE-WSW) of four penitential cairns (CL006-140001-, CL006-140002-, CL006-140003- and CL006-140004-) with a fifth cairn (CL006-140005-) c. 90m to their S. Summary by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 14 December 2022

• CL010-026005 Penitential station
  Description

  On level rough grazing, scrub and exposed limestone pavement with higher ground to the W. This is one of an alignment (SE-NW) of four penitential stations (along with CL010-026003-; CL010-026004- and CL010-026006-) with the closest located c. 8m to the SE (CL010-026004-) and c. 8m to the NW (CL010-026006-). This is a tall, roughly circular (H 1.7-1.9m L 2-2.2m) well-built drystone cairn. Also associated are ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ holy well (CL010-026001-) and another penitential station (CL010-026002-) c. 50m to the E, along with three more penitential cairns (CL010-026007-, CL010-026008- and CL010-026009-) located c. 50m to the SW. Further away (c. 450m to NE) is another alignment (ENE-WSW) of four penitential cairns (CL006-140001-, CL006-140002-, CL006-140003- and CL006-140004-) with a fifth cairn (CL006-140005-) c. 90m to their S. Summary by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 15 December 2022

• CL010-026006 Penitential station
  Description

  On level rough grazing, scrub and exposed limestone pavement with higher ground to the W. This is the northernmost of an alignment (SE-NW) of four penitential stations (along with CL010-026003-; CL010-026004- and CL010-026005-) with the closest located c. 8m to the SE (CL010-026005-). This is a moss-covered, roughly circular drystone cairn (L 2m; H 0.9m) . Also associated are ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ holy well (CL010-026001-) and another penitential station (CL010-026002-) c. 60m to the ESE, along with three more penitential cairns (CL010-026007-, CL010-026008- and CL010-026009-) located c. 50m to the SW. Further away (c. 450m to NE) is another alignment (ENE-WSW) of four penitential cairns (CL006-140001-, CL006-140002-, CL006-140003- and CL006-140004-) with a fifth cairn (CL006-140005-) c. 90m to their S. Summary by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 15 December 2022

• CL010-026007 Penitential station
  Description

  On level rough grazing, scrub and exposed limestone pavement with higher ground to the W. One of a pair of cairns, along with CL010-026009- c. 3m to its S. This is a tall, well-built, roughly circular drystone cairn (H 1.4-1.8m; diam. 2.3m). A third cairn (CL010-026008-) stands nearby, c. 30m to the ESE. Also associated is an alignment (NW-SE) of four penitential stations (CL010-026003-, CL010-026004-, CL010-026005- and CL010-026006-) c. 70m to the NW, with ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ holy well (CL010-026001-) and another penitential station (CL010-026002-) a short distance (c.40m) beyond again, to the NW. Summary by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 15 December 2022

• CL010-026008 Penitential station
  Description

  On level rough grazing, scrub and exposed limestone pavement with higher ground to the W. Two other penitential stations (CL010-026007- and CL010-026009-) stand nearby, c.30m to the WNW. A roughly circular, drystone cairn (diam. 1.8-2m; H 1-1.4m) which is damaged and collapsing at SE. A rough slab near the centre of the top may be a recent addition. Also associated is an alignment (NW-SE) of four penitential stations (CL010-026003-, CL010-026004-, CL010-026005- and CL010-026006-) c. 55m to the NE, with ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ holy well (CL010-026001-) and another penitential station (CL010-026002-) a short distance (c.40m) beyond again, to the ENE. Summary by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 16 December 2022

• CL010-026009 Penitential station
  Description

  On level rough grazing, scrub and exposed limestone pavement with higher ground to the W. One of a pair of cairns, along with CL010-026007- c. 3m to its N. This is a low, roughly circular drystone cairn (H 0.8-1m; L 2m) with a slab on the top which is orientated E-W. A third cairn (CL010-026008-) stands nearby, c. 30m to the ESE. Field inspection in 1999 noted a collapsed site which may have been another penitential station located c. 13m to the SSE of CL010-026009- (L 1.9-2.1m; max. H 0.8m) with a flag on the top aligned NNW-SSE. Also associated is an alignment (NW-SE) of four penitential stations (CL010-026003-, CL010-026004-, CL010-026005- and CL010-026006-) c. 70m to the NW, with ‘Tobernafiaghanta’ holy well (CL010-026001-) and another penitential station (CL010-026002-) a short distance (c.40m) beyond again, to the NW. Summary by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 15 December 2022

• CL010-127 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On damp, rushy and partially overgrown rough pasture at the W edge of a formerly larger wetland area (marked ‘Liable to Flood’ on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map), and surrounded by improved pasture. Reported by Tom Coffey (SMR file), this overgrown fulacht fia is partially visible as a low subcircular mound (8m NNE-SSW; 6m WNW-ESE; H 0.6-0.9m) of blackened earth and friable stones. The SSW end is inaccessible due to briar and blackthorn overgrowth. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 26 May 2023

• CL010-128 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Near the W edge of an area of level, damp rough grazing with low cliffs running NE-SW to the W. This fulacht fia comprises a horseshoe-shaped bank (10.3m NNE-SSW; 9.5m WNW-ESE; max. int. H 0.75m at NNE; ext. H 0.5-0.9m) open towards the NW and enclosing a level central area (7.5m NW-SE; 4m NNE-SSW). There are several stones embedded in the bank at NE. One upright slab (H 0.25m) on the inner slope of the bank at SW may be the remains of a facing. A hazel and a whitethorn tree grow on the inner N edge of the interior. See attached image: CL010-128----_01.JPG Monument viewed from W Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 26 May 2023

• CL010-129 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Classified as a fulacht fia in the RMP (1996) on the basis of Tom Coffey's annotated 6-inch map (1994) which is marked at this location. This is a fairly level, low-lying area that has been partly reclaimed as pasture. Some hummocks are visible in the pasture, but the precise location is not certain and burnt mound material could be in the vicinity in the reclaimed land or in the scrubland to the S. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 21 January, 2014

• CL010-130 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In an area of mixed scrub and exposed limestone pavement. Listed as ‘Burial’ in the RMP (1996), on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). This small, subcircular, overgrown and damaged cairn (3.3m NE-SW; 3m NW-SE; av. H 0.6m; max. H 0.9m at NE) is truncated at NW, with a disturbed area (L 1.8m) extending NW, where irregular and slab-like stones are visible in the cairn’s composition. See attached image: CL010-130----_01.JPG Monument viewed from W. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 26 May 2023

• CL010-131 Quarry
  Description

  Situated in an area of rock outcrop and scrub. Listed as ‘Burial, possible’ in the RMP (1996). Indicated on a set of annotated maps in 1994 (pers. comm. T. Coffey, SMR file). On inspection in 1999 this was found to consist of two unused limestone headstones. The more regular one (2.08m x 0.95m; T 0.09-0.12m) lies to the W and is set on a few loose stones. It does not appear to mark a burial. The second slab (1.95m x 0.81m; T 0.17m) is 3m to the E. They are likely to have been intended for use elsewhere and were probably hewn from the rock in the 18th century as was a similar slab (with inscription) (CL010-237----) 60m to WSW. There are other graveslab quarries in the area, CL010-238---- is c. 50m to SW while another (CL010-213----) is some 500m to SW. The following image has been uploaded: CL010-131----_01.jpg View of two slabs from E. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 March 2016

• CL010-176 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In a generally stony area with damp ground adjoining W-N. Traces of a fulacht fiadh are exposed as a small, shallow deposit (L 0 .7m; Wth 0.3m; D 0.12m) of burnt stone and ash. Compiled by Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 26 May 2023

• CL010-237 Quarry
  Description

  Situated in an area of rock outcrop and scrub. An inscribed 18th-century limestone slab (L 2.05m; Wth 0.76m; T 0.12m) quarried out and set up on support stones to facilitate inscription. The slab has tipped off its support stones. The inscription (no longer easily legible) reads: 'Here lies the body of Cornelius O'Brien who departed this life 1735 Erected by his son Murthogh O'Brien'. Above the inscription are the letters 'IHS' with a cross rising from the bar of the 'H'. Two raised forearms, one at each side carry swords. An unworked stone stands as a marker immediately to NW. The slab is likely to have been intended for use elsewhere, possibly at Glencolumkille (CL010-038002-) where a Turlogh O'Brien (d. 1735) appears to be buried under a plain unmarked ledger slab. Similar slabs (although with no visible inscriptions) were quarried 40m to SE (CL010-238---), 60m to NE (CL010-131----) and 500m to SW (CL010-213----). This quarry was reported to the National Monuments Service by Nick Geh. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-237----_01.jpg View of slab in wet conditions with inscription barely visible (photo: Nick Geh). CL010-237----_02.jpg Inscription as deciphered (courtesy Nick Geh). CL010-237----_03.jpg View of slab in dry conditions. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 20 February 2019

• CL010-238 Quarry
  Description

  Situated in an area of rock outcrop and scrub. A limestone slab (L 2.03m; Wth 0.37m; T 0.16m), quarried out and raised to a working height and well finished. The area from where it was lifted is visible close by. It is likely to have been hewn out of the rock in the 18th century and intended for use elsewhere as was a similar slab (CL010-237---) 40m to NW where the inscription can still be made out in wet conditions. Two other similar slabs (CL010-131----) were quarried out and lie 50m to NE and there are two more (CL010-213----) some 500m to SW. This quarry was reported to the National Monuments Service by Nick Geh. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-238----_01.jpg View of slab from S. CL010-238----_02.jpg View of slab from N in its landscape setting. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 20 February 2019

• CL010-255 Hut site
  Description

  On a S-facing shelf at the S end of the Termon plateau within an extensive field system (CL010-217----). Noted by Keegan (2016, 95-6) and described as a circular area (11.93m E-W; 9.85m N-S) defined by a mound-like wall (Wth at base 2.36-3.1m) with a possible entrance at W. Visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi MapGenie orthophotography (2013-2018). A small enclosure (CL010-285----) lies c. 95m to the ENE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 4 July 2023

• CL010-285 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.

• CL010-286 Cist
  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.

• CL010-287 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.

• CL010-288 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.

Architectural heritage

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

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 Termon, 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 Termon.

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

Name

Termon · An Tearmann

Area

3,683,548 m² (368.35 ha, 910.22 acres)

Civil parish

Carran, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Carran, the unit of the census

Census 2022

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

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyconry, Clab, Coskeam, Crughwill, Fahee North, Rannagh East

Placenames

Termon 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.