Cloontreem
Townland in the civil parish of Kilcatherine, barony of Bear, Co. Cork; in Irish Cluain Troim
- Area
- 220 ha
- 544 acres
- Land parcels
- 30
- registered freehold, median 18,411 m² (1.84 ha, 4.55 acres)
- Zoning
- G3
- Greenbelt1
- Planning
- 3
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
30 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Cloontreem, from 44 m² to 456,252 m² (45.63 ha, 112.74 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 17 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 20 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
13 Mar 2006Conditional
Construction of dwelling & installation of mini treatment plant system
Permission · Cork County Council, 06/416
30 Mar 2005Conditional
Dwellinghouse and garage
Permission · Cork County Council, 05/1949
20 Dec 2004Conditional
Installation of waste water mini-treatment system for dwellinghouse
Permission · Cork County Council, 04/9352
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
- Special Protection Area: Beara Peninsula SPA 004155
Recorded monuments
- CO115-023 Hut site
Description
On E side of narrow valley on S side of Slieve Miskish Mountains. Roughly circular probably corbelled, dry-stone built hut (5m E-W; 4.5m N-S) cut into hillslope. Walling (int. H 1.45m) c. 1m in thickness and crudely constructed. Interior flat and lower than ground level. (O'Brien 1970, 18). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO115-057 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
Description
In rough mountain pasture, on level patch of ground sheltered by rock outcrop to E, on lower S-facing slope of Maulin Hill, towards W end of Beara peninsula. Ruined gallery (L c. 2.4m; Wth 1.25m at SW) aligned NE-SW;represented by two erect side stones to SE, one upright and one fallen sidestone to NW. Two displaced roof stones partially cover NE end. Cupmarks on most easterly roofstone. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO115-058 Enclosure
Description
In rough mountain pasture, broken by rock outcrop at W side of stream valley, on lower S-facing slope of Maulin Hill. Arc (C 12.2m) ESE->WNW formed by double line of upright contiguous slabs (max. H 0.8m) with grass-covered core (int. H 0.45m; ext. H 0.4m; Wth 1.5m). Line of enclosure to W defined by rock outcrop. Entrance (Wth 1.4m) marked by two upright parallel slabs set at right angles to line of bank. Hut site adjoins rock outcrop at W side of interior. Consists of circular area (5.3m N-S; 4.7m E-W) defined by stone bank (ext. H 0.55m). Line of upright contiguous stones form inner facing W->E; three sets of double uprights noted to NW. Modern walling to SW indicates modern use as sheep shelter. Small sub-rectangular (4m NW-SE; 2.9m NE-SW) enclosure adjoins outer edge of enclosure to ESE. Interior defined by rough stone bank. Entrance to NE (Wth 0.6m) defined by two upright parallel slabs. Complex lies in SW corner of rectangular field enclosed by rough line of stones. Other disused field boundaries to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO115-058001 Hut site
Description
In rough peaty hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope and within an enclosure (CO115-058003-). The remains of a D-shaped hut site (3.6m E-W), which abuts the E side of the enclosure, defined by a collapsed linear wall (L 5.6m; T 0.6m; H 0.4m) along the straight E side and elsewhere by a curving scarp (H 0.5m) from which stones are protruding. Another hut site (CO115-058002-) is c. 60m to the S. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-058002 Hut site
Description
In rough peaty hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope and within an enclosure (CO115-058003-). The remains of a D-shaped hut site (2.9m N-S) defined by the partially bog-covered lower courses of a curving drystone wall (T 0.4m; H 0.2m) with a straight S side (L 3m) consisting of the linear face of outcropping rock. The interior of the hut site is obscured by rushes. Another hut site (CO115-058001-) is c. 60m to the N. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-058003 Enclosure
Description
In rough peaty hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope overlooking Cloontreem valley and Berehaven Harbour. An irregularly shaped area (c. 100m N-S; c. 65m E-W) is defined by a collapsed drystone wall (max. T 1m; max. H 0.8m), the lower courses of which protrude above the surface of the bog. The mainly curvilinear wall consists of a variety of stones, some of which are set upright at right angles to the line of the wall. A small circular enclosure (CO115-058----) lies in the W half of this enclosure. A hut site (CO115-058001-) abuts the inner E wall of the enclosure and a second hut (CO115-058002-) lies c. 30m to the S of the first and within the interior of the enclosure. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-059 Field boundary
Description
On E side of stream, between it and southern foothills of Maulin Hill, peat cutting has revealed stone walls, constructed on underlying mineral soil. Most northerly wall (H 0.2m; Wth 1m) consists of rough line of stones, extending c. NE-SW for 16.5m; contains many upright slabs at right angle to line of wall. Runs into turf bank (H 0.2m) at NE end. Possible to follow further 25m as uprights protrude above peat surface, ending at second turf bank (H 0.2m). Second similar wall (L 12.6m) parallel to first, lies 7.6m to S. Wedge tomb (CO115-057---) 156m to E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO115-060 Field boundary
Description
In bogland, on W-facing slope overlooking stream valley to Eagle Hill. Peatcutting has revealed collapsed stone wall (H c. 0.6m; Wth c. 1.7m) running NNE-SSW, which disappears into turf bank (H 0.9m) to NNE. Some upright stones noted. Lower down same slope are numerous disused field boundaries (rough lines of stones, some upright, visible above shallow peat (H 0.2m). Other features noted include small circular enclosure (diam. 4m) adjoining E side of disused field boundary. 40m E of enclosure is cairn of small boulders (3.7m N-S; 3.7m E-W); edge well defined on W side. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO115-060001 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 4.6m) is defined by an earthen bank (Wth 0.9m; H 0.2m) from which stones protrude intermittently E-SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-060002 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a rush-covered rise on a W-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3.4m) defined by a stone wall (T 0.9m; H 0.4m) which has collapsed inwards and obscures the interior. The base stones protrude from the remaining shallow bog. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-060003 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----). The remains of a D-shaped hut site (3.7m E-W) was exposed by turf-cutting and is defined by a curving bank (Wth 0.5m; H 0.15m) through which mainly contiguously set stones (H 0.2m) protrude W-SE with a straight W side (L 3.4m). The interior slopes down gently towards the centre. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-060004 Enclosure
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----) on a SW-facing slope in the Cloontreem valley. A circular area (diam. 10.4m) is defined W-E by the remains of a low earthen bank (Wth 0.8m; H 0.2m) from which the tops of stones protrude intermittently, and by intermittent traces of the bank E-W. The interior slopes down to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-060005 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2m) defined by a stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.3m) which has collapsed into the interior. The original base stones protrude above the surface of the remaining shallow bog. A relict wall from the field boundary network skirts the N arc of the hut site. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-060006 Hut site
Description
In rough, rush-covered, undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 4.8m) defined by an inner and outer row of contiguously set stones (T 1m; H 0.4m) which protrude S-N above the surface of the remaining bog, and by intermittent traces of stones N-S. A relict wall from the field boundary network is 1m to the W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-060007 Cairn - unclassified
Description
In rough undulating, rush-covered, hill pasture, on a W-facing slope and within an area of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----). The largely grass-covered remains of a circular cairn (diam. 3.4m; H 0.4m), comprising stones of varying shape and size, features traces of kerbing along its W arc. There is a hut site (CO115-060008-) 3m to the E. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-060008 Hut site
Description
In rough, rush-covered, undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 1.8m) defined by a stone wall (T 0.4m; H 0.3m) which has collapsed into the interior. The larger lower course stones protrude above the surface of the bog. A cairn (CO115-060007-) is 3m to the W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-060009 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a rise on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----). Turf-cutting has exposed the remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.8m) which are defined by the lower courses of a stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.5m) that protrudes above a low uncut bank of peat. Rubble is scattered in the level interior and intermittently around the perimeter of the hut site. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-060010 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-060----). Turf-cutting has exposed the remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.6m) which is now defined by a stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.3m) that protrudes intermittently above the surface of the remaining shallow bog. The interior is raised (H 0.15m) at the W and is cut (D 0.1m) into the upslope at the E to compensate for the hillslope. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-086 Hut site
Description
On a level bog-covered terrace, on a SW-facing hillslope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3.6m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 0.7m; max H 0.3m) from which stones intermittently protrude NW-SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-087 Field boundary
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a rocky SW-facing slope. The remains of two stretches of relict stone field boundaries (T 0.6m; H 0.45m) extend in a general N-S direction as they protrude above the surface of the bog. Both walls are c. 70m in length and are located c. 40m apart. Many stones are set at right angles to the line of the mainly curvilinear walls. Occasionally the stones run into deeper bog. A hut site (CO115-087001-) abuts the E side of the northernmost wall. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-087001 Hut site
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a rocky SW-facing slope. The remains of a D-shaped hut site (4.8m E-W) defined by a curving stone wall (T 0.55m; max. H 0.4m) with a straight W side (L 4.6m). The stone wall protrudes above the surface of the bog. The level interior is in pasture. This hut site abuts the E side of the northernmost of two relict field boundaries (CO115-087----) at the W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-087002 Hut site
Description
In a sheltered hollow, on a rocky SW-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (4.4m E-W; 3.9m N-S) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 0.6m; H 0.35m) with stone inclusions NE-SW and by the inner face of the bank SW-NE. The level interior of the hut site is raised (H 0.9m) at the SW and cut (D 0.6m) into the upslope SW-NE to compensate for the hillslope. There is an enclosure (CO115-087003-) c. 20m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-087003 Enclosure
Description
In a sheltered hollow, on a rocky SW-facing slope overlooking Cloontreem valley and Berehaven Harbour. A rectangular area (10m E-W; 8m N-S) is defined by the remains of a stone wall (T 0.5m; max. H 0.55m), consisting of large stones at W, N and E and at S by the face of outcropping rock. There is a hut site (CO115-087002-) c. 20m to the N. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-087004 Hut site
Description
On a bog-covered spur, on a rocky SW-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (2.4m N-S; 2.3m E-W) defined by a stone wall (T 0.45m; H 0.4m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The hut site is raised (H 0.4m) at the SW to create a level interior. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090001 Field boundary
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope. Turf-cutting has exposed a network of several stretches of relict stone field boundaries (max. T 0.6m; max. H 0.5m) throughout an irregularly shaped area (c. 700m N-S; c. 600m E-W). The relict walls are mainly curvilinear and consist of stones that protrude intermittently above the remaining uncut bog. The stones are set generally at right angles to the line of the wall. In marshy hollows the walls run on into the uncut bog. There are several gaps and breaks in the walls. There are seven hut sites (CO115-090002-, CO115-090003-, CO115-090006-, CO115-090007-, CO115-090008-, CO115-090009- and CO115-090010-), a fulacht fia (CO115-090004-) and an enclosure (CO115-090005-) within the field boundary network. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090002 Hut site
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a terrace on a W-facing slope within a network of pre-bog field boundaries (CO115-090001-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 7m) defined by a partially eroded gorse-covered bank (Wth 0.9m; H 0.3m) of earth and stone. Traces of an inner and outer row of contiguous slabs are visible along the W arc. Tufts of gorse grow in the level interior. Another hut site (CO115-090003-) is 5m to the W and a fulacht fia (CO115-090004-) is 10m to the S. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090003 Hut site
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a terrace on a W-facing slope within a network of pre-bog field boundaries (CO115-090001-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 5.4m) defined by a poorly preserved, gorse-covered, earth and stone bank (Wth 1m; H 0.2m) that is interrupted by several small gaps. Tufts of gorse grow in the level interior. Another hut site (CO115-090002-) is 5m to the E and a fulacht fia (CO115-090004-) is 5m to the SE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090004 Fulacht fia
Description
In rough hill pasture, within a network of field boundaries (CO115-090001-). A horseshoe-shaped mound (7.8m NE-SW; 4.4m NW-SE; H 0.4m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil. The opening (Wth 2m) faces a waterlogged area to the NW. Two hut sites (CO115-090002-, CO115-090003-) lie 10m to the N and 5m to the NW, respectively. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090005 Enclosure
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a terrace within an area of pre-bog walls (CO115-090001-) on a W-facing slope in Cloontreem valley. A circular area (14m E-W; 13m N-S) is defined by traces of an inner and outer row of contiguous slabs (Wth 1m; H 0.45m) protruding above the surface of the bog. Most slabs are upright and the remainder are either leaning or fallen. A large boulder is incorporated into the wall at NE. A 2m wide gap at NNE may indicate the entrance. Rushes obscure most of the level interior. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090006 Hut site
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a terrace within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-090001-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 4.5m) defined by the jumbled lower course of a stone wall (T 0.9m; H 0.45m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. Rubble is scattered in the level interior which is raised (H 0.3m) at the W and cut (D 0.35m) into the upslope at the E to compensate for the hillslope. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090007 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-090001-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam 2m) defined by the collapsed lower courses of a stone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.4m) which protrude above the surface of the bog. A break (Wth 0.4m) at the N may indicate the entrance location. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090008 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-090001-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam 2.1m) defined by a stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.55m) which survives best NE-S. Elsewhere the wall of the hut site has collapsed downslope to the W. The hut site is raised (H 0.2m) at the W and cut (0.4m) into the upslope at the E creating an almost level interior. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090009 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-090001-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2m) defined by a jumbled stone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.2m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The level interior, which is obscured by rushes, is raised (H 0.3m) at the W and cut (D 0.1m) into the upslope at the E to compensate for the hillslope. The hut site is sheltered by outcropping rock at the N and is skirted at the W by a relict wall from the network of field boundaries. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-090010 Hut site
Description
In rough undulating hill pasture, on a W-facing slope within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-090001-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2m) defined by a jumbled stone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.4m) that is resting on, and protrudes above, the surface of the bog. Occasional large stones occur along the perimeter. The hut site is raised (H 0.25m) at the W and cut (D 0.1m) into the upslope at the E creating an almost level pasture interior. A relict wall from the network of field boundaries abuts the hut site at the S. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-149001 Hut site
Description
In rough pasture, on a rocky terrace on the lower SE-facing slopes of Eagle Hill. The remains of a roughly circular hut site (diam. 2.6m) defined by the lower courses of a roughly constructed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.5m), the base stones of which protrude above the surface of the bog. Outcropping rock is incorporated into the wall at the W and the interior is level. Another hut site (CO115-149002-) is 5m to the S. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-149002 Hut site
Description
In rough peaty pasture, on the S side of a rocky terrace, on the lower SE-facing slopes of Eagle Hill. The remains of a D-shaped hut site (1.9m N-S) defined by the partially bog-covered lower courses of a curving drystone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.5m) with a straight N side (L 2.1m), consisting of the linear face of outcropping rock at N. The drystone wall mainly consists of stone slabs that are set at right angles to the line of the wall and that lean against each other. There is a hut site (CO115-149001-) 5m to the N and another hut site (CO115-149003-) is 5m to the W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-149003 Hut site
Description
In rough pasture, on a rocky terrace on the lower SE-facing slopes of Eagle Hill. The remains of a D-shaped hut site (1.7m N-S) defined by the partially bog-covered lower courses of a curving drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.6m) with a straight N side (L 2.8m) which comprises the linear face of a large boulder at the N. The drystone wall consists mainly of leaning stone slabs which are set at right angles to the line of the wall. The interior is obscured by rushes. Another hut site (CO115-149002-) is 5m to the S. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-149004 Hut site
Description
In a rough pasture spur, on a rocky terrace on the lower SE-facing slopes of Eagle Hill. The remains of a rectangular hut site (3.4m NW-SE; 2m NE-SW) defined by a partially collapsed drystone wall (T 0.5m; max. H 0.7m), the base stones of which protrude above the surface of the bog. The SE and SW sides are largely collapsed. Stone slabs that are set at right angles to the line of the wall and leaning against each other are visible on the NE and NW sides of the hut site. Another hut site (CO115-149001-) is c. 40m to the W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-155 Standing stone
Description
In rough pasture, on a NE-SW ridge with a view S-W to Castletownbere and Berehaven Harbour and the Miskish Mountains. This standing stone (0.75m x 0.35m; H 1.25m) is roughly rectangular in plan and is orientated NE-SW. The stone leans to the SE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-156 Standing stone
Description
In rough pasture, on a terrace on a SW-facing hillslope with a view S-W to Castletownbere and Berehaven Harbour and the Miskish Mountains. This standing stone (0.6m x 0.3m; H 0.9m), which protrudes above the surface of the bog, is irregular in plan and is orientated NE-SW. The upper portion of the NW face of the stone has broken off. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO115-157 Burnt mound
Description
In rough pasture, on bog, on a SW-facing slope. The remains of an eroded irregular mound (c. 5m NE-SW; c. 3m NW-SE; H 0.1m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil on the NW bank of a stream. Burnt material is also scattered along the bed of the stream for a distance of c. 6m. There is a hut site (CO115-023----) c. 60m to the NE and a standing stone (CO115-156----) c. 80m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Cloontreem.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Cloontreem.
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Cloontreem with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Cloontreem · Cluain Troim
- Area
- 2,200,364 m² (220.04 ha, 543.72 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kilcatherine, and its townlands
- Barony
- Bear
- Electoral division
- Killaconenagh, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Killaconenagh electoral division: 1,613 people in 685 households; 62% of households own their home; 29% of homes were built since 2001; 13% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 12% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Derrymihin West, Foildarrig, Kilmackowen, Rodeen
- Placenames
- Cloontreem 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.