Aghatubrid

41 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Aghatubrid, from 175 m² to 510,798 m² (51.08 ha, 126.22 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

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

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Aghatubrid.

Recorded monuments

• KE088-005 Hut site
  Description

  In poor mountain pasture high on the S slopes of Aghatubrid, overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay. A drystone, roughly circular structure underlies a lintelled lamb shelter. A rectangular sheepfold abuts a rock-face to N. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1115. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 31 July 2013

• KE088-014 Megalithic structure
  Description

  This site is located in upland pasture on the crest of a ridge that extends SW from Aghatubrid mountain. It commands a wide outlook to Valencia Harbour at NW and Ballinskelligs Bay at S. The early ecclesiastical site of Kilpeacan (KE088-015001-) lies about 200m to ENE. The site consists of a roughly rectangular arrangement of upright slabs, open at W, measuring approximately 3.7m ENE-WSW x 2m NNW-SSE. Two uprights occur 1.85m E of this arrangement. The N side of the monument is composed of three uprights, ranging from .3m to 1m high. A possible packing stone occurs outside the upright at E, and measures .14m high. An upright, .25m high x .6m wide, and a large recumbent slab, now partly overgrown by sod, 2.2m x 1.05m x .2m, delineates its S side. Two uprights occur close to the E end of the monument, one set inside the line of the other. The upright at N is disposed at right angles to the E end of the middle stone at the N side, and measures .97m high and .66m x .18m at base. The upright at S measures .73m x 1.49m x .2m thick. Outside the monument to E, the two uprights, set one behind the other, maintain a roughly similar alignment to its S side. They average .3m high and .75m wide x .11m thick. The site has been interpreted as the remains of a megalithic tomb by Henry (1957, 84). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1469. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE088-015001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  Kilpeacan Grave Yard / Cill Pheacáin: This site is located on the S facing slope of the spur that extends W from Poilelogh mountain, and affords far reaching views towards Ballinskelligs Bay at S. It comprises a rectangular enclosure with a pillar stone, a leacht, a cross-inscribed pillar, a possible gable-shrine, two rectangular house sites and numerous low grave-markers. Enclosure: The area enclosed is subrectangular in plan and measures 56m E-W x 37m N-S. It slopes markedly down to S and is bounded by a much denuded stone wall, the lower courses of which are formed of large slabs. A stretch at S is constructed along the top of a low, near vertical rock-face, and traces of drystone facing survive along a portion of its inner face at N. Much of the enclosing wall, which averages 1.2m high and 1m wide, appears to have been modified relatively recently. Modern field walls abut the enclosure at N and S, and spoil from a drain has been deposited against it at NE and E. The modified entrance to the site is midway along the E boundary wall. It originally measured about 2m wide and is provided near its inner end with two jamb stones, 1.2m and 1.3m high, set at right angles to its sides. See attached plan of monument taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 144 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 922. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-015002 House - early medieval
  Description

  Rectangular Buildings: The foundations of the S end of the smaller rectangular building (KE088-015002-), which measures 11.1m N-S x 3.6m E-W internally, abut the enclosing element in the SE quadrant of the site. The wall footings average .8m wide and survive to an average height of .5m. Opposed entrance gaps occur near the N ends of the side-walls. A large annex or yard, roughly rectangular in plan, is located on its W side. This measures 13.2m N-S x 8m E-W and is enclosed by the remains of a low wall. An entrance gap occurs at NW. See attached plan of monument taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 144 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 922. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-015003 Leacht
  Description

  Leacht and Cross-Inscribed Pillar: The leacht (KE088-015003-) is poorly preserved and is located approximately midway between the two rectangular buildings. It appears to have originally consisted of a nearly square platform of stones, c. 3.5m x 3.5m x .4m high, the sides of which were retained by a series of large upright slabs set end-to-end. These slabs survive best at S and W, though a number incline markedly outwards. The core of the structure is visible as a mass of small stones which includes much quartz. A slab bearing a circular perforation, .03m in diameter, lies on the surface of the leacht, while another, with a .09m wide circular perforation, lies just outside its SE corner. These slabs may derive from a gable-shrine, like the example on the leacht at nearby Killoluaig (KE088-010002-). See attached plan of monument taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 144 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 922. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-015004 Cross-inscribed pillar
  Description

  The cross-inscribed pillar (KE088-015004-) is located at the NW corner of the leacht. It measures .37m x .33m at base and stands 2.9m high, tapering markedly towards its top. A poorly preserved Latin cross is carved on its badly weathered W face. See attached drawing of cross-inscribed pillar taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 145 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 922. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-015005 Pillar stone
  Description

  Pillar stone (KE088-015005-): This stone stands close to the entrance of the enclosure, 1.5m from its S side. It is a broad, tapering slab which inclines slightly to W. It stands 1.7m high, is orientated NNW-SSE and measures .9m x .15m at base. A single cupmark is located on its W face. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 922. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-015006 Graveyard
  Description

  Approximately 300 uninscribed grave-markers occur within the enclosure. These are mainly located in its S sector, where there is a noticable clustering in the vicinity of the leacht, and they presumably date to the period of use of the site as a ceallúnach (KE088-015008-). The Delaps recorded that children were buried near the S boundary of the enclosure, while adults tended to be interred in the central area (KE088-015006-) of the site (1910, 188). One grave-marker, located in the interior of the house site at SW, bears a Latin cross and is inscribed 'In Memory of P. Egan’. See attached plan of monument taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 144 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 922. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-015007 House - early medieval
  Description

  The second rectangular building (KE088-015007-) is located in the SW quadrant of the site and abuts the enclosing wall at S. It measures 12.1m N-S x 5.5m E-W internally, and its wall footings average 1m wide and survive to an average height of .5m. There are poorly defined, opposed entrance gaps midway along the side-walls, the W example measuring .9m wide. The house is divided internally by a transverse wall near its N end. See attached plan of monument taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 144 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 922. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-015008 Children's burial ground
  Description

  Approximately 300 uninscribed grave-markers occur within the enclosure. These are mainly located in its S sector, where there is a noticable clustering in the vicinity of the leacht, and they presumably date to the period of use of the site as a ceallúnach (KE088-015008-). The Delaps recorded that children were buried near the S boundary of the enclosure, while adults tended to be interred in the central area (KE088-015006-) of the site (1910, 188). One grave-marker, located in the interior of the house site at SW, bears a Latin cross and is inscribed 'In Memory of P. Egan’. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 922. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-015009 Shrine
  Description

  A slab bearing a circular perforation, .03m in diameter, lies on the surface of the leacht, while another, with a .09m wide circular perforation, lies just outside its SE corner. These slabs may derive from a gable-shrine, like the example on the leacht at nearby Killoluaig (KE088-010002-). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 922. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-017 Hut site
  Description

  In rough pasture on the SW spur of Aghatubrid, a short distance SW of Kilpeacan early ecclesiastical site (KE088-015001-). An overgrown but excellently preserved hut of subrectangular plan with drystone corbelled walls built against the overhanging S face of an outcrop ridge. A lintelled doorway with slightly inclining coursed jambs is located in the S wall and measures .65m wide at base. The upper section of the overhanging rock and a series of overlapping lintels create a sloping roof giving a maximum internal height of 2m. A small aperture is located toward the E end of the roof. The floor, of bedrock and slabs, features a narrow platform at the base of the rear wall. D: 3.4m x 2.1m. H: 2m. T: 1m. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1116. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 31 July 2013

• KE088-018 Megalithic structure
  Description

  This site lies about 250m ESE of KE088-014---- and is bisected by a field boundary and drain. It is composed of ten orthostats arranged in an approximately rectangular plan, and is open at its SW end. It measures 7m NE-SW x 4.25m NW-SE. Five stones comprise the S side, the taller stones occurring at either end. They vary from .2m to 1.7m high and from .75m to 1.1m long. The second stone from W is partly incorporated into the field boundary, and a slab set at right angles to the side, which may have acted as a buttress, is exposed in the drain between the third and fourth stones. A large boulder is located immediately outside the westernmost stone, but does not appear to have formed part of the monument. Two stones survive at the monument's NE end. The S stone is .55m high and 1m long, while an overgrowth of sod largely conceals the stone at N. Two orthostats are all that remain of the NW side. The stone at W is 1.15m high and 1.25m long. Most of the second stone has been incorporated into the field boundary. Its exposed portion measures .68m high and .9m long. Henry interpreted the site to be remains of either a 'megalith or of a hut' (1957, 84). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1470. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE088-019 Hut site
  Description

  On the N side of a tributary of Derreen river, in low-lying boggy pasture. A circular setting of upright slabs averaging .3m high and .3m wide. The largest, at W and .8m high, may denote the location of entrance. The external walling is completely sod-covered, but appears to average .8m thick. D: 3.7m x 3.3m. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1117. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 31 July 2013

• KE088-049 Hut site
  Description

  About 50m E of KE088-005----. A crudely built drystone corbelled hut of subrectangular plan. A pair of upright slabs mark the .7m wide entrance at NW. Two uprights revet the internal wall-face. D: 2.5m x 2m. H: 1m. T: .8m. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1118. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 31 July 2013

• KE088-050 Hut site
  Description

  On the lower SW slopes of Aghatubrid, overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay to S. The ruined remains of a drystone rectangular hut, its S side no longer extant. A few slabs protrude above the sod-covered walls. D: 2.9m. H: .2m. T: .6m. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1119. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 31 July 2013

• KE088-051 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Not marked on the OS maps, this well was located c. 270m E of Kilpeacan ecclesiastical site (KE088-015001-). It was referred to locally as a holy well and was filled in during the 1940s. No surface trace of it remains. Lying face down on a field boundary c. 20m to N is a large cross-inscribed slab which formerly stood close to the well (local information). Measuring 2.18m long and .5m in maximum width, it features an equal-armed linear cross close to one end. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1051. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-051001 Cross-inscribed pillar (present location)
  Description

  Holy well KE088-051---- was located c. 270m E of Kilpeacan ecclesiastical site (KE088-015001-). It was referred to locally as a holy well and was filled in during the 1940s. No surface trace of it remains. Lying face down on a field boundary c. 20m to N is a large cross-inscribed slab which formerly stood close to the well (local information). Measuring 2.18m long and .5m in maximum width, it features an equal-armed linear cross close to one end. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1051. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-056 Enclosure
  Description

  Not marked on the OS maps, this ruined circular enclosure is located high on the S side of Aghatubrid mountain overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay to SW. The enclosing bank is severely eroded and a modern NNE-SSW field boundary bisects the site. The bank has large stones incorporated along its base, but appears to be mostly of earth and gravel construction. It averages 2.2m wide and has a maximum internal height of 1.5m at N. It is .5m high externally and encloses an area 13.5m N-S x 15.6m E-W. There is a prominent entrance located at E marked by two large, upright slabs set .87m apart and aligned WNW-ESE. Both are rectangular in elevation and they measure 1.35m x .88m x .15m and 1.1m x .7m x .15m. A third, similarly aligned slab is located 1.05m to N It measures 1.06m x .75m x .15m and is irregular in elevation. Abutting it at right angles on its S side is a fourth slab, .98m x .6m x .1m. Presumably the latter two formed part of the entrance. There are no features discernible in the interior of the enclosure. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 698. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

Architectural heritage

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

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Aghatubrid.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Aghatubrid with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kerry.

Name

Aghatubrid · Achadh Tiobraid

Area

4,002,743 m² (400.27 ha, 989.1 acres)

Civil parish

Caher, and its townlands

Barony

Iveragh

Electoral division

Emlagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Emlagh electoral division: 962 people in 381 households; 79% of households own their home; 32% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 41% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballard Lower, Ballard Upper, Cloghanecarhan, Derreen, Kilcoman, Laharan South, Tullig

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Aghatubrid 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.