Annagh More
Townland in the civil parish of Killaha, barony of Magunihy, Co. Kerry
- Area
- 352.5 ha
- 871 acres
- Land parcels
- 32
- registered freehold, median 7,198 m² (0.72 ha, 1.78 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 0
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
32 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Annagh More, from 690 m² to 3,050,516 m² (305.05 ha, 753.8 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 14 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Annagh More 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
No planning application touches the townland of Annagh More 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.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
- Special Area of Conservation: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Caragh River Catchment SAC 000365
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks And Caragh River Catchment 000365
Recorded monuments
- KE076-005 Enclosure
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a W-facing slope and within a field system (KE076-005005). An irregular-shaped area defined by a roughly constructed stone wall (T 0.5m; H 1.1m). The wall is linear along the W (L 7.4m) and N (L 5.3m) sides and curvilinear elsewhere. There is an entrance (Wth 0.5m) at N. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-005001 Hut site
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a break on a W-facing slope and within a field system (KE076-005005-). The remains of an oval hut (3.3m N-S; 2.2m E-W) defined by the lower courses of a drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.65m) which protrude above the surface of the bog. The upper reaches of the wall have collapsed into the interior and along the perimeter. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-005002 Hut site
Description
In rough hill pasture, on the S edge of a terrace and within a field system (KE076-005005-). The remains of a circular hut (diam. 2m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.4m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The wall has collapsed inwards obscuring the interior. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-005003 Hut site
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a terrace and within a field system (KE076-005005-). The remains of an oval hut (2.5m N-S; 1.4m E-W) defined by the lower courses of a drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.6m). The wall is best preserved along the inner face SE-W. The outer face is obscured by collapse from the upper reaches of the wall. There is a spill of loose stones to the S. The S portion of the interior is raised slightly at S and cut slightly into the upslope at N to compensate for the hillslope. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-005004 Hut site
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a terrace and within a field system (KE076-005005-). The remains of a circular hut (diam. 2.6m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.5m) which is best preserved NE-SW. There is a spill of rubble externally to the S. The S portion of the interior is raised (H 0.2m) and the N portion is cut slightly into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope and create a level interior. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-005005 Field system
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a generally W-facing slope with occasional rock outcrops, overlooking the valley of the Flesk River. Curvilinear stretches of collapsed stone walls, which cover an area (c. 270m NNW-SSE; c. 180m ENE-WSW), protrude intermittently above the surface of the shallow bog, indicating fields of many shapes and sizes. Rubble from the walls is scattered downslope. An enclosure (KE076-005----) and six hut sites (KE076-005001-, KE076-005002-, KE076-005003-, KE076-005004-, KE076-005006-, KE076-005007-) lie within the field system. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-005006 Hut site
Description
In rough heather-clad hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope and within a field system (KE076-005005-). The remains of a rectangular hut (6.4m NW-SE; 2m NE-SW) defined by a well-constructed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 1.3m) which is set on top of large base stones. The NE wall is cut into the upslope to give a level interior. There is an entrance (Wth 0.4m) near the SE corner. Another hut site (KE076-005007-) is c. 2m to the SW. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-005007 Hut site
Description
In rough heather-clad hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope and within field system (KE076-005005-). The remains of an oval hut (3m NE-SW; 2.3m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.6m). Heather-clad sods obscure the wall NW-E. The wall cut (D 0.4m) into the upslope along the NE arc. Rubble is scattered downslope to the S. Another hut site (KE076-005006-) is c. 2m to the NE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-006 Enclosure
Description
In rough heather-clad hill pasture, on a terrace on a S-facing slope to the W of The Paps of Dana. A roughly D-shaped area (dims. 10.7m NE-SW) defined by a well-constructed drystone wall (T 0.8m; H 1.4m) with a straight NE side (L 9m). There is an entrance (Wth 1.4m) at NE. The SW portion of the interior is raised (H 0.2m) and the NE portion is cut (D 0.5m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope and create a level interior. Two hut sites (KE076-006001-, KE076-006002-) are c. 40m to the S and another hut site (KE076-006004-) is c. 40m to the N. There is a relict field wall (KE076-006005-) c. 100m to the NE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-006001 Hut site
Description
In rough heather-clad hill pasture, on a break on a S-facing slope to the W of The Paps of Dana. The remains of an oval hut (3.2m NW-SE; 2.4m NE-SW) defined by a partially heather-covered, collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.3m). External facing of upright contiguous stones is visible SE-W. The SW portion of the interior is raised (H 0.3m) at SW and cut (D 0.2m) into the upslope at NE to compensate for the hillslope and create a level interior. Another hut site (KE076-006002-) is c. 5m to the ENE. An enclosure (KE076-006----) is c. 40m to the N and there is a relict field wall (KE076-006005-) c. 170m to the NNE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-006002 Hut site
Description
In rough heather-clad hill pasture, on a break on a S-facing slope to the W of The Paps of Dana. The remains of a circular hut (diam. 2.4m) defined by a drystone wall (T 0.65m; H 0.6m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The hut is best preserved E-S, where large stones are visible in the lower course. The N portion of the interior is cut (D 0.5m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. Rubble is scattered downslope. Another hut site (KE076-006001-) is c. 5m to the WSW. An enclosure (KE076-006----) is c. 40m to the N and there is a relict field wall (KE076-006005-) c. 150m to the NNE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-006003 Hut site
Description
In rough heather-clad hill pasture, on a break on a S-facing slope to the W of The Paps of Dana. The remains of a circular hut (diam. 2.3m) defined by a partially heather-covered, collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.5m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The wall is best preserved E-S. The S portion of the interior is raised (H 0.2m) and the N portion is cut (H 0.3m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope and create a level interior. Another hut site (KE076-006004-) is c. 30m to the W and there is a relict field wall (KE076-006005-) c. 50m to the NNE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-006004 Hut site
Description
In rough heather-clad hill pasture, on a break on a S-facing slope to the W of The Paps of Dana. The remains of an oval hut (2.8m N-S; 2m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.6m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. A rock outcrop is incorporated into the wall at NE. The N portion of the interior is cut (H 0.3m) into the upslope to create a level interior. There is an enclosure (KE076-006----) c. 40m to the S. Another hut site (KE076-006006-) is c. 35m to the NW and there is a relict field wall (KE076-006005-) c. 80m to the NE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-006005 Field boundary
Description
In rough heather-clad hill pasture, on a S-facing slope to the W of The Paps of Dana. The remains of a roughly linear stone wall (T 0.65m H 0.4m) which protrudes intermittently above the surface of the bog and extends (L c. 250m) W along the hillside. Upright stones (H 0.8m) occur at irregular intervals along the wall. Three hut sites (KE076-006001-, KE076-006002-, KE076-006003-) are c. 170m, c. 150m and c. 50m to the SSW, respectively and another two hut sites (KE076-006004-, KE076-006006-) are c. 80m and c. 90m to the SW, respectively. There is an enclosure (KE076-006----) c. 100m to the SW. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-006006 Hut site
Description
In rough heather-clad hill pasture, on a S-facing slope to the W of The Paps of Dana. The remains of an oval hut (2.2m N-S; 1.7m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog and is partially obscured by heather. The wall is best preserved E-NW. The level interior is cut (D 0.2m) into the upslope at N. Rubble is scattered downslope to the S. Another hut site (KE076-006004-) is c. 35m to the SE. There is a relict field wall (KE076-006005-) c. 90m to the NE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-041001 Fulacht fia
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a W-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Flesk River. A grass-covered oval mound (9m E-W; 6m N-S; H 1.2m) of burnt material which protrudes above the surface of the bog. A stream flows close to the SE arc. A fulacht fia (KE076-041002-) is c. 10m to the SW. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-041002 Fulacht fia
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a W-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Flesk River. A grass-covered horseshoe-shaped mound (12m E-W; 8m N-S; H 1.15m) of burnt material with an opening facing SE. Mound material is exposed at SE where it is being eroded by a stream. There is a possible fulacht fia (KE076-041001-) c. 10m to the NE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-041003 Fulacht fia
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a W-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Flesk River. A grass-covered horseshoe-shaped mound (9.5m N-S; 6m E-W; H 1.45m) of burnt material on the SE bank of a stream. The opening faces a wet area to the E. There is some mound material exposed at S. A fulacht fia (KE076-041002-) and a possible fulacht fia (KE076-041001-) lie c. 50m to the S. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-042001 Field boundary
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a S-facing slope overlooking the valley of the Flesk River. The curvilinear remains of a stone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.4m) which extends (L c. 90m) downslope to the S, ending near recent a field boundary. The wall protrudes intermittently above the surface of the bog. Fallen rubble is embedded in bog beside the wall. There is an enclosure (KE076-042004-) c. 70m to the SW. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-042002 Enclosure
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Flesk River. A circular area (diam. 23m) defined by an inner and outer row of upright contiguous stone slabs (T 1.4m; H 1.1m) which is infilled with stones and clay W-NE and by a low similar-type wall NE-SW which protrudes intermittently above the surface of the bog. No enclosing element is visible SW-W where the bog appears to be deeper. The NW arc is cut (D 0.75m) into the upslope to create a level interior. There is a hut site (KE076-042003-) in the S sector. There are relict field walls (KE076-042005-) immediately to the NW and there is an enclosure (KE076-042004-) c. 25m to the SE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-042003 Hut site
Description
In the S sector of an enclosure (KE076-042002-). The remains of an oval hut (2m N-S; 1.6m E-W) defined by a collapsed, grass-covered drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The hut is best preserved N-S. The interior is obscured mainly by grass-covered rubble. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-042004 Enclosure
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Flesk River. An irregular-shaped area (11m E-W; 8.6m N-S) defined by a partly-collapsed drystone wall (T c. 0.85m; max. H 0.7m). The straight W side and the curving wall NW-E are grassed over. The straight S wall is formed by a field wall, the base of which appears to be relict and the upper section appears to be more recent. The W portion of the level interior is raised (H 0.4m) to compensate for the hillslope. There is an enclosure (KE076-042002-) c. 25m to the NW and a relict field wall (KE076-042001-) c. 70m to the NE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-042005 Field boundary
Description
In rough hill pasture, on a W-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Flesk River. The curvilinear remains of a stone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.4m) which protrude intermittently above the surface of the bog. The wall extends (L c. 62m) to the N from an enclosure (KE076-042002-), it then curves around in a westerly direction for a distance of c. 37m and further curves to the SW for c. 70m. A continuation of the initial stretch of wall continues to the N for a further c. 15m. Taller stones (max. H 0.7m) occur at intervals along the wall. Fallen rubble is embedded in the bog beside the wall. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-043 Hut site
Description
In rough, heather-clad hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Flesk River. The remains of a rectangular hut (6.15m NE-SW; 3.1m NW-SE) defined by a partially heather-covered, collapsed wall (T 0.7m; H 1m) of stone and clay mortar. The wall is best preserved along the NE and SW arcs. A break in the wall at SE may indicate an entrance. A roughly constructed wall across the NE sector appears to be a later addition. Fallen rubble is scattered internally and externally at SE and SW. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
- KE076-073 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.
- KE076-074 Hut site
Description
'This is a sub-rectangular stone built hut, measuring 1.2m in diameter internally. The walls are of drystone construction, averaging 0.5m thick and averaging 0.5m thick and averaging 1m in height. No internal features were noted. A possible entrance to the south has been partially blocked by collapse. This hut is surrounded by an outer enclosure, measuring 8m north-south by 8m east-west, now in a collapsed state, the roughly coursed walls being 1m wide and 0.6m high. Extensive collapse occurs around the site.' The above description was published in F. Coyne, 'Islands in the clouds: an upland archaeological study on Mount Brandon and the Paps, Co. Kerry.' (Kerry Co. Council in association with Aegis Archaeology, 2006). Date of upload: 15 December 2011
- KE076-075 Hut site
Description
'This is a small circular denuded hut, measuring 3m in diameter internally. The walls are of drystone construction, surviving to a maximum of two courses in height, averaging 0.45m thick and 0.3m in height. An entrance occurs on the southwest side of the site, 0.9m wide and marked on its northern side by a large limestone slab. No internal features were noted.' The above description was published in F. Coyne, 'Islands in the clouds: an upland archaeological study on Mount Brandon and the Paps, Co. Kerry.' (Kerry Co. Council in association with Aegis Archaeology, 2006). Date of upload: 15 December 2011
- KE076-076 Hut site
Description
'This is a roughly made, oblong, denuded hut, measuring 3m north-south by 3.2m east-west in diameter internally. The walls are of a drystone construction, surviving to a maximum of four courses in height, averaging 0.6m thick and 0.5m in height. A possible entrance occurs on the southwest side of the site, but is partially obscured by collapse. No internal features were noted. A concentration of collapsed stone on the southeastern side may represent the remains of a second, possibly conjoined hut.' The above description was published in F. Coyne, 'Islands in the clouds: an upland archaeological study on Mount Brandon and the Paps, Co. Kerry.' (Kerry Co. Council in association with Aegis Archaeology, 2006). Date of upload: 15 December 2011
- KE076-077 Hut site
Description
'This is a small oval denuded hut, measuring 5m north-south by 4m east-west internally. The walls are of drystone construction, surviving to a maximum of two courses in height, averaging 0.5m thick and 0.35m in height. An entrance occurs on the southwest side of the site, 0.9m wide and marked on its northern side by a large limestone slab. No internal features were noted. The ground in the immediate vicinty is very waterlogged.' The above description was published in F. Coyne, 'Islands in the clouds: an upland archaeological study on Mount Brandon and the Paps, Co. Kerry.' (Kerry Co. Council in association with Aegis Archaeology, 2006). Date of upload: 15 December 2011
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Annagh More.
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
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_307 (ZIP).
- 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 Annagh More with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kerry.
The townland
- Name
- Annagh More
- Area
- 3,525,006 m² (352.5 ha, 871.05 acres)
- Civil parish
- Killaha, and its townlands
- Barony
- Magunihy
- Electoral division
- Brewsterfield, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Brewsterfield electoral division: 805 people in 281 households; 89% of households own their home; 42% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 4% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Annagh Beg, Coolcurtoga, Derrymaclavlode, Glen, Gortacareen, Islandmore
- Placenames
- Annagh More 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.