# Drombohilly Lower, Co. Kerry: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Tuosist, barony of Glanarought, Co. Kerry; in Irish Drom Buachalla Íochtarach.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 3,289,546 m² (328.95 ha, 812.86 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 44 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 3,838 m² (0.38 ha, 0.95 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 2 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Tuosist, https://everytownland.com/kerry/parish/tuosist.md
- Barony: Glanarought
- Electoral division: Ardea, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 193 people lived in 85 households in the Ardea electoral division. 85% of households owned their home. 21% of homes were built since 2001. 21% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 31% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Kerry, https://everytownland.com/kerry.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/22818
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 71148
- Centre: latitude 51.797299, longitude -9.731895 (WGS 84)

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

44 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Drombohilly Lower, from 157 m² to 2,326,589 m² (232.66 ha, 574.91 acres); 26 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 1212726: 2,326,589 m² (232.66 ha, 574.91 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1212726.md
- Parcel 1220178: 176,279 m² (17.63 ha, 43.56 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1220178.md
- Parcel 1162191: 121,124 m² (12.11 ha, 29.93 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1162191.md
- Parcel 1218771: 98,773 m² (9.88 ha, 24.41 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1218771.md
- Parcel 1230001: 87,126 m² (8.71 ha, 21.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1230001.md
- Parcel 1221960: 86,808 m² (8.68 ha, 21.45 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1221960.md
- Parcel 1217370: 52,701 m² (5.27 ha, 13.02 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1217370.md
- Parcel 1158191: 52,549 m² (5.25 ha, 12.99 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1158191.md
- Parcel 1160551: 48,249 m² (4.82 ha, 11.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1160551.md
- Parcel 1245892: 46,662 m² (4.67 ha, 11.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1245892.md
- Parcel 1189389: 40,160 m² (4.02 ha, 9.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1189389.md
- Parcel 1148359: 39,972 m² (4 ha, 9.88 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1148359.md
- Parcel 1143692: 37,447 m² (3.74 ha, 9.25 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1143692.md
- Parcel 1202074: 32,961 m² (3.3 ha, 8.14 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1202074.md
- Parcel 1155565: 32,117 m² (3.21 ha, 7.94 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1155565.md
- Parcel 1246426: 14,972 m² (1.5 ha, 3.7 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1246426.md
- Parcel 4392885: 9,093 m² (0.91 ha, 2.25 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4392885.md
- Parcel 1241596: 7,584 m² (0.76 ha, 1.87 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1241596.md
- Parcel 4851724: 6,698 m² (0.67 ha, 1.66 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4851724.md
- Parcel 1192138: 5,660 m² (0.57 ha, 1.4 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1192138.md
- Parcel 2499045: 4,413 m² (0.44 ha, 1.09 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2499045.md
- Parcel 4392892: 4,339 m² (0.43 ha, 1.07 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4392892.md
- Parcel 1194183: 3,337 m² (0.33 ha, 0.82 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1194183.md
- Parcel 2537014: 3,291 m² (0.33 ha, 0.81 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2537014.md
- Parcel 1208709: 3,043 m² (0.3 ha, 0.75 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1208709.md
- Parcel 1214144: 2,199 m² (0.22 ha, 0.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1214144.md
- Parcel 1203227: 2,170 m² (0.22 ha, 0.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1203227.md
- Parcel 1141431: 2,095 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1141431.md
- Parcel 1195884: 2,070 m² (0.21 ha, 0.51 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1195884.md
- Parcel 1196236: 1,996 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1196236.md
- Parcel 1200057: 1,973 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1200057.md
- Parcel 1196551: 1,790 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1196551.md
- Parcel 1146831: 1,788 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1146831.md
- Parcel 1233451: 1,634 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1233451.md
- Parcel 1146563: 1,451 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1146563.md
- Parcel 1139806: 1,449 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1139806.md
- Parcel 1206948: 1,377 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1206948.md
- Parcel 2537018: 1,346 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2537018.md
- Parcel 1239108: 1,245 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1239108.md
- Parcel 2649154: 961 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2649154.md
- Parcel 1205240: 932 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1205240.md
- Parcel 2752041: 821 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2752041.md
- Parcel 1201172: 213 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1201172.md
- Parcel 1141692: 157 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1141692.md

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

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

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

2 applications, newest first.

- 3 Jul 2017, Kerry County Council 17626: Conditional. Permission. INSTALL A 'TRICEL NOVO' WASTE WATER TREATMENT UNIT FOLLOWED BY A 'TRICEL SANDCEL' SAND POLISHING FILTER TO SERVE THE EXISTING DWELLING AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KerryCC/AppFileRefDetails/17626/0
- 1 Mar 2017, Kerry County Council 17186: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. (A) RETAIN EXISTING GARDEN SHEDS AND VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AS CONSTRUCTED ON REVISED SITE LAYOUT AND (B) PERMISSION TO RENOVATE AND EXTEND THE EXISTING DWELLING, INCLUDING ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS TO FACILITATE THIS DEVELOPMENT. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KerryCC/AppFileRefDetails/17186/0

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

- Special Area of Conservation: Cloonee and Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood SAC, site code 001342, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/001342
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Cloonee And Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood, site code 001342
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Lehid Harbour, site code 001364

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- KE101-021: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-021----. In pasture, on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Drombohilly River. The cropmark of a bank and external fosse of a square enclosure (dims. c. 15m x c. 15m) is visible on an aerial photograph (ACAP, V.178/39-38) taken in 1955. This enclosure is not visible at ground level. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-022: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-022----. In pasture, on undulating ground, overlooking the valley of the Drombohilly River. Indicated as an oval raised area (c. 20m NE-SW; c. 15m NW-SE) defined by hachures on the 1895-7 OS 6-inch map and abutting a linear field boundary at NE. This possible enclosure is not visible at ground level. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-023: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-023----. In pasture, on a W-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Drombohilly River. A slightly raised oval area (36.5m E-W; 27.5m N-S) defined by an eroded grass-covered bank with an external fosse. Intermittent sections of the bank (Wth 1.7m; int. H 0.25m; ext. H 0.9m) are evident WSW-ENE and the fosse (Wth 1.2m; D 0.4m) is evident SW-NNE. A low WSW-ENE ridge occupies most of the interior. This is probably one of the three raths recorded in Drombohilly Lower/Upper in the 1930s, by Capt. D. B. O'Connell (KAS). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024001: Field boundary, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024001-. In rough hill pasture and cutaway bog, on a rocky W-facing slope. The remains of a field wall (T 0.5m; H 0.4m) extend (L c. 140m) N-S across the hillside. The wall has collapsed and base stones protrude above the surface of the bog. Stones are scattered on the exterior downslope. Several turf stands, which comprise stone bases for turf ricks, are visible in this area. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024002: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024002-. In rough pasture, on a rocky W-facing slope. A circular area (diam. 9m) defined W-WSW by a collapsed drystone wall (T 1.4-1.6m; H 0.4m) consisting of an inner and outer row of upright contiguous stones with a core of smaller stones. The wall is low and grass covered WSW-W. The entrance is at NNW, defined by an upright stone slab, set at a right angle to the line of the wall, on the SW side. The SE portion of the interior is raised (H 0.5m) to compensate for the upslope. A relict field system (KE101-024011-) is c. 16m to the N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024003: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024003-. In rough hill pasture, on a rocky S-facing slope. The remains of an oval hut site (3.1m E-W; 2m N-S) defined by an earth and stone bank (Wth 0.6m; H 0.4-0.6m). The S portion of the interior is raised and the N portion is cut (D 1.1m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. The top of the bank is level with the upslope along the N arc where it is faced with rough stone and slabs. The entrance (Wth 0.7m) is at E. Loose stones are scattered around the interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024004: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024004-. In rough hill pasture, on a rocky S-facing slope. The remains of an oval hut site (4.7m N-S; 3.8m E-W) defined by a grass-covered earth and stone bank (Wth 0.8m; H 1m). There is a break (Wth 1m) in the bank at S. The N portion of the interior is cut (D 0.4m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. Traces of external stone facing are visible at E. There is another hut site (KE101-024003-) 4m to the SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024005: Standing stone, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024005-. In rough hill pasture, on a break in a W-facing slope, overlooking a river valley. This standing stone (2.15m x 1.1m; H 1.8m) is subrectangular in plan and section and is orientated NW-SE. Packing-stones are visible at its NE side. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024006: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024006-. In rough hill pasture, near the S bank of a W-flowing stream, on a W-facing slope. A circular area (diam. c. 10m) defined by a low grass-covered bank SE-SW and by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.45m) SW-N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024007: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024007-. In rough hill pasture, on the N side of a ridge, on a rocky W-facing slope. The remains of a rectangular hut site (6.6m N-S; 5m E-W) defined on the W, N and E sides by an earth and stone bank (Wth 0.65m; H 1m) and on the S side by a scarp (Wth 1.2m). The S portion of the interior is cut (D 0.85m) into the upslope. A fosse-like depression (Wth 2.6m; D 0.35m) is visible on the W, N and part of the E sides of the hut site, externally. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024008: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024008-. In rough hill pasture, on a rocky W-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.8m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The W portion of the interior is raised (H 0.2m) and the E portion is cut (D 0.3m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. There is a possible entrance at WNW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024009: Standing stone - pair, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024009-. In level pasture, on the NW bank of a stream. Two stones, one prostrate (dims. 1.3m x 0.75m; T 0.25m) and the other upright (L 0.93m; T 0.55m; H 1.32m) are c. 0.7m apart. The overall alignment of the stones, if both were upright, would be ENE-WSW. An anomalous stone group (KE101-024010-) lies c. 8m to the SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024010: Anomalous stone group, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024010-. In rough hill pasture, on the N bank of a stream on a W-facing slope. This anomalous stone group consists of four upright stones. Three non-contiguous stones form an arc W-E. The centre stone (H 0.18m; 0.37m x 0.13m) is orientated WNW-ESE. The W stone (H 0.12m; 0.46m x 0.08m) is 0.14m from the centre stone and is orientated E-W. The E stone (H 0.18m; 0.41m x 0.12m), which is orientated N-S, is 0.43m from the centre stone. A fourth upright stone (H 0.3m; 0.92m x 0.18m) is 2.2m to the SW and is set parallel to the central stone. The space enclosed by the four stones contains some grass-covered stones. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024011: Field boundary, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024011-. In rough pasture, on a rocky W-facing slope. Relict field walls meander intermittently across the hillside, covering an area c. 1.15km E-W x c. 520m N-S. The walls (T 0.65m; H 0.7m) protrude above the surface of the bog with base stones set at right angles to the line of the wall. The remains of cultivation ridges were noted in this area. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-024012: Fulacht fia, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-024012-. In rough boggy pasture, on a S-facing slope on the N bank of a stream. A crescent-shaped mound (7.5m E-W; 5.2m N-S; H 0.8m) of burnt material protrudes above the surface of the bog and has an opening facing S. Burnt material is exposed intermittently on the mound. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-080: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-080----. In rough hill pasture, on a gentle break of a NW-facing slope. A rectangular area (6.6m NE-SW; 4.8m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. There is a hut site (KE101-080002-) to the NW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-080001: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-080001-. In rough hill pasture, on a break of a NW-facing slope. The remains of an oval hut site (4.1m NE-SW; 2.3m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.7m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. Loose stones are scattered around the exterior of the hut site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-080002: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-080002-. In rough hill pasture, on a break of a NW-facing slope. The remains of a rectangular hut site (3.4m NW-SE; 1.6m NE-SW) defined by a grass-covered wall (T 0.55m; H 0.3m) of earth and stone. Drystone-facing is visible along the base of the wall externally. There is a central entrance (Wth 0.4m) in the NE wall. The interior is raised (H 0.2m) above the external ground level. There is an enclosure (KE101-080----) in the immediate vicinity to the SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-080003: Field boundary, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-080003-. In rough hill pasture, on a break of a NW-facing slope. An E-W field wall (T 0.65m; H 0.3m) protrudes above the surface of the bog on the W bank of a river and extends to the W for a distance of c. 30m. It then curves to the NW for a distance of c. 30m, eventually disappearing into deeper bog. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-113: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-113----. In rough hill pasture, on a W-facing slope, at the head of a valley. The remains of an oval hut site (4.2m N-S; 3.1m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.4m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The W portion of the interior is raised and the E portion is cut (D 0.3m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-114: Fulacht fia, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-114----. In rough hill pasture, on the N bank of a river, on a W-facing slope. An oval mound (6m NE-SW; 3.2m NW-SE; H 0.55m) of burnt material, eroded by the river at SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-121: Turf stand, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-121----. In cutaway bog on a W-facing slope overlooking a river valley. A raised rectangular area (8m N-S x 1.6m E-W; H 0.3m) defined by stones around perimeter and scattering of stones in interior. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE101-135: Bridge, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE101-135----. Road bridge (Wth 9.2m; long axis NW-SE) spanning a minor W-flowing river. Body of coursed roughly dressed stone. Single segmental arch (span 3.05m) with roughly shaped voussoirs. Horizontal string course across face of bridge above arch. Parapets grass-covered. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE109-001002: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE109-001002-. In rough hill pasture, on a break on a N-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of an oval hut site (4.6m NE-SW; 3m NW-SE) defined by a partially grass-covered, drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of bog. There is loose rubble on the downslope to the N. Another hut site (KE109-001025-) is c. 25m to the NE. There is a relict field boundary (KE109-001026-) 15m to the SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE109-001003: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE109-001003-. In rough hill pasture, on a break on a N-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. A subrectangular area (5m NE-SW; 3.4m NW-SE at SW side; 1.4m NW-SE at NE side) defined by a partially collapsed, roughly constructed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.5m). Some lower course stones are set upright at right angles to the line of the wall. The interior is obscured by rubble and the NW portion is raised (H 0.3m) to compensate for the hillslope. There is a hut site (KE109-001027-) c. 14m to the E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE109-001004: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE109-001004-. In rough hill pasture, on a NW-facing slope with outcropping rock, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.75m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.65m; H 0.2m) which abuts a boulder at W. The SE portion of the interior is cut (D 0.2m) into the upslope and the NW portion is raised (H 0.4m) to compensate for the hillslope. The interior is covered in rubble. Relict field walls (KE109-001029-) are in the immediate vicinity. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE109-001025: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE109-001025-. In rough hill pasture, on a break in a NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a D-shaped hut site (3.2m NW-SE) defined by a partially grass-covered, collapsed, drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.7m) with a straight NW side (L 4.5m NE-SW). The SE portion of the interior is cut into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. The interior is level and is covered with rubble. Another hut site (KE109-001002-) is c. 25m to the SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE109-001026: Field boundary, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE109-001026-. In rough hill pasture, on a steep NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a collapsed curvilinear stone wall (T 0.65m; H 0.3m) which protrude above the surface of the bog. The wall commences 15m to the SW of a hut site (KE109-001002-), extends upslope to the SE for c. 65m and then curves to the E for c. 15m. Several gaps were noted in the wall. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE109-001027: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE109-001027-. In rough hill pasture, on a terrace on a NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4.7m NW-SE; 1.9m NE-SW) defined by a partially collapsed, grass-covered wall (T 0.75m; H 0.8m) of stone and clay mortar at SE, SW and NW. The NE wall (T 1.2m; H 0.8m) is shared with another hut site (KE109-001028-) which adjoins it at NE. Rubble is scattered in the interior. There is an enclosure (KE109-001003-) c. 14m to the W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE109-001028: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE109-001028-. In rough hill pasture, on a terrace on a NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4.2m NW-SE; 2m NE-SW) defined by a partially collapsed, grass-covered wall (T 0.75m; H 0.8m) of stone and clay mortar at NW, NE and SE. The SW wall (T 1.2m; H 0.8m) is shared with another hut site (KE109-001027-) which adjoins it at SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
- KE109-001029: Field boundary, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE109-001029-. In rough hill pasture, on a NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a curvilinear stone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.4m) extend upslope to the E from a hut site (KE109-001004-) at W for a distance of c. 16m. From here, one wall branches off to the SW for c. 24m and another branches off to the NE for c. 35m. The main wall continues E for c. 52m and then curves to the NW for c. 50m. Rubble is scattered downslope from these walls. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

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

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Drombohilly Lower, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are water.
- Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Drombohilly Lower.
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/kerry/drombohilly-lower.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/kerry/drombohilly-lower.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/kerry/drombohilly-lower.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Drombohilly Lower with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kerry: https://everytownland.com/kerry.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Ardea: https://everytownland.com/kerry/ardea.md
- Derrylough: https://everytownland.com/kerry/derrylough.md
- Drombohilly Upper: https://everytownland.com/kerry/drombohilly-upper.md
- Garranes: https://everytownland.com/kerry/garranes-71358.md
- Glantrasna: https://everytownland.com/kerry/glantrasna.md
- Lehid: https://everytownland.com/kerry/lehid-72078.md
- Uragh: https://everytownland.com/kerry/uragh.md

A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.

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Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

- Page: https://everytownland.com/kerry/drombohilly-lower
- In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/kerry/drombohilly-lower