Fustane Lower

3 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Fustane Lower, from 2,244 m² (0.22 ha, 0.55 acres) to 969,941 m² (96.99 ha, 239.68 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 6 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Fustane Lower 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 Fustane Lower 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

• 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

• KE084-022012 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Coombane Hill. A subrectangular area (8.8m N-S; 5m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.5m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The wall is best preserved at E. There is a possible entrance in the NE corner. The interior slopes down to the S. 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

• KE084-023 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. c. 5m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.3-0.4m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The wall is poorly preserved along the E arc, existing only as a scatter of stones. There is an entrance (Wth 1m) at W. Another hut site (KE084-023014-) abuts the S arc. 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

• KE084-023001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of an oval hut site (5m N-S; 2.4m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.2m) of grass-covered stones which protrude above the surface of the bog. Another hut site (KE084-023014-) is c. 5m to the S. 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

• KE084-023002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4m N-S; 2m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.8m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The wall is best preserved along the N side. The wall decreases in height (H 0.4m) along the W and S sides. Loose stones are scattered along the E side. There is an entrance at 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

• KE084-023003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of a circular hut site (3.4m N-S; 3m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.6m). The N portion of the interior is cut (D 0.6m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. There is a scatter of stones within the level interior and around 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

• KE084-023004 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of a circular hut site (3.4m N-S; 3.2m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.5m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The N portion of the interior is cut (D 0.5m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. The interior slopes down to the S. Loose stones are scattered on the downslope externally. A wall from a network of relict field boundaries (KE084-023005-) emerges from the bog c. 25m E of this 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

• KE084-023005 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. A section of relict field wall (T 0.5m; H 0.4m), consisting of upright stones set at right angles to the line of the wall, protrudes intermittently above the surface of bog. The wall originates c. 25m E of a hut site (KE084-023004-) and meanders (L c. 130m) in a general W to SW direction as far as the river bank. Midway along this stretch, a N-S wall extends for a distance of c. 60m to the S where it disappears into the bog. Most of the stones are collapsed and embedded in the peat. 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

• KE084-023006 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. An E-W section of relict field wall (T 0.6m; H 0.5-0.8m) protrudes above the surface of the bog. The wall originates near the E bank of a stream and extends to the E for a distance of c. 100m and then turns to the SE before disappearing into deeper bog. Some of the upright stones are set at right angles to the line of the wall. Many of the stones have either fallen or are embedded in the peat. 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

• KE084-023007 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain, on the W bank of a stream. A square area (4.5m E-W; 4.4m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.6m). A farm road overlies the location of the W and part of the N walls. The road has collapsed into the interior, making the interior slightly higher than the surviving walls. A dense growth of rushes obscures the walls of the enclosure. 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

• KE084-023008 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3.5m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.65m; H 0.25-0.5m) W-S which protrudes above the surface of the bog. A stretch of a wall from a network of relict field boundaries (KE084-023010-) skirts the N arc. 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

• KE084-023009 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of a circular area (diam. 3m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.3-0.5m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. There is a break in the wall at 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

• KE084-023010 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. A WNW-ESE section of a field wall extends (L c. 100m) to the WNW from the W bank of a river. The wall (T 0.4m; H 0.4m) skirts the N arc of a hut site (KE084-023008-). At its W terminal this section abuts another wall (on a N-S axis) which extends to the S (L 65m) and N (L c. 90m) of the junction. The initial part of the N section extends to the N for 20m before it disappears into the bog. It re-emerges after a distance of c. 15m and continues for c. 30m before disappearing into the bog again. 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

• KE084-023011 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. A N-S section of field wall extends downslope for a distance of c. 50m between two terraced areas to the N and S. The collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.3m), which protrudes above the surface of the bog, consists of some upright slabs set at right angles to the line of the wall. Loose stones are scattered at either side of the wall. A hut site (KE084-023012-) adjoins the W side of the field 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

• KE084-023012 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.2m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.4m; H 0.2m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The stones along the W arc are grass covered. A relict field boundary (KE084-023011-) adjoins the hut site along the E arc. 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

• KE084-023013 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of an oval hut site (3.2m N-S; 2m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.4-0.6m). The wall is best preserved W-E where it is composed of larger stones. Loose stones are scattered around the interior and on the downslope 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

• KE084-023014 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 1.5m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. Loose stones are scattered within the interior and around the hut site externally. A hut site (KE084-023----) abuts the N arc and another hut site (KE084-023001-) is c. 5m 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

• KE084-026 Hut site
  Description

  In rough pasture, on the break of a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Roughty River. The remains of a rectangular hut site (5m E-W; 3m N-S) defined by a grass-covered, collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.2m). Loose stones are scattered within the interior and around 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

• KE084-027 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough pasture, between a N-S track and inside the loop of river, on the SW-facing slope of Mangertonbeg Mountain. A level semicircular area defined by dark foliage may indicate the location of the enclosure. It is indicated as a small rectangular enclosure (c. 6m NW-SE; c. 3m NE-SW) and marked 'sheepfold' on the 1846 and 1895 OS 6-inch maps. The 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

• KE084-054 Hut site
  Description

  In rough peaty pasture, on a level area on the W bank of a river. The remains of a rectangular hut site (3.5m N-S; 2m E-W) defined by a collapsed, grass-covered drystone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.5m) on the N, E and S sides and by a grassed-over clay escarpment (H 1.5m) on the W side. There is an entrance (Wth 0.8m) at the NW corner. 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

• KE084-055001 Field boundary
  Description

  In a level area of cutaway bog, on the SW-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. An exposed section of a NE-SW relict field wall (T 0.8m; H 0.4-0.6m) extends to the NE for a distance of c. 22m from the bog face (H 0.6m) at SW. The wall, which is white in colour and in a ruined condition, is set on the base clay. The wall can be further traced in the uncut bog. There is an enclosure (KE084-055002-) c. 60m to the WNW and a cairn (KE084-055003-) c. 130m 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

• KE084-055002 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough peaty pasture, on the E-facing slope of Mangerton Mountain. A circular area (diam. 5.3m) defined by a wall of eleven contiguous stones (c. H 0.4m; 1.1m x 0.3m) N-WNW, which protrude above the surface of the bog. There is a cairn (KE084-055003-) c. 70m to the SW and a pre-bog field boundary (KE084-055001-) c. 60m to the ESE. 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

• KE084-055003 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In rough pasture, on the top of a low hill, on the lower S-facing slopes of Mangerton Mountain. A circular grass-covered cairn (diam. 3.8m; H 0.5m) with stones exposed intermittently around the perimeter. There is an enclosure (KE084-055002-) c. 70m to the NE and a pre-bog field boundary (KE084-055001-) c. 130m 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

Architectural heritage

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

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

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Fustane Lower, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

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

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

Name

Fustane Lower

Area

1,900,491 m² (190.05 ha, 469.62 acres)

Civil parish

Kenmare, and its townlands

Barony

Glanarought

Electoral division

Cappagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

404 people lived in 149 households in the Cappagh electoral division. 90% of households owned their home. 40% of homes were built since 2001. 19% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 11% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Bausheen, Caher East, Derreenacahill, Fustane Upper, Gortnacurra

Placenames

Fustane Lower 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.