Glantrasna

20 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Glantrasna, from 361 m² to 6,440,533 m² (644.05 ha, 1,591.49 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 9 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Glantrasna 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 Glantrasna 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: Cloonee and Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood SAC 001342
• Special Area of Conservation: Caha Mountains SAC 000093
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Caha Mountains 000093
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Cloonee And Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood 001342

Recorded monuments

• KE109-036 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, to the S of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. A roughly pear-shaped area (int. 11.2m N-S; 6.8m E-W) defined by the lower courses of a roughly built, drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.7m) which is partly grassed over. The lower course, which comprises large boulders, protrudes above the blanket bog. Smaller stones occur on top of the lower course. Rubble from the collapsed upper courses is covered by bog along the perimeter. A field boundary (KE109-036001-) is situated c. 30m to the E 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

• KE109-036001 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, to the S of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. A relict field wall extends upslope to N from a W-flowing stream towards the S bank of another stream at N. The linear section of wall (L c. 38m), which emerges from blanket bog at S, comprises a low, grass-covered bank (Wth c. 1m; H 0.4m) of earth and stone. The wall disappears into deeper bog for c. 22m and then rises again onto drier ground. The remaining section (L c. 20m), which curves to the NW, comprises a bank (Wth c. 1.8m; H 1m) of earth and stone. Both sides of this bank are stone-faced, surviving best on the NE face. An enclosure (KE109-036----) is situated c. 30m 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

• KE109-037001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, to the W of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a rectangular hut site (3.4m NE-SW; 1.7m SE-NW) defined by a grass-covered stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.1m). The tops of the stones in the wall protrude above the sod at irregular intervals. The interior is 0.2m higher than the external ground level. There is another hut site (KE109-037002-) 34m 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

• KE109-037002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, to the E of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a rectangular hut site (3.8m E-W; 1.9m N-S) defined by the lower courses of a crudely built wall (T c. 0.65m; H 0.65m) consisting of stone and earth. An upright slab (H 0.65m) forms the inner face of the wall at W. There is an entrance (Wth 0.5m) in the N wall. Rubble from the collapsed upper courses lies along the perimeter. There is moss and grass cover on the rubble and along the wall. Three hut sites (KE109-037001-, KE109-037004-, KE109-037005-) are situated 34m to the W, 56m to the SW and 10m to the E, respectively. There is another hut site (KE109-037003-) immediately 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

• KE109-037003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, to the N of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a D-shaped hut site (1.9m N-S) defined by the lower courses of a curving drystone wall (T c. 0.6m; H 0.4m) with a straight N side (L 2.4m E-W). Large stones in the N wall are haphazardly set against a natural scarp. The drystone wall is grass covered. There is an entrance (Wth 0.55m) at S. The hut site is built-up (H 0.2m) externally at S, creating a level interior. There is another hut site (KE109-037002-) immediately 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

• KE109-037004 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, to the S of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a circular hut site (int. diam. 3.2m) defined by the grass-covered lower course of a drystone wall (T c. 0.5m; int. H 0.05-0.1m, ext. H 0.2m) with a break at NE. The stones protrude through the grass cover along the top of the wall and along the external face of the hut site. There is another hut site (KE109-037002-) 56m to the NE. 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

• KE109-037005 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, to the N of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a rectangular hut site (3.4m NE-SW; 2.3m SE-NW) defined by the lower courses of a partly collapsed drystone wall (T c. 0.6m; H 0.5m). The lower course stones are moss and grass covered and protrude above the blanket bog. The wall is built up (H 0.3m) externally at SW creating a level interior. The interior is covered in blanket bog. Two other hut sites (KE109-037002-, KE109-037006-) are 10m to the W and 20m to the E, respectively. 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

• KE109-037006 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope, on the N bank of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a rectangular hut site (2.6m NW-SE; 2m SW-NE) defined by a grass-covered drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.5m) at NW, NE and SW and by the vertical face (H 0.7m) of outcropping rock at SE. Rubble from the collapsed upper courses is scattered along the perimeter. There is another hut site (KE109-037005-) 20m 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

• KE109-045 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break of the steep NE-facing slope of Droppa Mountain. A circular area (diam. 6.6m) defined by the lower courses of a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m at base, 0.4m at top; H 1.15m) which tapers from the base to the top. The lower course protrudes above the bog. Rubble from the collapsed upper courses is scattered along the perimeter, especially along the downslope at NE. There is an entrance (Wth 0.6m) at NE. 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

• KE109-045001 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough pasture, on a break in the NE-facing slope of Droppa Mountain. A roughly rectangular area (int. 14m NW-SE; 8.5m SW-NE) defined by a partly collapsed curving drystone wall (T c. 0.5m; H 0.5m) S-N and by a grass-covered bank (Wth c. 0.5m; H c. 0.2m) on the straight NE and SE sides. The lower courses of the wall consist of large stones which protrude above the bog. The wall narrows slightly towards the top. 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

• KE109-046 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, at the base of the steep NW-facing slope of Droppa Mountain. A roughly rectangular area (int. dims. 7.8m NE-SW; 5m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed, linear drystone wall (T c. 0.5m; H 0.55m) at SE, by outcropping rock at SW, by a collapsed drystone wall and outcropping rock at NW and by a drystone wall which is built on top of low outcropping rock at NE. The collapsed upper courses of the roughly built wall are scattered along the perimeter. 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

• KE109-047 Hut site
  Description

  In rough pasture, on a SW-facing slope in the valley floor of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of an oval hut site (3.1m E-W; 2.4m N-S) defined by a sod- and grass-covered stone wall (T c. 0.55m; H c. 0.2m). The lower course stones protrude above the grass at intervals along the perimeter. The hut site is built-up (H 0.2m) externally at W, creating a level 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

• KE109-071 Standing stone
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a W-facing slope, to the S of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. This standing stone (0.82m x 0.25m; H 0.7m) is roughly rectangular in plan and section and is orientated N-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

• KE109-072 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the NW-facing slope of Coomnadiha Mountain. A stretch (L c. 24m) of relict field wall (T c. 0.55m; H 0.8m), which is largely in a collapsed state, meanders upslope through blanket bog. Many of the lower course stones are set upright at right angles to line of wall and protrude above the surface of the 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

• KE109-073001 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a S-facing slope, to the N of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. An oval area (15.8m E-W; 14m N-S) defined by a drystone wall (T c. 1.1m; H 0.8m) which is cut (D 0.7m) into the upslope at N and built up (H 0.8m) externally at S. The wall survives best NW-NE with the lower course stones exposed along the inner face. The wall is totally collapsed NE-NW with the rubble spilling downslope to the S. The lower course stones protrude above the bog and are partly grassed over. Two hut sites (KE109-073002-, KE109-073003-) are located within the NW and SE sector of the enclosure, respectively. There is another hut site (KE109-073004-) immediately 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

• KE109-073002 Hut site
  Description

  Within the NW sector of an enclosure (KE109-073001-). The poorly preserved remains of a circular hut site (diam. c. 2m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.4m) which survives best SE-N. There is a break in the wall N-SE. The lower course stones in the wall protrude above the bog. The hut site is cut (D 0.2m) into the upslope at N and built up (H 0.2m) externally at S. There is another hut site (KE109-073003-) in the SE quadrant 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

• KE109-073003 Hut site
  Description

  Within the SE sector of an enclosure (KE109-073001-). The remains of a subcircular hut site (4.4m N-S; 3.6m E-W) defined by a drystone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.35m) which survives best along the external S arc. The lower course stones protrude above the bog and are partly grassed over. The hut site is cut (D 0.3m) into the upslope at N and built up (H 0.25m) externally at the S. The level interior is obscured by rushes. There is another hut site (KE109-073002-) in the NW quadrant 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

• KE109-073004 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a S-facing slope to the N of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.5m) defined by a drystone wall (T c. 0.7m; H 0.5m) which is built up (H 0.4m) externally at S. Only the tops of the lower course stones protrude through the bog. Drystone facing is well preserved on the S wall, externally. There is an enclosure (KE109-073001-) situated immediately 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

• KE109-074001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a hollow on the crest of ridge, to the N of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3m) defined by a roughly built, drystone wall (T c. 0.55m; H 0.35m). The large lower course stones protrude above the bog and are partly grass covered. There is a possible entrance at SE where a break in the wall occurs. Another hut site (KE109-074002-) is immediately 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

• KE109-074002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a hollow on the crest of a ridge, to the N of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 4.1m) defined by a roughly built, drystone wall (T c. 0.55m; H 0.4m) which survives best NW-SW. The wall SW-NW is defined by the tops of stones, which protrude through the bog. Many lower course stones protrude above the bog and are grass covered. There is a hut site (KE109-074001-) immediately to the N and an enclosure (KE109-074003-) is 25m 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

• KE109-074003 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a hollow on the S side of a crest of an E-W ridge on Coomnadiha Mountain. A circular area (diam. c. 4.2m) defined by the lower courses of a partly collapsed, drystone wall (T c. 0.6m at base, 0.3m at top; H 1m) which narrows as it rises. Boulders are incorporated into the wall at NE, SE, SW and NW. Rubble from the collapsed upper courses is strewn along the perimeter. There is a hut site (KE109-075002-) 25m 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

• KE109-076 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the W-facing slope of Coomnadiha Mountain. A stretch of relict field wall (T c. 0.6m; H 0.5m) emerges from the bog and runs in a general W direction for c. 12m, it disappears for c. 10m and then re-appears for a further c. 18m. The collapsed drystone walls consist of large lower course stones which protrude above the bog. Many loose stones lie scattered in the general 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

• KE109-077001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a NW-facing slope, to the S of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2m) defined by the lower courses of a roughly built, drystone wall (T c. 0.5m; H 0.6m) with boulders forming part of the wall along the S and E arcs. Rubble from the collapsed upper courses is strewn in the interior and along the downslope to the NW. Two other hut sites (KE109-077002-, KE109-077003-) are c. 25m to the W and c. 30m to the SW, respectively. 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

• KE109-077002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a NW-facing slope, to the S of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a D-shaped hut site (2.4m E-W) defined by a curving drystone wall (T c. 0.6m; H 0.8m) and by a straight W side (L 4.8m N-S), formed by outcropping rock at the N end and by a collapsed drystone wall at the S end. A large overhanging slab at S shelters the hut site. The curving drystone wall is partly collapsed and the rubble is scattered along the perimeter. There is an entrance (Wth 0.6m) at E. A hut site (KE109-077001-) lies c. 25m to the E and another hut site (KE109-077003-) is c. 20m 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

• KE109-077003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a NW-facing slope, to the S of a tributary of the Glantrasna River. The remains of a roughly built, rectangular hut site (2.5m NW-SE; 2.1m SW-NE) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T c. 0.65m; H 0.7m) at NE, SW and NW and by two boulders which form the majority of the SW wall. Large stones are visible in the lower course of the drystone wall. Rubble from the collapsed upper courses is strewn along the perimeter and partly obscures the interior. There is a hut site (KE109-077001-) c. 30m to the NE and there is another hut site (KE109-077002-) located c. 20m 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

• KE109-078 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the NW-facing slope of Coomnadiha Mountain. A D-shaped area (5.7m N-S), with a straight S side (L 9.3m), defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m at base, 0.4m at top; H 1m), which narrows from the base to the top. The lower course is a single stone wide and protrudes above the bog. A section of the NE wall and most of the SW corner have collapsed. Rubble is scattered along the perimeter. 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

• KE109-098 Turf stand
  Description

  In blanket bog, with occasional rock outcrops, on a SW-facing slope. An elevated rectangular area (8.8m E-W; 1.6m N-S). Crudely built stone facing (H 0.4m) defines the perimeter; the interior is partly grassed-over and has stones and turf residue. Six hut sites (KE109-037001-, KE109-037002-, KE109-037003-, KE109-037004-, KE109-037005-, KE109-037006-) are nearby. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

Architectural heritage

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

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 Glantrasna, 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. Parts of the land are water.

Terrain model

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

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 Glantrasna with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kerry.

Name

Glantrasna · Gleann Ó Trasna

Area

8,496,599 m² (849.66 ha, 2,099.56 acres)

Civil parish

Tuosist, and its townlands

Barony

Glanarought

Electoral division

Glanmore, the unit of the census

Census 2022

245 people lived in 98 households in the Glanmore electoral division. 86% of households owned their home. 20% of homes were built since 2001. 16% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 28% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Baurearagh, Drombohilly Lower, Garranes, Glanrastel, Rossard, Uragh

Placenames

Glantrasna 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.