Gowlane East

59 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Gowlane East, from 14 m² to 1,071,584 m² (107.16 ha, 264.79 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 28 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Gowlane East 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.

• 3 Aug 2023Conditional

  (A) THE DEMOLITION OF A DISUSED SLURRY PIT AND (B) THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AGRICULTURAL SHED CONSISTING OF SHEEP PENS, FEEDING PASSAGE, EQUIPMENT STORE, AN UNDERGROUND SLURRY STORAGE TANK AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 23877

• 11 Aug 2017Conditional

  FOR A WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY, FOR THE RECOVERY OF INERT WASTE MATERIAL FOR THE PURPOSES OF LAND RECLAMATION FOR AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 17786

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: Mount Brandon SAC 000375
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Mount Brandon 000375

Recorded monuments

• KE044-035 Hut site
  Description

  Incorporated into an old field boundary on the vast expanse of moorland where an extensive pre-bog field system has been discovered (KE044-029----). A circular hut foundation, its outer and inner faces defined by upright slabs. D: 4 to 4.4m. H: .82m. T: 1.05m. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 1376. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 5 August 2013

• KE044-036 Standing stone
  Description

  A standing stone situated on open moorland about 250m W of the Owenalondrig river. It measures 2.6m in height and is a maximum of 1.7m x .5m at base; E-W. The sides taper irregularly to a flat-topped peak and the stone now leans heavily to N. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 112. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 4 August 2013

• KE044-040 Souterrain
  Description

  This single chambered, drystone-built souterrain was discovered in 1977 and inspected by Barry (OPW). Roofed by 5 lintels it measured 4.2m long E-W, 1 to 2m wide and 1.1m high. The site is now occupied by a silage pit. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 771. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

• KE044-041 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Internal diam. 26m A circular univallate ringfort situated on level ground about 200m W of the Owenalondrig river and directly SE of the 'village' of Gowlane East. The enclosure is defined for the most part by a stone wall though there may be stretches of stone-faced earthen bank in places. It is up to 1m high internally, up to 1.25m high externally and is c. 2m wide at base. The W portion of the enclosing element also forms part of a N-S field fence and herring-bone masonry in its outer face indicates that sections have been rebuilt. The absence of an entrance gap also suggests that the site has been modified. The only features visible in the interior are an L-shaped bank of stones which measures 5m N-S and 9m E-W, and a .75m deep pit which is located at the W end of this feature. The latter measures 2m x 2m. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 451. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

• KE044-042 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Internal diam. 27m Lisduff/An Lios Dubh: A roughly circular univallate rath situated about 150m N of KE044-041----, on level waste ground at the E side of a road. The earthen enclosing bank survives for most of the circumference, but the external fosse is not discernible along the E sector. The fosse reaches a maximum depth of 1m at SW, but has been largely back-filled elsewhere; it is 2.75m wide. The bank is a maximum of 2.25m high externally and 1.75m high internally. Its SW half is revetted internally with drystone masonry. This latter feature may continue along the N sector but this is obscured by dense vegetation. In the NE sector, the bank has been replaced by a modern stone wall which respects the original outline of the enclosure. The entrance at SE is probably original; it is 3.25m wide. Other gaps in the bank are probably secondary. The grass-grown foundations of a circular hut site, 6.5m in diameter, occupy the centre of the enclosure. Some earthfast boulders, near the W edge of the interior, may mark the site of a 2nd hut. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 452. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

• KE044-042001 Hut site
  Description

  Lisduff/An Lios Dubh: Roughly circular univallate rath KE044-042---- is situated about 150m N of KE044-041----, on level waste ground at the E side of a road. The grass-grown foundations of a circular hut site, 6.5m in diameter, occupy the centre of the enclosure. Some earthfast boulders, near the W edge of the interior, may mark the site of a 2nd hut. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 452. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

• KE044-042002 Hut site
  Description

  Lisduff/An Lios Dubh: Roughly circular univallate rath KE044-042---- is situated about 150m N of KE044-041----, on level waste ground at the E side of a road. The grass-grown foundations of a circular hut site, 6.5m in diameter, occupy the centre of the enclosure. Some earthfast boulders, near the W edge of the interior, may mark the site of a 2nd hut. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 452. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

• KE044-043 Souterrain
  Description

  This souterrain is situated on a gentle SE facing slope in an area of rough pasture at the foot of the central mountain range overlooking the valley of the Owenalondrig River to S. It is roughly L-shaped in plan and consists of a single D-shaped chamber aligned N-S, and a now inaccessible passage, aligned E-W and linked to the N end of the chamber by a short creepway. At present, access is gained through a break, .5m high and .7m wide, in the upper portion of the wall at the SE corner of the chamber. As well as partly blocking this end of the chamber, the debris have also been piled up on top of the souterrain outside indicating deliberate excavation at some time. The chamber, roofed by 3 slabs, measures 2.45m long N-S, 1.3m wide and a maximum of 1.5m high. The upper 2 to 3 courses of the continuous, drystone-built walls utilise slightly larger slabs more haphazardly-laid than in the lower portion; these are corbelled inwards reducing the chamber width at roof level to c. 0.9m. At the N end of the straight E wall, the narrow creepway, .55m long, .42m high and splaying from .58 to .35m in width, leads onto the W end wall of the passage. The creepway is defined on either side by a single upright slab and is roofed by a single lintel. The passage is at least 4m long E-W and the walls are constructed of upright slabs or slabs on edge overlain by drystone walling. The E end of the passage is obscured by an accumulation of fill which extends along the passage towards the creepway, and consequently the floor of the passage slopes upwards towards the E end. A small hole is visible in the roof at this latter point, but it is not clear whether this marks the location of the original entrance or whether the passage continues further E beyond this. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 772. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

• KE044-086 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Internal diam. c. 31m The remains of this univallate ringfort are considerably disturbed and confused. It is now roughly oval in plan but may originally have been circular. Its N side is defined by an E-W field fence which is slightly curved. This may follow the line of the original bank and may also incorporate part of the latter. The E side of the enclosure is defined by a 1.5m high scarp, the interior being raised above the level of the surrounding field. Some large stones are visible in the face of this scarp and a mound of stony debris at one point may be the remains of the enclosing bank. The S and W sides of the enclosure are defined by a curving bank which now forms part of a field boundary. This is composed of earth and stone and is a maximum height of 1.75m. No bank or scarp survives along the NW sector. The banks to N and S of this latter area turn NW away from the enclosure and form a small rectangular extension which appears to be a late feature. Dense vegetation obscures much of the enclosing element and it was difficult to determine how much of it is original. The outlines of a pair of circular, conjoined huts can be traced directly inside and abutting the S bank. The W hut measures c. 4m in diameter internally and is enclosed by a low stony bank c. 0.6m high and 2m wide. The outline of the E hut is less clear but it appears to be about 8m in overall diameter. Two parallel mounds extend N from these huts but their origin is not clear. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 453. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

• KE044-086001 Hut site
  Description

  The remains of univallate ringfort KE044-086---- are considerably disturbed and confused. The outlines of a pair of circular, conjoined huts (KE044-086001- KE044-086002-) can be traced directly inside and abutting the S bank. The W hut measures c. 4m in diameter internally and is enclosed by a low stony bank c. 0.6m high and 2m wide. The outline of the E hut is less clear but it appears to be about 8m in overall diameter. Two parallel mounds extend N from these huts but their origin is not clear. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 453. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

• KE044-086002 Hut site
  Description

  The remains of univallate ringfort KE044-086---- are considerably disturbed and confused. The outlines of a pair of circular, conjoined huts (KE044-086001- KE044-086002-) can be traced directly inside and abutting the S bank. The W hut measures c. 4m in diameter internally and is enclosed by a low stony bank c. 0.6m high and 2m wide. The outline of the E hut is less clear but it appears to be about 8m in overall diameter. Two parallel mounds extend N from these huts but their origin is not clear. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 453. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

• KE044-141 Souterrain
  Description

  The souterrain came to light accidentally when the ground collapsed during agricultural activity. It is located in a pasture field, immediately east of a north-south field boundary. The collapse revealed part of a dry-stone walled chamber (c. 1.3m x c. 1.05m) whose exact shape is unclear due to collapse but may be part of the original entrance. On the north side of this is a short creephole (Wth 0.5m; L 0.65m; H 0.45m). This short passage is covered by a single lintel stone, and its west side is also formed by a single stone set on edge. The other side is formed of dry-stone walling. This creep-way leads to a single roughly rectangular chamber (L c. 2.85m SE-NW; Wth c. 1m SW-NE). The walls of this chamber are formed of near-vertical drystone walling (H c. 1.35m) and are covered by four end-to-end lintel stones. The floor of the chamber is covered by fine clay silt indicating it is flooded on occasions, though dry when surveyed. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 6 January 2015

• KE044-143 Hut site
  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.

• KE044-144 Rock art
  Description

  Panel of rock art identified by Aoibheann Lambe.  In pasture for cattle grazing, covering of peat was burnt in a gorse fire in 2021. Described by Aoibheann Lambe as a; 'Large boulder inscribed with numerous cupmarks and c. 10 cup-and-ring marks'.   Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe.

Architectural heritage

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

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

Radon

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

Landslides

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

Terrain model

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

Flooding

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

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

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

Name

Gowlane East · An Gabhlán Thoir

Area

2,181,327 m² (218.13 ha, 539.02 acres)

Civil parish

Kinard, and its townlands

Barony

Corkaguiny

Electoral division

Kinard, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kinard electoral division: 330 people in 135 households; 89% of households own their home; 23% of homes were built since 2001; 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 20% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Banoge Beg, Coumanare, Garrynadur, Gowlaneard, Puckisland

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Gowlane East 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.