Inchincoosh

21 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Inchincoosh, from 173 m² to 3,301,029 m² (330.1 ha, 815.7 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 15 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Inchincoosh 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 Inchincoosh 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

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Roughty River 001376

Recorded monuments

• KE085-008 Enclosure
  Description

  In level pasture, on the valley floor of a small stream, to the E of Esknabrock Hill. A circular area (12.5m E-W; 12m N-S) defined by an earth and stone bank (Wth 1.1m; int. H 0.15m; ext. H 0.45m). The bank along the E arc is higher (ext. H 0.6m) and is flanked on its outer face by numerous upright stones. The inner face of the bank along the SW arc is also revetted by upright stones. The bank is obscured by field-clearance rubble which is piled up against it from SW-NW and intermittently between NW and SW. The interior, which is obscured by undergrowth and sitka spruce trees, was used as a children's burial ground (KE085-008001-). 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

• KE085-008001 Children's burial ground
  Description

  In an enclosure (KE085-008----). Numerous low uninscribed grave-markers, covered by trees and undergrowth, protrude from the stony interior of the enclosure. It is known locally as 'the cillín'. 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

• KE085-022 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the precipice of a spur, on a S-facing slope. A circular area (8.5m E-W; 8.2m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.9m; H 0.4m). The entrance (Wth 0.8m) is at SE. Outcropping rock is incorporated into the wall S-SW. Loose stones are scattered within the interior and around the enclosure, externally. There is a hut site (KE085-022001-) c. 50m 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

• KE085-022001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough pasture, in a sheltered hollow, on a S-facing slope. The remains of an oval hut site (4.2m E-W; 2m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.5m). There is an entrance (Wth 0.6m) in the N wall. The hut site is covered with ferns both internally and externally. There is an enclosure (KE085-022----) c. 50m 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

• KE085-022002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the E bank of a gully, on a S-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.4m). The interior is covered by a dense growth of ferns. Loose stones are scattered within the interior and around the hut site externally. There is another hut site (KE085-022003-) c. 12m 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

• KE085-022003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough pasture, on the E bank of a gully, on a S-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.3m). The S portion of the interior is raised and the N portion is cut (D 0.4m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. There is another hut site (KE085-022002-) c. 12m to the S. There is an enclosure (KE085-022004-) c. 40m 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

• KE085-022004 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on a terrace at the base of a rock scarp, on a S-facing slope. A rectangular enclosure (6.3m E-W; 2.9m N-S) open on the E side and defined by a collapsed drystone wall (H 0.1-0.5m) on the S, W and N sides. The interior is grass-covered. The construction of the enclosure is similar to that of a turf stand, yet there is little or no peat cover on these rocky slopes. There is a hut site (KE085-022003-) c. 40m 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

• KE085-039001 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a WSW-facing slope, overlooking the valley of a small stream. A circular area (5.4m E-W; 5.3m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.6m). There is a possible entrance (Wth 0.4m) at SE. A thick growth of ferns and a scatter of loose stones occur within the interior and around the enclosure 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

• KE085-039002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a hollow, on a W-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 1.4m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 1m). A small boulder forms part of the wall at N. The W portion of the interior is raised (H 0.7m) and the E portion is cut (D 1m) into the hillside to compensate for the hillslope. There are two hut sites (KE085-039005-, KE085-039003-) situated c. 8m to the E and c. 60m to the W, 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

• KE085-039003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a terrace on a W-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (4.6m N-S; 4m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.5m). The W portion of the interior is raised (H 0.2m) and the E portion is cut (D 0.4m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. A thick growth of ferns and a scatter of stones occur within the interior. Two other hut sites (KE085-039002-, KE085-039005-) are c. 60m to the E and there is an enclosure (KE085-039004-) c. 60m to the SSW. 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

• KE085-039004 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the terrace of a W-facing slope. A rectangular area (5.4m E-W; 1.5m N-S) defined by a drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.2m). Only traces of the drystone wall are visible along the E side. Though of similar construction to a turf stand there is no evidence of peat in the interior. There is a hut site (KE085-039003-) c. 60m to the NNE. 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

• KE085-039005 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a hollow, on a W-facing slope. The remains of an oval hut site (1.8m N-S; 1.1m E-W) defined by a drystone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.4m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. There is a possible entrance (Wth 0.2m) at NE. There are two hut sites (KE085-039002-, KE085-039003-) situated c. 8m and c. 60m to the W, 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

• KE085-040 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, between ridges of outcropping rock to the N and S, on a W-facing slope. The remains of a rectangular hut site (2.7m E-W; 2.3m N-S) defined by a drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 1.5m). The outcropping rock forms the base of the N wall. Overlapping slabs along the upper reaches of the N wall suggests possible corbelling. There is an entrance (Wth 0.75m) at the S end of the E wall. The W portion of the interior is raised (H 1.2m) and the E portion is cut (D 1.1m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. The interior is covered in ferns and rushes. 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

• KE085-041001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a hollow on a W-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.6m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.8m) which adjoins outcropping rock at N. The S portion of the interior is raised (H 0.5m) and the N portion is cut (D 1m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. Another hut site (KE085-04102-) is 18m to the S and there is an enclosure (KE085-041004-) 54m 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

• KE085-041002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the Thureehouma stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE085-041003-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.4m) consisting of large stones which protrude above the surface of the bog. The hut site is obscured by a dense growth of ferns. Loose stones are scattered within the interior and around the hut site externally. Two other hut sites (KE085-041008-, KE085-041001-) are 1m to the S and 18m to the N, 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

• KE085-041003 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the Thureehouma stream. Traces of stone field walls (T 0.6m; H 0.4m), which protrude above the surface of the bog, occur intermittently in a roughly rectangular area (c. 100m E-W; c. 50m N-S). Four hut sites (KE085-041002-, KE085-041005-, KE085-041006-, KE085-041008-) are within the network of field walls. A further stretch of relict field boundary (KE085-041009-) is in the immediate vicinity 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

• KE085-041004 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a sheltered hollow, on a S-facing slope. A circular area (diam. 4.2m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.6m). There is a possible entrance at NW. The interior is level and obscured by ferns. Loose stones are scattered within the interior and around the enclosure externally. Two hut sites (KE085-041005-, KE085-041001-) are 30m to the S and 54m to the W, respectively. A relict field boundary (KE085-041009-) commences 10m N of this 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

• KE085-041005 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a sheltered hollow on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the Thureehouma stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE085-041003-). The remains of an oval hut site (3.8m E-W; 2m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.6m). The interior is covered by a dense growth of ferns. Loose stones are scattered within the interior and around the hut site externally. Another hut site (KE085-041006-) is 7m to the S and there is an enclosure (KE085-041004-) 30m 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

• KE085-041006 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a sheltered hollow on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the Thureehouma stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE085-041003-). The remains of a D-shaped hut site (2.1m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.6m) with a straight N side (L 2.2m) formed by the linear face of outcropping rock. The hut site is obscured by ferns. Loose stones are scattered within the interior and around the perimeter, both internally and externally. Another hut site (KE085-041005-) is 7m 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

• KE085-041007 Hut site
  Description

  In rough pasture, on level ground, on the S bank of Thureehouma stream. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4m NE-SW; 1.3m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 1.4m) and by the smooth, vertical face of outcropping rock which forms the SE side. There is an entrance (Wth 0.6m) in the centre of the NW wall. There are loose stones scattered around the interior. The hut site is obscured by a dense growth of ferns. 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

• KE085-041008 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a sheltered hollow on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the Thureehouma stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE085-041003-). The remains of an oval hut site (3.4m E-W; 2.3m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.5m) set on a grass-covered base of earth and stone. There is an entrance (Wth 0.4m) at S and a slight break at W. The E wall is covered with grass and heather. The hut site is obscured by a thick growth of ferns. There is another hut site (KE085-041002-) 1m 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

• KE085-041009 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough pasture, on a SW-facing slope, on the NW side of Thureehouma stream. A section of a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.7m) commences c. 10m N of an enclosure (KE085-041004-) and meanders in a NW direction and then veers to the W for a distance of c. 25m. There is a network of relict field boundaries (KE085-041003-) in the immediate vicinity 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

• KE085-050 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing, 3m to the E of a stream. The remains of a roughly circular hut site (c. 4m N-S; c. 3m E-W) defined by a drystone wall (H 0.5-0.6m). The entrance is at N. The interior is concave. Another hut site (KE085-051----) lies c. 15m to the W. (pers. comm. A. Quinn, Tobar Archaeological Services) 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

• KE085-051 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing, on the W side of a stream. The remains of a subrectangular hut site (4m E-W; 3m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall. The hut site abuts outcropping rock at W. There is no apparent entrance. Another hut site (KE085-050----) lies c. 15m to the E. (pers. comm. A. Quinn, Tobar Archaeological Services) 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

• KE085-052 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing. The remains of an oval hut site (8m E-W; 7m N-S) defined by a partially collapsed drystone wall (max. H 1m), abutting outcropping rock at S. There is no apparent entrance. Two other hut sites (KE085-050----, KE085-051----) lie c. 25m to the E and c. 40m to the E, respectively. (pers. comm. A. Quinn, Tobar Archaeological Services) 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

• Morley's Bridge National School, school, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay single-storey over battered raised platform schoolhouse, dated 1856, with three-bay single-storey gabled projecting porch to centre. Now ruinous. Pitched and hipped slate roofs with timber collar trusses and rendered chimneystack having dentilated band. Rendered rubble stone walls with plaque to porch. Tooled limestone sills to timber six-over-six pane sliding sash windows. Timber boarded door. Profiled ceiling and timber boarded doors to interior. Located high above roadway on plinth formed by coursed stone retaining wall battered at corners.

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 Inchincoosh.

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

Name

Inchincoosh · Inse an Chuais

Area

3,723,434 m² (372.34 ha, 920.08 acres)

Civil parish

Kilgarvan, and its townlands

Barony

Glanarought

Electoral division

Kilgarvan, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kilgarvan electoral division: 788 people in 310 households; 74% of households own their home; 41% of homes were built since 2001; 19% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 8% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Dromacoosh, Freaghanagh, Gortalee, Lettercannon, Redtrench North, Rosseightragh

Placenames

Inchincoosh 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.