Killogrone

4 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Killogrone, from 267,592 m² (26.76 ha, 66.12 acres) to 1,025,552 m² (102.56 ha, 253.42 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 7 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Killogrone 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 Killogrone 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

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Killogrone.

Recorded monuments

• KE080-046001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  Killogrone Burial Ground/Cill Ó gCróin: Situated in poorly drained land on the E side of the spur which joins Foilclogh and Bentee mountains, this site is located in a clearing in a forestry plantation. It consists of a large, suboval enclosure which contains two leachta, on one of which stands a cross-incised ogham stone and, formerly, a cross-slab, seven drystone buildings, one of which may be an oratory (KE080-046009-), and a burial area. A short distance outside the enclosure are the remains of a possible horizontal mill. The enclosing element is poorly preserved and largely survives as a band of stone collapse which averages 1.5m wide and lm high. Some external facing of large boulders is preserved, particularly at NE. The enclosed area measures 40m N-S x 52m E-W. It is not clear if the 2.8m wide gap at E, where the enclosing wall turns inwards on either side, represents the original entrance. The SE quadrant is separated from the remainder of the enclosure by a poorly preserved wall, the NE portion of which features a number of upright slabs set end-to-end. This section appears to be overlain by the main enclosure wall at its SE end. A modern NE-SW trackway divides the enclosure, and all features, with the exception of buildings (KE080-046012-) and (KE080-046013-), are located to E of this. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046002 Children's burial ground
  Description

  A large number of low, upright slabs occur on a raised area (in the enclosure KE080-046001-), measuring 12m N-S x 15.5m E-W, in the N angle of the internal dividing wall. These probably relate to the use of the site as a ceallúnach (OSNB Caher, 30). Brash recorded that the burial of an unbaptised child took place at Killogrone in 1873 (1879, 240). The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046003 Ogham stone
  Description

  Cross-Inscribed Ogham Stone: This stone stands 1.95m high and measures .25m x .13m at base. Its upper end tapers to a rather rough point. The inscription was read by Macalister (1945, 229) as: ANM MOLEGOMRID MACI VECUMEN The vowels E and O are represented by the forfeda. An I, between the M and R of the second word, was dismissed by Macalister as modern nicking. The last three letters of the word MACI are no longer discernible. A roughly executed cross, possibly secondary, is carved at the base of the stone. Brash recorded that the stone stood upside-down prior to its removal to the Christian Brothers' monastery in Cahersiveen in the 1870s (1879, 240). It was returned to the site shortly afterwards. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046004 Hut site
  Description

  This oval-shaped hut, measuring 4.8m N-S x 3.5m E-W internally, interrupts the circuit of the enclosure (KE080-046001-) at NE. Its corbelled walls survive to an internal height of 1m and average 1.7m thick. The lintelled doorway at W, described by the Delaps (1910, 186), is now collapsed; it measures .8m wide at base. Traces of a window or wall-niche are preserved at E. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046005 Water mill - horizontal-wheeled
  Description

  The remains of this structure are located 8.5m SE of the enclosure (KE080-046001-). They comprise two parallel drystone-built walls which feature a slight outward curvature of their mid-points. The walls are carefully constructed of regular coursed flat slabs and corbel inwards, surviving to a maximum internal height of 2.6m. They stand 1.2m apart at base, average 3.5m long and are at least 2m wide. Overgrowth and collapse obscures the structure and there is a considerable build-up of collapse internally. A notched slab, 1.6m long x .6m high x .1m thick, inclines against the S ends of the walls; the rectangular notch, measuring .12m wide, is cut on the upper edge of the stone at the W end. Outside the structure is a massive slab, 2.25m x 1.55m x .12m thick, with a central perforation, .09m in diameter, and a second, smaller perforation located towards its W edge. A pair of ill-defined, diverging stony banks extends for about 12m from the S side of the structure; these banks average 2m wide and 1.5m high. Lucas interpreted these remains as those of the wheel-house of a horizontal mill (1953, 9-14). He suggested that the large slab with two perforations originally surmounted the parallel walls and formed the floor of the mill-house, that the curvature on the inner face of each wall created sufficient space for the water-wheel to rotate, that the notch on the upright slab was intended to position the fore end of the flume, and that the banks at S were the remains of a headrace channel. Rynne, however, has suggested that the width of the putative wheel-house would not have allowed ample space for a water-wheel (1988, 231-2). The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046006 Leacht
  Description

  Located in the SE sector of the site (KE080-046001-), this low, rectangular mound of stone is partially defined by upright slabs set on edge. It measures 5.8m NW-SE x 4.8m NE-SW and is up to .7m high on its SE side. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046007 Cross-slab
  Description

  This slab formerly stood on leacht (KE080-046008-), close to the ogham stone. It was described by Graves as featuring 'an elaborate cross and a dove engraved upon it in a very peculiar manner' (1872, 157); Brash recorded that it was 3 feet (.91m) high (1879, 270). Its present location is unknown. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046008 Leacht
  Description

  This small leacht reputed to be the grave of Dermod O'Duin (OSNB Caher, 30), is located close to the N angle of the internal dividing wall of the enclosure (KE080-046001-). Composed of stone, it is .3m high and 2.4m square. A number of upright slabs retain its E, S and W sides, and an ogham stone stands on it. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046009 Church
  Description

  The E portion of a rectangular or square building, possibly an oratory, is located between the E limits of the burial area (KE080-046002-) and leacht (KE080-046006-). It measures 3.3m NE-SW internally and its well-built walls average 1.1m wide. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046010 Hut site
  Description

  Scant remains of this well-built circular hut are preserved against the inner face of the enclosure (KE080-046001-) wall at SE. The Delaps recorded that this was about 8 feet (2.45m) in internal diameter (1910, 186). The surviving portion is built in regular courses of flat slabs, and stands 1.2m high. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046011 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  The SE end-wall of this large rectangular structure, measuring 8.4m x 4.9m, abuts the enclosing element of enclosure (KE080-046001-) at S. Its walls, faced with flat slabs externally, are very overgrown and stand up to 1m high and measure .8m thick. Gaps occur in both side-walls and in the NE end-wall. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046012 Hut site
  Description

  This very poorly preserved subcircular structure is located in the W half of the enclosure (KE080-046001-). It survives as an oblong band of stone collapse with some internal stone facing evident at S. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046013 Hut site
  Description

  This small, rectangular structure is marked ‘Sheepfold’ on the second edition of the OS map. It abuts the external face of the enclosing elements at NNW of enclosure (KE080-046001-), breaking its circuit at this point. Measuring 2.3m E-W x 1.5m N-S internally, its walls are built in random horizontal courses. Henry noted an entrance in its external side-wall (1957, 77), but this is no longer apparent. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-046014 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  This large, poorly built rectangular structure, locally referred to as ‘The Priest’s House’, is located in the NE quadrant of the enclosure (KE080-046001-). Measuring 10.6m x 5.3m internally, its roughly coursed walls stand up to 1.1m high and average .8m thick. An entrance gap at W .7m wide, is defined by an upright on its N side. There is no trace of the ‘small recess’ noted by the Delaps in one of its corners (1910, 186). The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE080-047 Hut site
  Description

  Marked sheepfold on the OS maps, this site and a sheepfold in the neighbouring townland (KE080-048----) are situated within a forestry plantation and could not be located. Prior to afforestation, Henry described the rubble foundations of several round enclosures and possible sheepfolds, and she recorded the remains of old field boundaries nearby (1957, 82). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1445. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE080-051 Hut site
  Description

  Location within a forestry plantation on the E bank of an upper tributary of the Carhan river, which flows N from Lough Rehill down the steep slopes of Foilclogh. A corbelled drystone hut of roughly rectangular plan, with an entrance at E. D: 2.2m x 1.7m. Adjacent at S is a .5m wide entrance to a semi-subterranean drystone, lintelled chamber, 2m long E-W. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1326. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE080-052 Hut site
  Description

  Upslope from KE080-051----, on the E bank of the river, in dense forestry. A group of three huts set within an old field system. An oval enclosure, 6.5m in diameter, possibly a cattle-pen, occurs on the cliff-edge. (1) KE080-052----; The collapsed foundations of a rectangular hut of rough construction. D: 3m x 2m. (2) KE080-052001-; A small circular hut largely concealed beneath forest foliage; possibly an animal shelter. D: 1m. (3) KE080-052002-; Foundations of a hut of roughly rectangular plan. A basal row of uprights flanks its inner wall-face. D: 1.9m x .9m. Henry noted a cairn, two dolmens and a standing stone (KE080-052007-) at this location (1957, 79). None of these features were identified, though there are some amorphous mounds in the forest. Most of the field walls have collapsed, leaving in places a series of individual uprights. Perhaps one of these was mistakenly identified as a standing stone. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1327. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE080-052002 Hut site
  Description

  Upslope from KE080-051----, on the E bank of the river, in dense forestry. A group of three huts set within an old field system. An oval enclosure, 6.5m in diameter, possibly a cattle-pen, occurs on the cliff-edge. (3) KE080-052002-; Foundations of a hut of roughly rectangular plan. A basal row of uprights flanks its inner wall-face. D: 1.9m x .9m. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1327. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE080-052003 Field system
  Description

  Upslope from KE080-051----, on the E bank of the river, in dense forestry. A group of three huts set within an old field system KE080-052003-. Most of the field walls have collapsed, leaving in places a series of individual uprights. Perhaps one of these was mistakenly identified as a standing stone. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1327. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

Architectural heritage

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

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, 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 Killogrone.

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

Name

Killogrone · Cill Ó gCróin

Area

1,391,070 m² (139.11 ha, 343.74 acres)

Civil parish

Caher, and its townlands

Barony

Iveragh

Electoral division

Caher, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Caher electoral division: 2,061 people in 819 households; 72% of households own their home; 27% of homes were built since 2001; 17% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 19% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Canburrin, Cloghanecarhan, Killoe, Laharan South

Placenames

Killogrone 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.