Killurly Commons
Townland in the civil parish of Killinane, barony of Iveragh, Co. Kerry
- Area
- 939.3 ha
- 2,321 acres
- Land parcels
- 4
- registered freehold, median 133,536 m² (13.35 ha, 33 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 0
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
4 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Killurly Commons, from 2,251 m² (0.23 ha, 0.56 acres) to 9,111,133 m² (911.11 ha, 2,251.41 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 14 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Killurly Commons 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
No planning application touches the townland of Killurly Commons 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.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
- Special Area of Conservation: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Caragh River Catchment SAC 000365
- Special Protection Area: Iveragh Peninsula SPA 004154
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks And Caragh River Catchment 000365
Recorded monuments
- KE069-003 Clochan
Description
In a bowl-shaped recess on the NW slopes of Knocknadobar above Coonanna Harbour. Three huts on an island in a stream, and a fourth on the mountain slope a little above the main group. (1) KE069-003----; An oval, slightly corbelled hut roofed with lintels and with an entrance at E. The wall at W is partially composed of uprights, .4m high. A semicircular wall extends S from the hut. D: 2.85m. H: 1.3m. (2) KE069-003001-; A subrectangular hut, partly rebuilt. D: 2.3m x 1.5m. Adjoining at W, the foundations of a possible conjoined hut (KE069-003004-), poorly preserved and overgrown. Incorporating one large upright at W. D: 2.4m x 1.5m. (3) KE069-003002-; A subrectangular drystone hut with slightly corbelled walls. D: 2.7m x 1.5m. H: .95m. T: .7m. (4) KE069-003003-; On a mountain slope above the main group, a hut, of roughly square plan with an entrance, .45m wide, at E. The walls are of more regular construction than the lower huts and incorporate three well-built, corbelled chambers, two of which retain their roofing lintels. D: 2.8m. H: 1.05m. T: .7m (Henry 1957, 66-7). 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. 1333. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-003001 Hut site
Description
In a bowl-shaped recess on the NW slopes of Knocknadobar above Coonanna Harbour. Three huts on an island in a stream, and a fourth on the mountain slope a little above the main group. (2) KE069-003001-; A subrectangular hut, partly rebuilt. D: 2.3m x 1.5m. Adjoining at W, the foundations of a possible conjoined hut (KE069-003004-), poorly preserved and overgrown. Incorporating one large upright at W. D: 2.4m x 1.5m. 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. 1333. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-003002 Hut site
Description
In a bowl-shaped recess on the NW slopes of Knocknadobar above Coonanna Harbour. Three huts on an island in a stream, and a fourth on the mountain slope a little above the main group. (3) KE069-003002-; A subrectangular drystone hut with slightly corbelled walls. D: 2.7m x 1.5m. H: .95m. T: .7m. 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. 1333. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-003003 Hut site
Description
In a bowl-shaped recess on the NW slopes of Knocknadobar above Coonanna Harbour. Three huts on an island in a stream, and a fourth on the mountain slope a little above the main group. (4) KE069-003003-; On a mountain slope above the main group, a hut, of roughly square plan with an entrance, .45m wide, at E. The walls are of more regular construction than the lower huts and incorporate three well-built, corbelled chambers, two of which retain their roofing lintels. D: 2.8m. H: 1.05m. T: .7m (Henry 1957, 66-7). 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. 1333. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-003004 Hut site
Description
In a bowl-shaped recess on the NW slopes of Knocknadobar above Coonanna Harbour. Three huts on an island in a stream, and a fourth on the mountain slope a little above the main group. Adjoining KE069-003001- at W, the foundations of a possible conjoined hut (KE069-003004-), poorly preserved and overgrown. Incorporating one large upright at W. D: 2.4m x 1.5m. 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. 1333. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-004 Hut site
Description
On SW slopes of Knocknadobar, the remains of three overgrown huts of drystone construction. (KE069-004----) A pair of conjoined huts (KE069-004001-)composed of upright stones and slabs set radially. D: 2m and 2m. H: .8m. T: .9m. (KE069-004004-) Adjacent to NW a pair of conjoined circular huts of similar construction. D: 2.9m and 2.9m. T: .7m. (KE069-004002-) A short distance SW, a hut formed of slabs set radially and flanked externally by uprights. Much collapse at S. D: 2m. H: .6m. 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. 1334. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-004001 Hut site
Description
On SW slopes of Knocknadobar, the remains of three overgrown huts of drystone construction. A pair of conjoined huts (KE069-004---- & KE069-004001-) composed of upright stones and slabs set radially. D: 2m and 2m. H: .8m. T: .9m. (KE069-004004-) Adjacent to NW a pair of conjoined circular huts of similar construction. D: 2.9m and 2.9m. T: .7m. (KE069-004002-) A short distance SW, a hut formed of slabs set radially and flanked externally by uprights. Much collapse at S. D: 2m. H: .6m. 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. 1334. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-004002 Hut site
Description
On SW slopes of Knocknadobar, the remains of three overgrown huts of drystone construction. (KE069-004002-) A short distance SW, a hut formed of slabs set radially and flanked externally by uprights. Much collapse at S. D: 2m. H: .6m. 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. 1334. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-004003 Hut site
Description
On SW slopes of Knocknadobar, the remains of three overgrown huts of drystone construction (KE069-004----). (KE069-004003- & KE069-004004- ) Adjacent to NW a pair of conjoined circular huts of similar construction. D: 2.9m and 2.9m. T: .7m. 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. 1334. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-004004 Hut site
Description
On SW slopes of Knocknadobar, the remains of three overgrown huts of drystone construction (KE069-004----). (KE069-004003- & KE069-004004- ) Adjacent to NW a pair of conjoined circular huts of similar construction. D: 2.9m and 2.9m. T: .7m. 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. 1334. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE069-005 Cairn - unclassified
Description
This low cairn is located on the W slopes of Knocknadobar mountain, from where there are far reaching views of the Ferta river estuary and Valencia Harbour. The remains of a substantial hut (KE069-004----) are located downslope to N. The cairn is oblong in plan and is composed mainly of large flat slabs. It measures 6.1m NE-SW x 4.5m NW-SE, and rises to a height of .8m. 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. 393. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013
- KE070-012 Hut site
Description
Close to the summit of Knocknadobar and commanding a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape from SE to N. The ruined foundations of a triangular structure whose walls corbel slightly and average 4.3m long and 1.5m wide. Collapse obscures the interior. 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. 1335. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013
- KE070-014 Cairn - unclassified
Description
This small cairn is located on the flat W summit of Knocknadobar mountain, close to its S edge, from where there is an extensive view over the Ferta river valley. It measures 6.1m N-S x 6.25m E-W, and stands 1m above surrounding ground level. Some cairn collapse occurs at S and NE. The monument is mainly composed of small irregular stones. 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. 386. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013
- KE070-082 Clochan
Description
A hut site, reputedly situated on the N slopes of Knocknadobar at this location, could not be identified. 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. 1446. 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 Killurly Commons.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- 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 Killurly Commons.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Killurly Commons with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kerry.
The townland
- Name
- Killurly Commons
- Area
- 9,393,272 m² (939.33 ha, 2,321.13 acres)
- Civil parish
- Killinane, and its townlands
- Barony
- Iveragh
- Electoral division
- Castlequin, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Castlequin electoral division: 583 people in 225 households; 92% of households own their home; 36% of homes were built since 2001; 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 22% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballydarrig, Ballynahow More, Coomnahincha, Dooneen, Foilduff, Gortnagree, Killurly East, Killurly West, Lisbane, Roads, Tullig
- Placenames
- Killurly Commons 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.