# Knockderk, Co. Limerick: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Dromkeen, barony of Coonagh, Co. Limerick; in Irish Cnoc Deirce.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,651,389 m² (165.14 ha, 408.07 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 16 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 75,152 m² (7.52 ha, 18.57 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 4 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Dromkeen, https://everytownland.com/limerick/parish/dromkeen.md
- Barony: Coonagh
- Electoral division: Templebredon, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 588 people lived in 197 households in the Templebredon electoral division. 91% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Limerick, https://everytownland.com/limerick.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/32466
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 121399
- Centre: latitude 52.524112, longitude -8.354841 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

16 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Knockderk, from 74 m² to 291,634 m² (29.16 ha, 72.06 acres); 25 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 1590538: 291,634 m² (29.16 ha, 72.06 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1590538.md
- Parcel 1624998: 266,064 m² (26.61 ha, 65.75 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1624998.md
- Parcel 1592480: 227,631 m² (22.76 ha, 56.25 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1592480.md
- Parcel 1591965: 205,162 m² (20.52 ha, 50.7 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1591965.md
- Parcel 1591848: 188,831 m² (18.88 ha, 46.66 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1591848.md
- Parcel 1591849: 167,198 m² (16.72 ha, 41.32 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1591849.md
- Parcel 1622432: 140,073 m² (14.01 ha, 34.61 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1622432.md
- Parcel 1671871: 112,079 m² (11.21 ha, 27.7 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1671871.md
- Parcel 1672476: 38,224 m² (3.82 ha, 9.45 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1672476.md
- Parcel 1627253: 3,560 m² (0.36 ha, 0.88 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1627253.md
- Parcel 1595524: 3,502 m² (0.35 ha, 0.87 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1595524.md
- Parcel 1601706: 2,879 m² (0.29 ha, 0.71 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1601706.md
- Parcel 1674408: 2,156 m² (0.22 ha, 0.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1674408.md
- Parcel 3830401: 1,790 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3830401.md
- Parcel 1591847: 625 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1591847.md
- Parcel 1670682: 74 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1670682.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

No zone of a development plan covers Knockderk in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

4 applications, newest first.

- 21 May 2021, Limerick County Council 21694: Conditional. Permission. demolition of a haybarn and construction of an agricultural shed with slatted tank and loose areas and all associated site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/21694/0
- 20 Dec 2018, Limerick County Council 181290: Conditional. Permission. construction of a single storey extension to existing dwelling house, new wastewater treatment system with all ancillary site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/181290/0
- 4 May 2018, Limerick County Council 18430: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the demolition of existing domestic garage including an unauthorised extension, planning ref (05/3175), and construct a new domestic garage to match profile of existing dwelling. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/18430/0
- 23 Mar 2017, Limerick County Council 17251: N/a. Permission, 1 home. construction of a single storey extension to existing dwelling house with all ancillary site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/17251/0

Applicants are not shown.

## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

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

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- LI033-033001: Burial mound, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-033001-. In reclaimed pasture on steep NW facing slope of Derk Hill the summit of which (OD 782 ft.) lies 260m to SE. Spring annotated on OSi 25-inch map 38m to SSE. Enclosure (LI033-033002-) 15m to N, possible ringfort (LI033-034----) 45m to SE. Not depicted on OSi maps. Surveyed by the ASI in 2007 and described as a raised oval-shaped flat-topped platform (dims 13m NW-SE; 8m NE-SW) with possible external fosse only visible at NW and NE. May be the remains of a burial mound. Described in 1960 as an ‘earthen mound 48 feet [14.6m] by 39 feet [12m]; 4 feet [1.2m] over field level. Mound is flat on top' (O’Dwyer 1958-61, 113; Knockderk 52). The mound is clearly visible on OSi orthophotos 2005-2012 and visible only as a cropmark on Google Earth orthoimage dated 25/03/2017. See attached Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 22 March 2021
- LI033-033002: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-033002-. In reclaimed pasture on steep NW facing slope of Derk Hill. Possible ringfort (LI033-034----) 75m to SE; possible burial mound (LI033-033002-) 15m to S. Not depicted on OSi maps. Surveyed by the ASI in 2007 and described as no surface remains visible. Monument visible on OSi orthophotos 2005-2012 as a circular-shaped area (diam. 34m) enclosed by a low bank with traces of linear features to E, S and NW which may be the remains of a field system. Described in 1960 as, ‘a platform 72 feet (22m) in diameter; has a raised edge and a depressed centre. On west side, which is steep, it is 9 feet (2.7m) over field level. There is a wide shallow ditch outside the platform except on the east side where it is not now visible’ (O’Dwyer 1960, 113; Knockderk 50). The monument is visible only as a cropmark on Google Earth orthoimage dated 25/03/2017. Not visible today on Google Earth orthoimage taken 28/06/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 22 March 2021
- LI033-034: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-034----. In reclaimed pasture on steep NW facing slope of Derk Hill the summit of which (OD 781 ft.) lies 180m to SE. Spring annotated on OSi 25-inch map 18m to S and 60m to WSW. Possible burial mound (LI033-033001-) located 45m to NW and enclosure (LI033-033002-) 75m to NW. Depicted on the OSi 25-inch map as a sub-circular- shaped platform (dims. 33m NW-SE x 29m NE-SW) truncated at SE by a post-1700 field boundary running NE-SW. On 1838 ed. OSi 6-inch map this field boundary is depicted as a laneway running to a building located immediately NE of earthwork which is not depicted on this map. Surveyed by the ASI in 2007 and described as a sub-circular shaped area (dims. 12.5m NW-SE; 18m NE-SW) enclosed by an earthen bank (Wth 4m; int. H 1m) with an entrance gap at NW. SE quadrant of interior truncated by a post-1700 field laneway running NE-SW. On OSi orthophotos 2005-2012 and Google Earth orthoimage dated 25/03/2017 the enclosing element of the monument is best preserved and clearly visible from SW-W-N-NE with possible traces of an external fosse. Gap in bank visible at NW on Digital Globe orthoimage. The enclosing element is not clearly visible and may be levelled from E-S-SSW. See attached Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 22 March 2021
- LI033-071002: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-071002-. In improved pasture on the lower W facing slope of Derk Hill the summit of which (OD 781 ft.) lies 775m to E. A watercourse marking the townland boundary with Knockroe lies 45m to W and enclosure (LI033-074001-) 85m to W. Not depicted on historic OSi maps. Identified by Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 133; AP 4/3629) as a circular-shaped cropmark. No surface remains visible on OSi orthophotos taken between 2005-12 or on Google Earth orthoimage dated 20/09/2020. See attached Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 29 March 2021
- LI033-075: Barrow - ditch barrow, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-075----. In wet pasture 220m E of the townland boundary with Ballynagreanagh. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Identified by Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 95; AP 4/3616) as a ring-barrow. Visible as circular-shaped cropmark (diam. c. 8.5m) on OSi orthophoto taken between 2005-12 and on Google Earth orthoimage dated 18/11/2018. See attached photocopy of Bruff aerial image labelled Bruff 95 and Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 7 April 2021
- LI033-076: Barrow - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-076----. In wet pasture 60m E of the townland boundary with Ballynagreanagh. Ringfort (LI033-035----) lies 170m to NW. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Identified by Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 94; AP 4/3616) as a ring-barrow. Faint circular-shaped cropmark visible on OSi orthophoto taken between 2005-12 and on Google Earth orthoimage dated 18/11/2018. See attached photocopy of Bruff aerial image labelled Bruff 94 and Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 7 April 2021
- LI033-088: Barrow - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-088----. In reclaimed pasture on steep NE facing slope of Derk Hill, 40m E of townland boundary with Derk. Not depicted on the historic OSi maps. Identified by Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 65; AP 4/3626) as a ring-barrow. Visible as circular-shaped cropmark (diam. c. 21m) on OSi orthophoto taken between 2005-12 and on Google Earth orthoimage dated 20/09/2020. See attached Google Earth orthoimages and Bruff image showing monument labelled Bruff 65 Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 12 April 2021
- LI033-121: Barrow - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-121----. In improved pasture 50m W of the townland boundary with Derk. Possible barrow (LI033-122----) lies 20m to NW. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Identified from examination of aerial photograph by Katherine Daly (AP 4/3617) as a possible barrow. Visible as a circular-shaped cropmark on OSi orthophoto taken between 2005-12. Not visible on Google Earth orthoimage dated 28/06/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimages and black and white aerial image showing possible monument outlined in blue. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 17 April 2021
- LI033-122: Barrow - ditch barrow, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-122----. In improved pasture 60m W of the townland boundary with Derk. Possible barrow (LI033-121----) lies 20m to SE. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Identified from examination of black and white aerial photograph by Katherine Daly (AP 4/3617) as a ring-barrow. Visible as circular-shaped cropmark on OSi orthophoto taken between 2005-12. Faint outline of shallow depression visible on Google Earth orthoimage dated 18/11/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimages and black and white aerial image showing possible monument outlined in blue. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 17 April 2021
- LI033-127: Barrow - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-127----. In improved pasture 35m N of ditch-barrow (LI033-126----) and 6m NW of possible barrow (LI033-128----). Not depicted on historic OSi maps. Identified by Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 128.01; AP 4/3616) as a ring-barrow. Visible as a circular-shaped depression on OSi orthophotos taken between 2005-12. Not visible on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Google Earth orthoimages and Bruff image showing monument labelled Bruff 128.01. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 18 April 2021
- LI033-128: Barrow - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-128----. In improved pasture 30m N of a ditch-barrow (LI033-126----) and 6m SE of a possible barrow (LI033-128---). Not depicted on historic OSi maps. Identified by Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 128.02; AP 4/3616) as a ring-barrow. Visible as a circular- shaped depression on OSi orthophotos taken between 2005-12. Not visible on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Google Earth orthoimages and Bruff image showing monument labelled Bruff 128.02. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 18 April 2021
- LI033-175: Barrow - ditch barrow, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CLI033-175----. Cropmark of ditch-barrow visible on Digital Globe orthophoto taken between 2011-13 and on Google Earth orthoimage. See attached Google Earth orthoimage Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Jean-Charles Caillère Date of upload: 2 November 2021

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).

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

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

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Knockderk, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Knockderk.
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

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.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/limerick/knockderk.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/limerick/knockderk.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/limerick/knockderk.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

- Knockderk, Bruff: 5 sales, https://everytownland.com/limerick/knockderk-bruff.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Ballincassa: https://everytownland.com/limerick/ballincassa.md
- Ballynagreanagh: https://everytownland.com/limerick/ballynagreanagh.md
- Clynabroga: https://everytownland.com/limerick/clynabroga.md
- Derk: https://everytownland.com/limerick/derk.md
- Knockalegan (Co. Tipperary): https://everytownland.com/tipperary/knockalegan.md
- Knockaunroe: https://everytownland.com/limerick/knockaunroe.md
- Knockroe: https://everytownland.com/limerick/knockroe-121431.md
- Templebredon: https://everytownland.com/limerick/templebredon.md

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.

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Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation.

Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

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