# Knocknamucklagh, Co. Mayo: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Ballinchalla, barony of Kilmaine, Co. Mayo; in Irish Cnoc na Muclach. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,951,031 m² (195.1 ha, 482.11 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 7 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 25,192 m² (2.52 ha, 6.23 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement - Planning (National Planning Applications): 0 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Ballinchalla, https://everytownland.com/mayo/parish/ballinchalla.md - Barony: Kilmaine - Electoral division: Neale, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): Neale electoral division: 879 people in 298 households; 90% of households own their home; 35% of homes were built since 2001; 15% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 4% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Mayo, https://everytownland.com/mayo.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/35111 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 152243 - Centre: latitude 53.585996, longitude -9.291171 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 7 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Knocknamucklagh, from 1,758 m² to 1,252,077 m² (125.21 ha, 309.39 acres); 31 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 887368: 1,252,077 m² (125.21 ha, 309.39 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/887368.md - Parcel 3465295: 631,835 m² (63.18 ha, 156.13 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3465295.md - Parcel 871025: 52,272 m² (5.23 ha, 12.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/871025.md - Parcel 872466: 25,192 m² (2.52 ha, 6.23 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/872466.md - Parcel 991158: 21,728 m² (2.17 ha, 5.37 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/991158.md - Parcel 984711: 20,479 m² (2.05 ha, 5.06 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/984711.md - Parcel 885897: 1,758 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/885897.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) No zone of a development plan covers Knocknamucklagh 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) No planning application touches the townland of Knocknamucklagh in the national file, which goes back to 2010. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) - Special Area of Conservation: Lough Carra/Mask Complex SAC, site code 001774, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/001774 - Special Protection Area: Lough Mask SPA, site code 004062, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/spa/004062 - Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Lough Carra/Mask Complex, site code 001774 ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - MA117-033: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA117-033----. In pasture, on gentle E-facing slope. Oval-shaped area (21m N-S; 26m E-W), enclosed by ruinous earthen bank (H 0.3m) SW to N; levelled in most of the W. Stone field fence bisects site, N to S. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 183. Date of upload: 7 November 2013 - MA117-034: Earthwork, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA117-034----. 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. - MA117-035: Castle - tower house, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA117-035----. In farmyard on E shore of Lough Mask. Built by the deBurgos in 1480; altered and repaired in 1615 and 1618. Tower with tall chimneys. Lower vaulted chamber displaying wickerwork. Other feature include finely-cut gargoyles and two fireplaces, one dated to 1618 (Heyward 1943, 111). Access denied. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 718. Date of upload: 7 November 2013 - MA117-036001: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA117-036001-. In pasture, on gentle E-facing slope, 250m E is ringfort (MA117-037----). Circular area (52m N-S; 50m E-W), enclosed by low earthen bank (H 0.9m) SE to E, heavily overgrown on the E. Gap on ESE where enclosing bank turns W to run towards the interior for 24m. Souterrain (MA117-036002-) in N. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 184. Date of upload: 7 November 2013 - MA117-036002: Souterrain, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA117-036002-. In E half of ringfort (MA117-036001-). Displaced lintels give access to a stone-built chamber, largely collapsed. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 525. Date of upload: 7 November 2013 - MA117-037: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA117-037----. In rough pasture, with much scrub. On E slope of natural rise, 250m to W is ringfort (MA117-036001-). Oval-shaped area (23.5m N-S; 30m E-W), enclosed by low earthen bank (H 0.3m), partly overlain by clearance material. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 185. Date of upload: 7 November 2013 - MA117-038: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA117-038----. 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. - MA120-001: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA120-001----. In very rough woodland, 100m N of canal. Circular area (diam. 26m N-S), enclosed by collapsed stone wall (Wth 1m; H 1.5m). N wall incorporated into surrounding field fence. Hut site (3m N-S; 2m E-W) adjoining inner face of W wall. Interior surface uneven, containing outcrop and clearance. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 293. Date of upload: 24 February 2014 - MA120-001001: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA120-001001-. In a cashel (MA120-001----). Recorded by An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District (Lavelle 1994; 46, no. 293) as a ‘hut site (3m N-W; 2m E-W) adjoining inner face of W wall’ of the cashel. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 24 February 2014 - MA120-003: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CMA120-003----. Marked on OS map (1929) as circular enclosure (est. max. Diam. c. 38m). Access denied. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 462. Date of upload: 7 November 2013 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) - Loughmask House, house, 1835–1845, Regional interest, registry number 31311707, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=MA®no=31311707. Detached three-bay two-storey over part raised basement land agent's house, under construction 1838, on a T-shaped plan centred on single-bay full-height breakfront; single-bay (west) or two-bay (east) full-height side elevations. Sold, 1886. Leased, 1901. Occupied, 1911. Hipped slate roof with clay or terracotta ridge tiles, paired cement rendered central chimney stacks having cut-limestone stringcourses below capping supporting terracotta or yellow terracotta octagonal pots, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods on cut-limestone eaves. Part creeper- or ivy-covered rendered walls on dragged cut-limestone cushion course on rendered base with rendered quoins to corners. Elliptical-headed central door opening approached by flight of five lichen-covered dragged cut-limestone steps between wrought iron railings, "Torus"-detailed chamfered timber mullions, and moulded rendered surround framing timber panelled door having sidelights on panelled risers below overlight. Square-headed window openings with drag edged dragged cut-limestone sills, and concealed dressings framing one-over-one timber sash windows. Interior including (ground floor): central hall retaining carved timber surrounds to door openings framing timber panelled doors, and plasterwork cornice to ceiling centred on decorative plasterwork ceiling rose; and carved timber surrounds to door openings to remainder framing timber panelled doors with timber panelled shutters to window openings. Set in landscaped grounds with lichen-covered cylindrical piers having "Cavetto"-detailed cornices below capping supporting replacement mild steel "farm gate". - Sluice/sluice gate, 1850–1860, Regional interest, registry number 31312005, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=MA®no=31312005. Sluice, built 1855-6; extant 1894. Now disused. Set spanning Cong Canal with unkempt banks to canal. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: 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: Susceptibility 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 Knocknamucklagh. - 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/mayo/knocknamucklagh.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/mayo/knocknamucklagh.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/mayo/knocknamucklagh.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Knocknamucklagh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Mayo: https://everytownland.com/mayo.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Ballinchalla: https://everytownland.com/mayo/ballinchalla.md - Caherloughlin: https://everytownland.com/mayo/caherloughlin.md - Killimor: https://everytownland.com/mayo/killimor.md - Killour: https://everytownland.com/mayo/killour.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. --- 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. - Page: https://everytownland.com/mayo/knocknamucklagh - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/mayo/knocknamucklagh