Rathdrum

35 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Rathdrum, from 41 m² to 851,547 m² (85.15 ha, 210.42 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 19 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Rathdrum 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.

• 30 Apr 2026N/a

  (RED 111) a period of 10 years to construct and complete a Solar PV development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III) with a total site area of c. 28.1 hectares, to include solar PV ground mounted support structures, string inverters, transformer stations, electrical cabling and ducting, internal access tracks and hardstanding areas, perimeter fencing and access gate, CCTV, a temporary construction compound and other ancillary infrastructure including drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works relating to the access of the site. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years in the townlands of Derrygrogan Little and Derrygrogan Big, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2660233

• 23 Apr 2026N/a

  (RED III) a period of 10 years to construct and complete a Solar PV development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III) with a total site area of c. 28.1 hectares, to include solar PV ground mounted support structures, string inverters, transformer stations, electrical cabling and ducting, internal access tracks and hardstanding areas, perimeter fencing and access gate, CCTV, a temporary construction compound and other ancillary infrastructure including drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works relating to the access of the site. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years in the townlands of Derrygrogan Little and Derrygrogan Big, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2660216

• 10 Feb 2026N/a

  a period of 10 years to construct and complete a Solar PV development (RED III) (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III) with a total site area of c. 28.1 hectares, to include solar PV ground mounted support structures, string inverters, transformer stations, electrical cabling and ducting, internal access tracks and hardstanding areas, perimeter fencing and access gate, CCTV, a temporary construction compound and other ancillary infrastructure including drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works relating to the access of the site. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years in the townlands of Derrygrogan Little and Derrygrogan Big, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2660065

• 29 Jan 2026N/a

  Planning permission for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a Solar PV development (i.e. a relevant solar energy development as per the Renewable Energy Directive III) with a total site area of c. 28.1 hectares, to include solar PV ground mounted support structures, string inverters, transformer stations, electrical cabling and ducting, internal access tracks and hardstanding areas, perimeter fencing and access gate, CCTV, a temporary construction compound and other ancillary infrastructure including drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works relating to the access of the site. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years in the townlands of Derrygrogan Little and Derrygrogan Big, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2660048

• 19 Dec 2025N/a

  a period of 10 years to construct and complete a Solar PV development with a total site area of c. 28.1 hectares, to include solar PV ground mounted support structures, string inverters, transformer stations, electrical cabling and ducting, internal access tracks and hardstanding areas, perimeter fencing and access gate, CCTV, a temporary construction compound and other ancillary infrastructure including drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works relating to the access of the site. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years in the townlands of Derrygrogan Little and Derrygrogan Big, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application.

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2560667

• 21 May 2024Conditional

  PARTIALLY DEMOLISH AND TO EXTEND EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DWELLING, TO REPLACE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND SOAK HOLE WITH A PUMPED PACKAGED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND POLISHING FILTER. RETENTION PERMISSION IS SOUGHT TO RETAIN EXISTING SHED ON SITE , AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 2 homes · Offaly County Council, 2460176

• 9 May 2024N/a

  UPGRADE, TO PARTIALY DEMOLISH AND TO EXTEND EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DWELLING, TO REPLACE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND SOAK HOLE WITH A PUMPED PACKAGED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND POLISHING FILTER. PERMISSION IS ALSO SOUGHT TO RETAIN EXISTING SHED ON SITE , AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2460161

• 9 Feb 2022Conditional

  2 LINED SLURRY LAGOONS, DEMOLISHED HAYBARN, CUBICLE HOUSE WITH UNDERGROUND STORAGE, LOOSE ANIMAL HOUSING, MACHINERY STORE, FEED AREAS, SILAGE PIT, PUMPING STATION, MEAL SILO, ALTERED ROOF PROFILE AND EXTENSION TO BUILDING GRANTED UNDER PL2/13/189

  Retention · Offaly County Council, 2246

• 3 Dec 2021N/a

  AND ALTERATION TO PL13/189 AND PL13/206 INCLUDING ALTERATION AND AUGMENTATION TO SLURRY STORAGE FACILITIES, DEMOLITION OF HAYBARN, ADDITIONAL DRY & CUBICLE HOUSING WITH ASSOCIATED SLURRY STORAGE, ALTERATIONS, AUGMENTATION AND REPLACEMENT TO FARM BUILDINGS/ANIMAL HOUSING, ADDITIONAL SILAGE PIT AREA AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS TO COMPLY WITH NITRATES DIRECTIVE

  Retention · Offaly County Council, 21747

• 3 Nov 2021N/a

  ALTERATION TO PL13/189 AND PL13/206 INCLUDING ALTERATION AND AUGMENTATION TO SLURRY STORAGE FACILITIES, DEMOLITION OF HAYBARN, ADDITIONAL DRY & CUBICLE HOUSING WITH ASSOCIATED SLURRY STORAGE, ALTERATIONS, AUGMENTATION AND REPLACEMENT TO FARM BUILDINGS/ANIMAL HOUSING, ADDITIONAL SILAGE PIT AREA AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS TO COMPLY WITH NITRATES DIRECTIVE

  Retention · Offaly County Council, 21684

• 14 Oct 2021N/a

  ALTERATION TO PL13/189 AND PL13/205 INCLUDING ALTERATION AND AUGMENTATION TO SLURRY STORAGE FACILITIES, ADDITIONAL DRY & CUBICLE HOUSING WITH ASSOCIATED SLURRY STORAGE, ALTERATIONS, AUGMENTATION AND REPLACEMENT TO FARM BUILDINGS/ANIMAL HOUSING, ADDITIONAL SILAGE PIT AREA AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS TO COMPLY WITH NITRATES DIRECTIVE

  Retention · Offaly County Council, 21640

• 24 Jul 2020N/a

  A) PARTIALLY CONSTRUCTED GARAGE BUILDING WITH FUEL SHED, HOME OFFICE & HOME GYM LOCATED TO THE REAR OF EXISTING HOUSE AND PERMISSION TO COMPLETE WITH ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS. B) PERMISSION TO RELOCATE EXISTING SITE ENTRANCE

  Retention, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 20322

• 30 Mar 2020N/a

  A) PARTIALLY CONSTRUCTED GARAGE BUILDING WITH FUEL SHED, HOME OFFICE & HOME GYM LOCATED TO THE REAR OF EXISTING HOUSE AND PERMISSION TO COMPLETE WITH ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS. B) PERMISSION TO RELOCATE EXISTING SITE ENTRANCE

  Retention, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 20117

• 19 Mar 2020N/a

  A) PARTIALLY CONSTRUCTED GARAGE BUILDING WITH FUEL SHED, HOME OFFICE & HOME GYM LOCATED TO THE REAR OF EXISTING HOUSE AND PERMISSION TO COMPLETE WITH ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS. B) PERMISSION FOR TO RELOCATE EXISTING SITE ENTRANCE

  Retention · Offaly County Council, 2094

• 13 Dec 2019N/a

  A).PARTLY COMPLETED GARAGE/FUEL/HOME OFFICE & HOME GYM BUILDING TO THE REAR OF EXISTING HOUSE AND PERMISSION TO COMPLETE WITH ANCILlARY SITE WORKS. B) PERMISSION FOR TO RELOCATE EXISTING SITE ENTRANCE

  Retention · Offaly County Council, 19594

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 Rathdrum.

Recorded monuments

• OF009-027001 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  Modern bungalow located on site of destroyed cairn situated on top of high ground with good extensive views with bullaun stone (OF009-027002-) immediately to the N. According to the landowner two skeletons were uncovered while digging the foundation of the house. He was also told by a diviner that there was another burial in the area where his front garden is now. This site may have been a burial mound with multiple burials. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF009-027002 Bullaun stone
  Description

  Large bullaun stone located on top of high ground with good extensive views with destroyed cairn (OF009-027001-) immediately to the S. According to the landowner people from all over Ireland come to visit this stone because of its curative powers. The stone is embedded in a flower bed, the visible portion of the stone (H 0.5m; top diam. 0.8m) has a hollow depression (Wth 0.3m; D 0.3m) which contains several votive offerings. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF009-028 Stone head (present location)
  Description

  Located on the front wall of a Rathdrum House which has been recently plastered. As a result it was impossible to say if this carved head (OF009-029003-) was part of a Sheela-na-gig, however the farmer informed us that there was a carved figure on the exterior of the house. The site of Rathdrum Castle (OF009-029001-) is situated on top of a circular mound which may been the remains of an Anglo-Norman motte (OF009-029002-). Rathdrum House which is located immediately to the SW of the castle site may have been built with stone taken from the levelled castle (OF009-029001-). A stone head incorporated into the fabric of the house may have originally come from the castle. This stone head (OF009-028----) was described in 1944 as 'over the door of Rathdrum House adjoining is a very crude oval head with features only just shown. The work seems so bad that I doubt if it is older than XVIIIc [18th century]; but it might have stood in the castle' (ITA Survey 1942, SMR File). This stone head was listed in the SMR as a possible sheela-na-gig that was originally incorporated into the fabric of Rathdrum Castle (SMR file). Today there is not enough of the carving visible to classify this carved head as a sheela-na-gig, although it is possible that this carving may originally have been carved as a sheela-na-gig. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2011

• OF009-029001 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  Situated on well drained pasture land with good views of the surrounding countryside. The site of Rathdrum Castle is situated on top of a circular mound which may been the remains of an Anglo-Norman motte (OF009-029002-). Alternatively this circular flat-topped mound may have been a natural hillock which was scarped and flattened on top to provide a flat surface for the construction of Rathdrum Castle. A lime-kiln appears to be indicated immediately to the NE of the mound on the 1838 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. There are no surface remains of Rathdrum Castle and part of the mound may have been formed from the collapsed debris of the castle. This monument is depicted as a circular platform or mound on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map. The revised 1908 ed. OS 6-inch map shows that the mound or motte was damaged on the S side by the construction of a building which had been built into the base of the mound on the S side. the OS 25-inch map of 1908 shows that the castle mound had by that time been damaged or cut into on the W side as well as the s side of the mound. This building is not indicated on the 1838 ed. OS 6-inch map. Described in 1942 as, 'A prominent mound of boulder-clay in undulating countryside with good view; good pasture around. No fosse visible. The mound sides have been scarped vertically to 5-7' [1.5-2.1m] high; on the faces no habitation earth and little humus are visible. The top is oval, 26 [23.5m] x 40 [36m] yds. a little encroached on by modern buildings in a few places. There are signs of modern walls on the top' (ITA Survey 1944, SMR File). In 1977 the monument was recorded and described as 'a large circular earthwork now partly destroyed. The eastern side has been bulldozed away to make space for a modern silage pit, while farm buildings cut into the southern side of the site. The earthwork is outlined by a fairly steep embankment with a fosse outside it on the west and north sides. A laneway cuts through the fosse on the western side. Beyond the fosse there is an outer bank on west and north. The farmyard occupies the fosse on the south side. The interior is fairly even and is featureless. There is no visible trace of a castle or wall footings. The interior measures approx. 40m NW-SE. This earthwork closely resembles a ringfort' (ASI file 1977). Today the castle site is situated on top of a mound with extensive views of flat land in all directions. Nothing remains of this castle which was located on what looks to be an artificial mound, possibly a motte (top diam. 29.5m N-S; 32.5m E-W; H 3.5m), but could be a natural hillock. There is evidence of a fosse encircling the base of the mound at N. No evidence of wall footings or dressed stone on top of the mound. Rathdrum House which is located immediately to the SW of the castle site may have been built with stone taken from the levelled castle. A stone head (OF009-029003-) incorporated into the fabric of the house may have originally come from the castle. This head was described in 1944 as 'over the door of Rathdrum House adjoining is a very crude oval head with features only just shown. The work seems so bad that I doubt if it is older than XVIIIc [18th century]; but it might have stood in the castle' (ITA Survey 1942, SMR File). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2011

• OF009-029002 Castle - motte
  Description

  Situated on well drained pasture land with good views of the surrounding countryside. The site of Rathdrum Castle (OF009-029001-) is situated on top of a circular mound which may been the remains of an Anglo-Norman motte. Alternatively this circular flat-topped mound may have been a natural hillock which was scarped and flattened on top to provide a flat surface for the construction of Rathdrum Castle. A lime-kiln appears to be indicated immediately to the NE of the mound on the 1838 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. There are no surface remains of Rathdrum Castle and part of the mound may have been formed from the collapsed debris of the castle. This monument is depicted as a circular platform or mound on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map. The revised 1908 ed. OS 6-inch map shows that the mound or motte was damaged on the S side by the construction of a building which had been built into the base of the mound on the S side. the OS 25-inch map of 1908 shows that the castle mound had by that time been damaged or cut into on the W side as well as the s side of the mound. This building is not indicated on the 1838 ed. OS 6-inch map. Described in 1942 as, 'A prominent mound of boulder-clay in undulating countryside with good view; good pasture around. No fosse visible. The mound sides have been scarped vertically to 5-7' [1.5-2.1m] high; on the faces no habitation earth and little humus are visible. The top is oval, 26 [23.5m] x 40 [36m] yds. a little encroached on by modern buildings in a few places. There are signs of modern walls on the top' (ITA Survey 1944, SMR File). In 1977 the monument was recorded and described as 'a large circular earthwork now partly destroyed. The eastern side has been bulldozed away to make space for a modern silage pit, while farm buildings cut into the southern side of the site. The earthwork is outlined by a fairly steep embankment with a fosse outside it on the west and north sides. A laneway cuts through the fosse on the western side. Beyond the fosse there is an outer bank on west and north. The farmyard occupies the fosse on the south side. The interior is fairly even and is featureless. There is no visible trace of a castle or wall footings. The interior measures approx. 40m NW-SE. This earthwork closely resembles a ringfort' (ASI file 1977). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2011

• OF009-029003 Stone head
  Description

  Situated on well drained pasture land with good views of the surrounding countryside. The site of Rathdrum Castle (OF009-029001-) is situated on top of a circular mound which may been the remains of an Anglo-Norman motte (OF009-029002-). Rathdrum House which is located immediately to the SW of the castle site may have been built with stone taken from the levelled castle (OF009-029001-). A stone head incorporated into the fabric of the house may have originally come from the castle. This head (OF009-028----) was described in 1944 as 'over the door of Rathdrum House adjoining is a very crude oval head with features only just shown. The work seems so bad that I doubt if it is older than XVIIIc [18th century]; but it might have stood in the castle' (ITA Survey 1942, SMR File). This stone head was listed in the SMR as a possible sheela-na-gig that was originally incorporated into the fabric of Rathdrum Castle (SMR file). At present times there is not enough of the carving visible to classify this carved head as a sheela-na-gig, Today there is not enough of the carving visible to classify this carved head as a sheela-na-gig, although it is possible that this carving may originally have been carved as a sheela-na-gig. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2011

• OF010-030 Enclosure
  Description

  Not visible at ground level. Aerial photographs (GSI, N 578/9) shows faint outline of circular enclosure. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-031 Enclosure
  Description

  Aerial photo (GSI N 539/540) shows enclosure (diam. c. 15m) delimited by a fosse and situated in lowlying wet land at western edge of a raised bog. Not located at time of inspection. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-069 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  The site (L 8.6m min.; Wth 1.03m min.; D 0.27m min.) with a likely NW-SE orientation, slopes down from the NE to below the water level in the drain base. The elements are densely packed, predominantly composed of beds of twigs with overlying brushwood and a heavy roundwood and mixed brushwood elements at the base of the deposit and at the SW examined extent. The uppermost light brushwood, overlying the NE extent, may form part of a hurdle. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. SMR OF010-070---- is 0.26m above this site. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-070 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A regular spread (Wth 6.73m; D 0.22m) of mixed brushwood and roundwoods. The overall orientation of the site is indiscernible. These elements are irregularly laid and dispersed in places but concentrated in the centre of the site. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with occasional ericaceous remains. SMR OF010-069---- is 0.26m below this site. SMR OF010-071---- and SMR OF010-072---- are 3.5m and 3.8m to the NE, respectively. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-071 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A split timber (L 0.28m; Wth 0.19m; D 0.03m) in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with some ericaceous remains and natural wood. It may be associated with SMR OF010-072----, 1.2m to the NE, or displaced from SMR OF010-161---- to the S. SMR OF010-070---- is 3.5m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-072 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A radially split oak timber (L 0.18m; Wth 0.14m; D 0.04m) in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with some natural wood. It may be associated with SMR OF010-071----, 1.2m to the SW, or displaced from SMR OF010-161---- to the S. SMR OF010-070---- is 3.8m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-144 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular deposit of three pieces of light brushwood in the drain face (Wth 0.34m; D 0.1m). One piece has metal toolmarks on a worked end. The wood is in good condition and set in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-159 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  A plank walkway (L 558.92m; Wth 0.53m; D 0.12m), orientated E-W, which varies in width and depth along its length. At the majority of the sightings it consist of single longitudinal plank, although some sightings have as many as three planks. At the recorded sighting it consists of two closely set longitudinal planks (L Wth 0.1m max; 0.15m max.; D 0.09m max.) and a vertical post (L 0.94m max.; diam. 0.13m) 0.7m to the SW. Both planks are radially split and in poor condition. The post has an extensively worked metal-cut pencil point. A plank from the site has been dendrochronologically dated to AD 773±9 or later (Q10131). Part of the site occurs in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum and occasional fibrous roots but elsewhere the peat is moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum and varying amounts of fibrous roots. A number of sites lie within 5m of this site. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011 Following on from the Peatland Survey 2001 carried out by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (UCD)), a six-week programme of excavation by Sinclair Turrell under licence no. 05E0552 was carried out at Daingean South Bog, part of Bord na Móna's Derrygreenagh group of works, between May and June 2005. The southern part of the bog, where the sites were concentrated, had been prepared for production, with fields levelled and drains cut but, at the time of the excavation, no milling had taken place. Seven sites were excavated, together with a survey of all the associated sightings. Excavation was accompanied by an extensive programme of palaeoenvironmental sampling carried out by Archaeoscape Ltd. This site was surveyed by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (UCD) in July 2001 and identified as a primary togher, running for 559m in an east-west direction, with one plank being dendro-dated to AD 773±9 or later (OF-RDM0001-). Five cuttings were excavated along the course of the trackway and 22 further sightings were recorded. This single-plank trackway was of simple construction, with oak planks, up to 3.3m long and 0.5m wide, being laid end to end. There were no pegs or transverses present at the eastern end of the trackway, although mortise holes were present in some of the planks, often offset to one side of the centre-line. The construction did differ slightly across the trackway, with some pegs and transverses occurring towards the western end. The bog may have been softer here, necessitating a different method of construction, a question that the environmental results may be able to resolve. The planks here were very narrow, but there were notches on the edge of some of the plank terminals, probably the remains of mortise holes, which suggests that part of the plank may have split off and become detached. This trackway is on a different alignment to the others investigated in Daingean South Bog and it possibly linked settlement sites on the western side of the bog with the ecclesiastical complex at Killaderry, which, although some distance from the bog, is directly in line with the course of the trackway. Sinclair Turrell, ADS Ltd, Windsor House, 11 Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3. Date of revision : 24 April 2009

• OF010-160 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  The site (L 52.13m; Wth 0.92m; D 0.08m min.) is orientated NW-SE, and consists of an irregular but compact deposit of light brushwood and two twig beds. The wood is in a good condition and lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. At this sighting, and along its entire length, the majority of the site lay beneath water and could not be examined. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011 This site was surveyed by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (UCD) in June 2001 and identified as a secondary togher orientated north-west/south-east, running for a distance of 52.13m (OF-RDM0002-). Three cuttings were excavated by Sinclair Turrrell under licence no. 05E0551and a further six sightings were recorded. This was a generally poorly preserved brushwood trackway running east-west across the bog, the cuttings revealing just small scattered patches of fragmented brushwood, some displaying wedge- or chisel-cut worked ends, together with a few small pegs. It is of unknown date, although its depth below the surface suggested that it may be prehistoric. Dating of wood samples should provide a clearer idea of the date of the trackway. It did not appear to run all the way across the bog and may have been built to provide access to the resources of the bog. However, in places this trackway was near the current level of the base of the drains and it may be that it does, in fact, continue further but is not currently visible. Sinclair Turrell, ADS Ltd, Windsor House, 11 Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3. Date of revision : 24 April 2009

• OF010-161 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  The site (L 620.25m; Wth 3.98m; D 0.69m), is orientated ENE-WSW, and varies considerably in scale (Wth 2.93-6.6m; D 0.33-0.62m min.) and composition along its length. It ranges from one to five layers of construction. While the site typically consist of clay/gravel lying directly above a layer of degraded brushwood, uprights and occasional timbers, a large number of sightings have notably increased stratigraphy dominated by wooden components. It is possible that they represent earlier sites. One sighting consists of a single dense layer of mixed brushwood, twigs and occasional small to medium sized stones. Elsewhere two layers are evident with the basal layer formed of irregularly laid mixed brushwood and stakes. The upper layer, directly above this, consists of a compact, well-defined deposit of pale grey silty clay with a moderate amount of small to medium sized angular and sub-angular stones and occasional pieces of brushwood. This is evident along the entire length of the site but varies in depth and width. A cobbled surface may be present at the SW extent. At its densest it is constructed of five layers. The basal layers are formed of various amounts of longitudinal timbers, mixed brushwood, roundwoods and twigs. The upper layers consist of a deposit of compact pale grey silty clay, with stones and a plank and an overlying possible hurdle. Willow, alder, birch, hazel and oak were identified from this site. These basal layers occur in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with occasional Eriophorum, ericaceous remains and small pockets of fibrous roots and the upper layer within poorly humified Sphagnum peat with a moderate amount of fibrous roots. This site has been dendrochronologically dated to AD 1230±9 or later (Q10129) and AD 1159±9 or later (Q10128). SMR OF010-183----, is 2.8m NE of a central sighting of this site. A large number of other sites lie within 5m of it. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011 This site was identified by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (UCD) as a primary togher in July 2001, running for 620m in a north-east/south-west orientation (OF-RDM0004-). Two dendro dates were obtained from timbers taken from the primary sighting. A timber from the basal layer returned a date of AD 1230±9 or later, yet a timber from an upper layer was dated to AD 1159±9 or later. Five cuttings were excavated by Sinclair Turrell under licence no. 05E0553 along the length of this trackway and an additional 25 sightings recorded. This was a complex and variable trackway, running across the narrowest part of the bog, connecting dry land on either side. A feature of the trackway was its increasing thickness and complexity towards the north-eastern end. In Cutting 2 there were at least three successive layers of brushwood, partly overlain by a patch of stones and marl, which was overlain in turn by a further brushwood layer. The stony marl did not seem to be continuous along the trackway but rather to have been laid down in patches, perhaps in an attempt to fill in damp areas. The marl itself was identical to that found as subsoil to the east of the bog, from where it had probably been obtained. One persistent feature, apart from the marl, was a closely set, double row of short pegs, with wedge-shaped worked ends angled in towards each other, these being present at both ends of the trackway. In Cutting 5, to the south-west, there was a further double row of short upright pegs outside the double row, as well as a central row of slender brushwood pegs. There was marl in this cutting but no brushwood layers. Scrap wood, in the form of plank fragments and perhaps hurdles, was encountered in several cuttings and seemed to have also been used in the construction of the trackway. This wood, almost certainly reused, probably accounts for the anomalous dendro dates previously obtained. It is not certain at present whether the successive layers of brushwood found in the north-eastern cuttings represent different trackways or merely later repairs and renewal of the same trackway. These dense brushwood layers are not present to the south-west, which may suggest that it is in fact a single trackway and that wetter conditions to the north-east may have necessitated several phases of renewal here. This is a question which cannot be resolved by archaeology alone and which the results of the environmental programme may be able to clarify. Sinclair Turrell, ADS Ltd, Windsor House, 11 Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3. Date of Revision : 24 April 2009

• OF010-162 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (L 0.65m min.; diam. 0.05m). The piece is in good condition and is cut to a chisel point. It lies within poorly humified Sphagnum peat with ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-163 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single plank (L 0.37m min.; Wth 0.25m; D 0.08m) with a square. It is in good condition and lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-164 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of light brushwood (Wth 0.21m; D 0.13m) and a light roundwood. The pieces are in good condition and lie within well-humified Sphagnum peat with ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-165 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (diam. 0.042m). The piece is in good condition and is cut to a wedge point. It lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-166 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  The site (L 457.46m; Wth 1.1m min.; D 0.4m) is orientated NE-SW and consists of principally of transverse and longitudinal timbers, roundwoods and brushwood with frequent posts and stakes. Occasional deposits of regularly laid brushwood suggest a weave but in general the horizontal elements are sparsely set. While the construction of the site varies greatly along its length, it is characterised by the use of heavy roundwoods (diam. 0.2m max.), and upright elements (L 0.7m min.) with posts demarcating its edges. Amongst the pieces identified are birch, ash, willow, alder and hazel. The site occurs in part in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum, ericaceous remains and fibrous roots. The site has produced dendrochronological dates ranging from AD 544/545 (Q10132) to AD550±9 or later (Q10143). Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011 This was a primary togher running for 458m on a north-east/south-west orientation, surveyed by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (UCD) in July 2001 (OF-RDM0009-). Two dendro dates, of AD 554/555 and AD 550±9 or later, were obtained from this site. It was originally planned to excavate five cuttings under licence no. 05E0555 along the length of this trackway. However, since some of these cuttings contained very little wood, a sixth cutting was added to the programme. The site was also recorded at fourteen sightings. This trackway crosses the bog from north-east to south-west and was clearly built to provide a walkway across the bog at its narrowest point. The trackway, which was generally quite poorly preserved, was of mixed construction. It typically consisted of oak planks, up to 3.19m in length and 0.24m in width, laid on transverse timbers. In places these were pegged through central mortise holes, while elsewhere there was no mortise and side pegs had been used. In one cutting it seems that two timbers had been laid alongside each other to provide a sufficiently broad walking surface and there was also evidence that these had been wedged against each other. Pine had been used in Cutting 4 and yew in Cutting 5, giving the impression that the trackway may have been constructed from whatever timber happened to be readily available at the time. Sinclair Turrell, ADS Ltd, Windsor House, 11 Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3. Date of Revision : 24 April 2009

• OF010-167 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Three pieces of light brushwood and a half-split timber (Wth 1.11m; D 0.54m). The wood is in good condition and lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-168 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Twelve pieces of light brushwood interspersed with occasional twigs (Wth 0.62m min.; D 0.07m). The elements are regularly, closely set and three pieces deep, with the suggestion of a weave. The site is in good condition and lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. SMR OF010-169---- and SMR OF010-170---- are 0.22m and 0.44m below this site, with the latter site 0.6m to the NW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-169 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Fifteen pieces of mixed brushwood and occasional twigs (Wth 2.08m; D 0.1m). The elements are irregularly laid in two small deposits with a single piece between. The site is in good condition and lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. SMR OF010-170---- is 0.1m below this site and SMR OF010-168---- is 0.22m above. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-170 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (diam. 0.028m) in the drain face lying in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. SMR OF010-169----and SMR OF010-168---- are 0.1m and 0.44m above this site, with the latter site 0.6m to the SE. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-171 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 1.3m; D 0.18m) of five pieces of mixed brushwood and a small bed of twigs (Wth 0.46m; D 0.1m). The brushwood is irregularly laid around the twigs. Two metal-cut chisel points are present. This site lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum, ericaceous remains and fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-172 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Two pieces of light brushwood and two twigs (Wth 0.53m min.; D 0.1m). This site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-173 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Eight pieces of light brushwood and one twig (Wth 1.75m; D 0.2m). The elements are irregularly laid, up to three pieces deep. Three metal-cut chisel points are evident. This site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots and some Eriophorum. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-174 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 1.67m; D 0.15m) of light brushwood and three small beds of twigs (Wth 0.08m; D 0.02m). The brushwood is closely laid with the majority of the pieces parallel. A number of metal-cut toolmarks are present. This site lies in well-humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-175 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Eight pieces of irregularly laid, light brushwood (Wth 1m; D 0.34m), dispersed throughout three separate peat strata. The uppermost strata is poorly humified Sphagnum peat with ericaceous remains, beneath which is moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. The basal strata consists of moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-176 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Two light roundwoods and a piece of light brushwood (Wth 0.64m; D 0.07m). The elements are closely set, irregularly laid and lie in well-humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-177 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Ten pieces of light brushwood and occasional twigs in the drain face (L 1.1m min.; Wth 1.09m; D 0.12m). The elements are closely, regularly laid and parallel with one irregular piece 0.4m to the NE. This site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-178 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of light brushwood (L 0.15m min.; diam. 0.034m) in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. SMR OF010-187---- is 3.4m to the NE and SMR OF010-186---- is 4.1m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-179 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Five pieces of heavy brushwood (Wth 0.32m min.; D 0.17m min.). The elements are closely set and parallel. This site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots and ericaceous remains. SMR OF010-180---- is 0.12m below and 0.7m to the NE. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-180 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Two parallel pieces of heavy brushwood (Wth 0.11m; D 0.065m min.). This site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots and ericaceous remains. SMR OF010-179---- is 0.12m above and 0.7m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-181 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Fourteen pieces of light brushwood, occasional twigs and a single stake (Wth 1.58m; D 0.27m min.). The elements are irregularly deposited and closely set with occasional outliers. Evidence of branch-trimming and a number of chisel points are present. This site is in well-humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-182 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Eighteen, irregularly deposited, pieces of light brushwood (Wth 1.5m; D 0.3m min.). The elements are in good condition with a large number of metal-cut toolmarks and evidence of branch-trimming present. This site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-183 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  The site (Wth 1.27m; D 0.3m) appears to be orientated ENE-WSW and is composed of split timbers, light brushwood, twigs, a single roundwood, occasional small stones and a small pocket of clay. At the base of the deposit is a single longitudinal roundwood, (diam. 0.1m) overlain by a transverse, radially split timber (L 1.27m; Wth 0.09m; D 0.1m). Directly above this is an irregular deposit of closely laid light brushwood and twigs, interspersed with occasional small stones and a small pocket of clay with two overlying small transverse split timbers. Three further small split timbers are irregularly deposited above the main body of the site. This site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. A sighting of SMR OF010-161----, a key component of which is a gravel/clay deposit, is 2.8m to the SW. SMR OF010-184---- lies 3.9m SW of this site. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-184 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Four dispersed pieces of mixed brushwood (Wth 1.24m; D 0.25m). The elements are irregularly laid and lie in well-humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. SMR OF010-183---- is 3.9m NE. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-185 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (L 0.25m; diam. 0.048m), with a degraded metal-cut chisel point, in well-humified Sphagnum peat. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-186 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Three irregularly laid pieces of light brushwood (L 0.2m; Wth 0.33m; D 0.1m min.). The pieces are in a poor condition and lie in poorly humified Sphagnum peat. SMR OF010-178---- is 4.1m to the NE and SMR OF018-069---- is 3.1m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-187 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of heavy brushwood (L 0.23m min.; diam. 0.052m) in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous remains. SMR OF010-178---- is 3.4m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-188 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single roundwood (diam. 0.07m), with three metal-cut toolmarks, in well-humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-189 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  The site (L 213.11m; Wth 1.7m; D 0.46m min.) is orientated NE-SW and consists of a narrow plank walkway with planks laid both transversely and longitudinally and one peg evident. Toward the NE extent the site consists of a transverse roundwood (diam. 0.13m), with two overlying longitudinal planks (Wth 0.41m max.; D 0.06m). Where examined, the wood is in a very poor condition, particularly on its upper surfaces. In this area the site lies at the boundary of two distinct peat strata. The lower peat stratum is well-humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum and the upper stratum is poorly humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum. A radially split plank, from a central location in the site, was dendrochronologically dated to AD 547±9 or later (Q10137). A large number of sites lie within a 5m of this site, particularly at the SW end. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011 The site was surveyed by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (UCD) in July 2001 and identified as a secondary togher running north-east/south-west for 213m (OF-RDM0047). This site could only be traced part of the way across the bog and was not found on the north-eastern side of the bog. Dendro-dating of wood from the site returned a date of AD 547±9 or later. Three cuttings were excavated under licence no. 05E0557 along the length of this trackway, which was also recorded at a further seven sightings. This single-plank trackway consisted typically of a plank longitudinal, up to 5.85m long and up to 0.2m wide, resting at either end on a split roundwood transverse, with evidence of central pegs. While the longitudinal was of oak in one cutting, in the others it appeared to be of birch. This trackway appears to be largely contemporary with OF-RDM0009 (see No. 1302 above), which runs parallel to it a few metres to the south-west. It was in a generally poor condition and the possibly birch longitudinals suggests that, like OF-RDM0009, it was also constructed from readily available timber. One of the puzzling aspects of this site was why it was so close in date to OF-RDM0009 and appeared to end in the middle of the bog. Preliminary results from plant macrofossil analysis suggest that this part of the bog was extremely wet at the time and it may be that the attempt to build this trackway was abandoned in favour of OF-RDM0009. Sinclair Turrell, ADS Ltd, Windsor House, 11 Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3. Date of Revision : 24 April 2009

• OF010-190 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Six pieces of mixed brushwood and a light roundwood (Wth 1.8m; D 0.38m). The elements are dispersed and irregularly placed. This site lies in well-humified Sphagnum peat. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-191 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Ten dispersed, irregularly laid, pieces of light brushwood and two light roundwoods (Wth 1.7m min.; D 0.33m). The elements are in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-192 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Two pieces of heavy brushwood (Wth 0.34m min.; D 0.1m) in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum. A sighting at the W end of SMR OF010-159---- is 3.3m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-193 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 1.03m; D 0.31m min.) of mixed brushwood and occasional twigs. The elements are closely laid but have no clear orientation or structure and further material continues below the water level. This site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-194 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit of more than forty pieces of light brushwood and occasional twigs (Wth 1.62m; D 0.16m). The majority of this material is closely set, forming a small, compact deposit and four pieces of brushwood lie scattered to the SW. This site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-195 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Seven dispersed pieces of mixed brushwood (Wth 2.88m; D 0.14m). The elements are in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with ericaceous remains. SMR OF010-196---- is 0.16m to the NE and a sighting at the NE end of SMR OF010-189---- is 2.8m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-196 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 1.76m; D 0.39m) of more than twenty pieces of mixed brushwood with occasional twigs. The majority of this material is closely set, forming a small compact deposit but with no clear orientation or structure. Occasional brushwood is scattered to the NE. The wood is in a moderate condition and lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat. SMR OF010-195---- and a sighting at the NE end of SMR OF010-189---- are 0.16m and 3m to the SW, respectively. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-197 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dense bed of twigs with a small amount of light brushwood (Wth 1.42m; D 0.09m). The surface of the site is level and it is deepest at its centre, where the brushwood occurs, reducing to 0.03m in depth at the sides. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. This is one of five closely situated sites along a 6m length of the drain including SMR OF010-199---- partially underlying the site in the drain face on the N side and SMR OF010-198---- 0.1m above, 0.42m further to the NE. SMR OF010-200---- and SMR OF010-201---- are to the NE. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-198 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A compact band of mixed brushwood with occasional twigs (Wth 1.15m; D 0.08m). The site is higher at its S side and slopes downward to the N. Many of the pieces are parallel and the site is in poorly humified Sphagnum peat. This is one of five closely situated sites along a 6m length of the drain including SMR OF010-199----, 0.18m below and SMR OF010-197---- 0.1m below and 0.42m to the SW. SMR OF010-200---- and SMR OF010-201---- are to the NE. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-199 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A large, dispersed deposit (Wth 1.8m; D 0.4m) of mixed brushwood and three light roundwoods. The wood is irregularly arranged and deepest at the NE extent of the site. It is in good condition and lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. This is one of five closely situated sites along a 6m length of the drain including SMR OF010-198---- 0.18m above and SMR OF010-197---- partially overlying the site on its SW side. SMR OF010-200---- and SMR OF010-201---- are to the NE. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-200 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A substantial site (Wth 2.05m min.; D 0.6m min.) of twigs and brushwood with a roundwood and a timber. Most of the brushwood and the roundwood are parallel and overlie a bed of twigs (D 0.18m max.), present across the width of the site. There is a marked step in the profile of the site at its NE extent where it slopes steeply downward by 0.35m and continues below the water level. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with some fibrous roots. This is one of five closely situated sites along a 6m length of the drain including SMR OF010-201---- 0.2-0.34m above the NE extent of the site. SMR OF010-199----, SMR OF010-198---- and SMR OF010-197---- are to the SW. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-201 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dispersed, irregular deposit (Wth 0.69m; D 0.13m) of light brushwood and some twigs. The pieces of brushwood are concentrated at the SW extent of the site. The site is in poorly-moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. This is one of five closely situated sites along a 6m length of the drain including SMR OF010-200---- partially underlying this site 0.2-0.34m below. SMR OF010-199----, SMR OF010-198---- and SMR OF010-197---- are to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-202 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single roundwood (L 0.22m min.; diam. 0.06m), set at a 45° angle. It lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with some fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-203 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  The site (Wth 1.82m; D 0.23m min.) is orientated N-S and composed of densely packed mixed brushwood and light roundwoods, up to six pieces deep. The elements are longitudinally laid with one possible transverse, and are interspersed with occasional twigs. Amongst the pieces identified are birch, hazel, alder, ash and willow. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. Radiocarbon dated to cal. AD 1645-1950 (UCD 0215). SMR OF010-204---- is 0.1m above the centre of this site. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-204 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular deposit (Wth 1.6m; D 0.5m min.) of brushwood, interspersed with occasional twigs with three regularly laid pieces of brushwood 0.26m to the NE. The site is in poorly to moderately humified Sphagnum peat with occasional Eriophorum. SMR OF010-203---- is 0.1m below the centre of this site. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-205 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Two overlying pieces of light brushwood (Wth 0.075m min.; D 0.12m min.), set at a 45° angle. The pieces are parallel and are in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with frequent Eriophorum. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-206 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular and dispersed deposit (Wth 1.9m; D 0.1m) of three pieces of heavy brushwood with occasional twigs. The site is in poorly to moderately humified Sphagnum peat with frequent fibrous roots. SMR OF010-207---- is 4.5m NE. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-207 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dense deposit (Wth 0.7m; D 0.1m) of light brushwood and occasional twigs, up to five pieces deep and the majority of the brushwood is parallel. The site lies in poorly to moderately humified Sphagnum peat. SMR OF010-206---- is 4.5m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-208 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (diam. 0.04m) in well-humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum. SMR OF010-189---- is 0.25m above this site. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-209 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dispersed deposit (Wth 2.04m min.; D 0.69m) of mixed brushwood and twigs. The elements are unevenly spaced, irregularly laid and are up to five pieces deep. They appear to be deposited as two distinct clusters within the same peat strata with a number of outliers in the underlying peat strata. The two clusters are in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with Calluna, while the lower elements are in well-humified Sphagnum peat with Calluna and fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-210 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 0.9m; D 0.1m min.) of light brushwood and occasional twigs. The pieces of brushwood are unevenly spaced, irregularly laid and up to three pieces deep. One piece is cut to a chisel point and there is possible branch-trimming on another. The site lies in well-humified Sphagnum peat. SMR OF010-161---- is 3.9m to the NE. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-211 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A sparse deposit (Wth 0.82m; D 0.22m) of mixed brushwood, a radially split timber and occasional twigs, one piece deep. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. SMR OF010-161---- is 3.7m to the SW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-212 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 0.53m; D 0.22m) of mixed brushwood and a roundwood which are irregularly laid and widely spaced. This site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-213 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single roundwood and two pieces of brushwood (Wth 0.21m; D 0.11m) which are irregularly laid and widely spaced in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-214 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Five pieces of light brushwood (Wth 0.48m; D 0.09m) which are widely spaced with three of them roughly parallel. The site lies in well-humified Sphagnum peat with Calluna. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-215 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit of mixed brushwood (Wth 2.67m min.; D 0.32m min.), up to three pieces deep, which is dispersed and irregularly laid. Woodworking is evidenced by a single metal-cut chisel point. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with a large amount of fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-216 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Three pieces of mixed brushwood (Wth 0.74m; D 0.25m), which is widely spaced and irregularly laid. Woodworking with a metal tool is evidenced by branch-trimming. The brushwood lies in well-humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. There is a single piece of brushwood in the vicinity. SMR OF010-218---- and SMR OF010-217---- are 4.9m and 3.6m to the N, respectively. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-217 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 1.24m min.; D 0.45m) of light brushwood and occasional twigs, up to six pieces deep, which is densely packed but irregularly laid. Woodworking is evidenced by a single chisel point. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. SMR OF010-216---- is 3.6m to the S. SMR OF010-218---- and SMR OF010-219---- are 0.24m and 4.6m to the N, respectively. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-218 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Three pieces of light brushwood (Wth 0.56m; D 0.17m), which is closely spaced and irregularly laid in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. SMR OF010-219---- is 3.4m to the N. SMR OF010-217---- and SMR OF010-216---- are 0.24m and 4.9m to the S, respectively. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-219 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (L 0.18m min.; diam. 0.039m) in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots and some Eriophorum. SMR OF010-218---- and SMR OF010-217---- are 3.4m and 4.6m to the SW, respectively. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-220 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Four pieces of light brushwood (Wth 0.73m; D 0.08m) which is widely spaced and irregularly laid. Woodworking is evidenced by a single metal-cut chisel point. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. SMR OF010-189---- is 3.8m to the N. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-221 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dense deposit (L 1.15m min.; Wth 0.4m; D 0.15m) of light brushwood and occasional twigs. The majority of the elements are parallel but some pieces are irregularly laid. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat containing large amounts of fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-222 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 3.26m; D 0.38m) of light brushwood, occasional twigs and a roundwood. The elements are widely spaced, irregularly laid and up to four pieces deep. Woodworking is evidenced by three metal-cut chisel points. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum and fibrous roots. SMR OF010-223----, c. 8m to the NE, is similar in composition. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-223 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (L 1.15m min.; Wth 1.84m; D 0.38m) of light brushwood, twigs and a roundwood. The elements are widely spaced, up to four pieces deep, and predominantly parallel. Twigs occur throughout the site, with a distinct bed of twigs at the centre of the deposit. The wood is in poor condition and some pieces have been displaced. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with occasional Eriophorum and fibrous roots. SMR OF010-222----, c. 8m to the SW, is similar in composition. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-224 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Four dispersed pieces of light brushwood and a roundwood (L 0.23m min.; Wth 0.89m; D 0.19m). The roundwood and two pieces of brushwood are parallel with the remaining brushwood at a right angle to these elements. The site lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum and some Calluna. SMR OF010-225---- is 1.2m to the N. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-225 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Two parallel pieces of light brushwood in the drain face (L 0.15m; Wth 0.16m; D 0.17m) in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with Calluna, fibrous roots and some natural wood roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-226 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A sparse deposit (L 1.55m min.; Wth 3.7m; D 0.54m) of mixed brushwood, roundwoods and four possible stakes. The elements are irregularly laid and up to two pieces deep. The stakes are not in close proximity to the other elements. These may be displaced. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum and Eriophorum peat with fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-227 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Seven dispersed (Wth 1.31m; D 0.42m) pieces of mixed brushwood. They are irregularly laid, up to three pieces deep, in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. SMR OF010-189---- is 4.1m to the NE. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-228 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (diam. 0.05m). Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-229 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Five pieces of mixed brushwood (Wth 0.22m min.; D 0.2m min.). They are closely spaced and irregularly laid. The site lies in well-humified Sphagnum peat with Calluna. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-230 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Four pieces of mixed brushwood and a roundwood (L 0.62m; Wth 0.47m; D 0.43m). They are widely spaced and irregularly laid. Woodworking is evidenced by a piece of brushwood which is dressed along two sides. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Calluna. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-231 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A tangentially split plank (L 0.23m min.; Wth 0.19m; D 0.05m). The plank is at the boundary between two peat strata, both composed of Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. One is poorly humified and the other is moderately humified. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-232 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit of mixed brushwood (L 1.4m min.; Wth 1.22m; D 0.69m). They are widely spaced, irregularly laid and up to four pieces deep. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-233 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (L 0.97m min.; Wth 1.65m; D 0.22m) of light brushwood, occasional twigs, a miscellaneous split timber and a vertical stake in opposing drain faces. The elements are widely spaced, irregularly laid and up to three pieces deep. The stake is 0.28m NE of the main concentration. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-234 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (L 1.45m min.; Wth 1.39m; D 0.18m) of poorly preserved mixed brushwood and occasional twigs. The elements are widely spaced, irregularly laid and up to four pieces deep. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. SMR OF010-189---- is 2.2m to the NW. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-235 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit of light brushwood and a possible peg (L 0.11m min.; Wth 1.19m; D 0.25m). Overall, the elements are widely spaced, irregularly laid and up to two pieces deep. A number of pieces, however, are parallel with some pieces set at right angles. The possible peg (diam. 0.012m), is positioned towards the centre of the deposit and is set at 85°. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with some Calluna. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-236 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 0.52m; D 0.28m. of light brushwood, two possible stakes and occasional twigs. The elements are dispersed, irregularly laid and up to three pieces deep. The stakes (diam. 0.015-0.02m) are located at the SW extent of the site in near vertical positions. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-237 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dispersed deposit (Wth 1.42m; D 0.36m) of light brushwood and occasional twigs. The elements are irregularly laid and up to three pieces deep. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum and fibrous roots. SMR OF010-238---- is 0.3m above this site. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-238 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dispersed deposit (L 2.7m min.; Wth 1.06m; D 0.09m) of mixed brushwood, which is up to two pieces deep and regularly laid in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum. SMR OF010-237---- is 0.3m below this site. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-239 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (L 0.98m; Wth 0.41m; D 0.27m) of mixed brushwood, one roundwood and a plank. The elements are closely packed, irregularly laid and up to two pieces deep. Some of the brushwood is parallel. The plank (L 0.36m max.; Wth 0.09m; D 0.06m), is a half-split and has toolmarks at each end. Preservation of the wood is poor and some of the pieces have been disturbed by machinery. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-240 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Eleven pieces of light brushwood (Wth 0.5m; D 0.24m). They are closely spaced and are generally parallel. Two metal-cut chisel points are evident. The site lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-241 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (L 1.4m min.; Wth 1.5m; D 0.32m) of light brushwood and occasional twigs, which are generally dispersed, irregularly laid and up to three pieces deep. Woodworking is evidenced by a number of degraded metal-cut chisel points. The site lies at the boundary between two peat strata, both composed of moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots. The upper peat has ericaceous remains, which are absent in the lower stratum. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-242 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Twelve dispersed pieces of light brushwood (Wth 1.28m; D 0.33m) which are irregularly laid, up to three pieces deep. One metal-cut chisel point is evident. The site lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat. There is some ex situ material to the SE. SMR OF010-243---- is 2m to the N. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-243 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dispersed deposit (Wth 1.7m; D 0.26m) of light brushwood which is irregularly laid, up to two pieces deep. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with a moderate amount of ericaceous remains and fibrous roots. SMR OF010-242---- is 2m to the S. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-244 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 3m; D 0.3m) of light brushwood which is dispersed, irregularly laid and up to two pieces deep. Woodworking is evidenced by branch-trimming with a metal tool. All but one piece lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with occasional Eriophorum, ericaceous wood fragments and fibrous roots. There is a burnt timber fragment in the vicinity which appears to have been re-deposited. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-245 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Fifteen pieces of light brushwood, occasional twigs and a possible stake (Wth 1.46m; D 0.36m). The deposit varies in density and is up to two pieces deep. Some of the elements are parallel but in general the wood is irregularly laid. The stake (diam. 0.035m) is set at 45°. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Calluna. The site is directly above a central sighting of SMR OF010-161----. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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Architectural heritage

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

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 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Rathdrum.

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 Rathdrum with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Offaly.

Name

Rathdrum · Ráth Dromainne

Area

2,979,401 m² (297.94 ha, 736.23 acres)

Civil parish

Ballycommon, and its townlands

Barony

Philipstown Lower

Electoral division

Ballycommon, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Ballycommon electoral division: 659 people in 208 households; 91% of households own their home; 35% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballycommon, Ballylennon, Ballyteige Little, Barnaboy, Derrygrogan Big, Derrygrogan Little

Placenames

Rathdrum 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.