Leekfield
Leekfield is a townland in the civil parish of Skreen, barony of Tireragh, Co. Sligo. Its name in Irish is Ceathrú an Luis.
Parcel 1536545
- Area
- 46,607 m² (4.66 ha, 11.52 acres)
- Buildings
- No building touches it.
- Zoning
- No zone of a development plan covers it in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply.
- Townland
- Leekfield
Planning applications on this parcel
No planning application touches this parcel in the national file, which goes back to 2010.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
This parcel is in the zone of notification of 19 recorded monuments.
- SL019-003 Enclosure
Description
Situated on a rocky spur at the base of a N-facing slope. Oblong area (c. 82m E-W; 48.5m N-S) encompassing the top of the spur. The N, E and S sides are defined by the naturally-occurring steep, rocky sides of the spur. At SW-NW the defining element is a substantial scarp (H 2.7m). At the top of the naturally-occurring scarp at S and NE is a low, sod-covered stone bank/wall (Wth 1.5-2m; int. H 0.4-0.55m). Entrance was probably at ESE. The internal area slopes down from N to S. In the SE quadrant are two possible hut sites (SL019-003001-; SL019-003002-). The enclosure is divided into two unequal portions by a modern NNW-SSE field boundary. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
- SL019-003001 Hut site
Description
Situated in the SE quadrant of an enclosure (SL019-003----) which is partly defined by the naturally-occurring steep, rocky sides of a spur. This hut site is evident as a low, roughly circular platform (7.6m N-S; 6.6m E-W) built up on the N side to compensate for the slope in the enclosure interior. The broadly slumped scarp (H 1.75m) at N changes at E and W to fragmentary remains of wall footings. At SE-S it merges with the scarp of the enclosure. A second hut site (SL019-003002-) is located a short distance WNW. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 21 May 2013
- SL019-003002 Hut site
Description
Situated in the SE quadrant of an enclosure (SL019-003----) which is partly defined by the naturally-occurring steep, rocky sides of a spur. This hut site is circular (diam. 3.5m) and is defined by a low, sod-covered stone bank/wall (Wth 1.5-2m; int. H 0.1-0.3m; ext. H 0.2 at S, 0.4 at N-NW). Another hut site (SL019-003001-) is located a short distance to ESE. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 21 May 2013
- SL019-006001 Ritual site - holy well
Description
Situated at a bedrock outcrop, at the N verge of a modern roadway. A pool (max. dim. c. 4m), defined by modern concrete walls, has been created from the waters of a spring which originates from underneath the bedrock, and flows as a stream to NE. Immediately W of the holy well is monumental structure (SL019-006002-). There is a church (SL019-007001-) and graveyard (SL019-007002-) 80m to WSW. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
- SL019-006002 Monumental structure
Description
Situated immediately W of a holy well (SL019-006001-), on the N verge of a modern roadway. This monument consists of a tall, square pillar (H c. 3m; Wth. 0.85m) constructed of cut limestone, and topped with a triangular stone-built cap. It stands on a stepped stone plinth. At the upper portion of the S face of the pillar there is a Latin inscription carved in relief which translates as 'Eugene McDonnell, Vicar of this district, had me erected 1591'. (Ordnance Survey 1836, 315 (130); Kilgannon 1926, 295). There is a church (SL019-007001-) and graveyard (SL019-007002-) 80m to WSW. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
- SL019-007001 Church
Description
The church of Skreen was founded in the 7th century by St Adamnan (d. 704) and got its name from the Latin word Scrinium, a shrine because in it was deposited his shrine (O'Rorke 1890. 400-1). The church was built on a site previously granted to Saint Columba (ibid). The Visitation Book of 1615 mentions that' the church and chancel were thatched' (ibid). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 22 May 2013
- SL019-007002 Graveyard
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- SL019-008001 Hut site
Description
In pasture, located on broad, level terrace in sharply undulating terrain broken by limestone outcropping, on the lower slopes of a large limestone hill which is named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Ground falls away sharply c. 20m to N. Slightly sunken, circular area (int. diam. 6m) defined on the perimeter by a sod-covered stone bank (Wth 1.4m at N, 2.8m at S; int. H 0.4m at N, 0.5m at S; ext. H 0.1 at N, 0.4m at S). There is a gap or entrance (Wth 1.5m) at E. At W the bank is incorporated into a field boundary which appears as a low sod-covered stone bank (Wth 1.2-1.4m; H 0.3m) extending to SW and NNW from the hut site. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 August 2014
- SL019-008002 Enclosure
Description
In pasture broken by limestone outcropping, located on a level terrace on the lower N- facing slopes of a large limestone hill which is named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Roughly oval area (37m NNW–SSE; 29m WSW–ENE) enclosed by a low, sod-covered stony bank (Wth 1.5-2m; H 0.3-0.5m), with a gap (Wth 3m) at NE. At NNE–SE the external slope (H 0.7-0.8m) of the bank is more pronounced where it coincides with a natural E-facing fall of ground. At SE–S a section (L 20m) of the bank is linear rather than curving. The interior of the enclosure has a slight slope down to E and SE. There are several roughly circular or irregular-shaped sod-covered stony heaps (max. dims. 2-5m; H 0.3-0.5m) in the interior. These do not form any pattern and appear to be field clearance heaps. Relict field boundaries adjoin the enclosure at SW, NW, NE and SE, part of an extensive field system (SL019-008005-) on the hill. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 August 2014
- SL019-008004 Enclosure
Description
In pasture/grazing, located on a level terrace on the lower N-facing slopes of a large limestone hill named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Circular area (18.5m E–W; 18m N–S) defined by a low, sod-covered stone bank/wall (Wth 1.2-1.4m; H 0.3m). The interior slopes gently down to E, reflecting the natural slope. At N, a large boulder marks the W terminal of a gap (Wth 3m) in the enclosing wall. Immediately to E of the gap, the enclosing bank is truncated by a shallow oval pit (6m NW–SE; 4m NE–SW). There are relict field boundaries, part of a field system (SL019-008005-) close to the enclosure, and there is a graveyard (SL019-007002-) c. 60m to NW. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 August 2014
And 9 more.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
- Radon
- At the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately high, moderately low, low.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of this parcel.
- Flooding
- The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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.
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Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.
- Area
- 155.9 ha
- 385 acres
- Land parcels
- 52
- registered freehold, median 15,859 m² (1.59 ha, 3.92 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 1
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
52 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Leekfield, from 64 m² to 348,671 m² (34.87 ha, 86.16 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 29 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Leekfield in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
22 May 2026N/a
to construct a two storey extension to the side and a single-storey extension to the rear of a single-storey dwelling and associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2660193
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Leekfield.
Recorded monuments
- SL013-046 Ringfort - rath
Description
Situated on slight rise in gently undulating pasture. The site is depicted as a roughly circular enclosure on the 1913 edition of the OS 6-inch map. The S half of the enclosure has since been removed. The remains comprise a slightly raised, semi-circular area (dims. 19m E-W; 10m N-S) defined by scarp (H 0.6m). There is no fosse visible at ground level. The original entrance is not recognisable. Compiled by: Mark Keegan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
- SL019-016 Enclosure
Description
Not marked on any edition of the OS 6-inch map. Identified from aerial photography: as a semi-circular enclosure. ACP V203/132-1, Roll 127, Pr. 28. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 27 September 2013
- SL019-017 Enclosure
Description
In pasture, located on a terrace, on the lower NE-facing slopes of a limestone hill named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. This enclosure is not shown on the 1837 OS 6-inch map; it is shown on the 1913 edition as a penannular hachured area, open to SE, with a cashel (SL019-017001-) immediately to E. Sub-rectangular or polygonal area (28m NNW–SSE; c. 15m ENE–WSW) defined at SE–NE by a low, grass-covered, stony bank (Wth 1.8-2m), possibly a ruined wall. On the E side, the enclosure is defined by a rising slope which incorporates the ruined wall of the cashel (SL019-017001-). The S half of the interior is flat, and at a higher level than the N half which slopes down to N. There is an entrance gap or break (Wth 1.8m) at W. A relict field wall, visible as a grass-covered stony rise (Wth c. 1.6m), extends to NW from the NW corner of the enclosure. The date and function of this enclosure is unclear but it appears to post-date the cashel. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 21 November 2014
- SL019-017001 Ringfort - cashel
Description
In pasture, located on the level W end of a limestone terrace, on the lower NE-facing slopes of a limestone hill named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. The terrace is defined on the NW–N by a steep, almost vertical drop (H c. 5m) broken by limestone outcropping. Broadly oval area (22m N–S; c. 26m E–W) defined by a ruined stone wall. The collapsed wall is visible as a low, sod-covered stony rise (Wth c. 3m). On its inner edge it is more or less flush with interior ground level but it has a more pronounced external slope (ext. H 0.6-0.8m). At NNE–NE several in situ limestone blocks are visible, representing the basal course of the external wall face. The original entrance may be at SSW where there is a low area or gap (Wth 2m) in the wall. The grass-covered interior has a slight slope down to E. Immediately to W of the cashel, the terrace drops to a lower level, where there is an enclosure (SL019-017----). Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 3 September 2014
- SL019-019 Ringfort - unclassified
Description
Not marked on the 1837 and 1913 editions of the OS 6-inch map. Identified from aerial photography (ACP V203/79-80). Compiled by : Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 22 May 2013
Architectural heritage
- Saint Adamnan's Catholic Church, church/chapel, 1830–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Detached multi-bay single-storey rendered Roman Catholic church built c. 1850. Three-bay nave, single-bay east and west transepts, single-bay chancel, gabled porches to ends of east and west transepts, sacristy dated 1920 demolished at south-east corner between chancel and east transept, flat-roofed boiler house in south-west corner between chancel and west transept. Pitched slate roof on new structure 2004, clay ridge tiles, dressed stepped limestone verges with corbelled springers surmounted by carved limestone celtic crosses to all four gables, profiled copper gutters on uPVC fascia on limestone corbels. Painted smooth-rendered walling, tooled ashlar limestone flush quoins. Pointed-arch window openings, tooled ashlar limestone flush surrounds, hardwood Y- tracery windows, hood moulding and geometric tracery to chancel window, blind quatrefoil limestone panels to apex of transept and chancel gables. Pointed-arch main entrance door opening to north gable, tooled ashlar limestone chamfered flush surround, painted timber double doors with fixed matching panel over with full-height pointed-head panels. Work underway on interior including timber sheeted ceiling 2004. Square-headed door openings to east and west porches, polished ashlar limestone chamfered surrounds shouldered corners, hardwood vertically-sheeted doors. Surrounded by bitmac carpark, grass areas, limestone boundary wall, free-standing bell-cage on fluted and embellished cast-iron columns on steped masonry plinth 1953.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- At the centre of the townland of Leekfield, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Leekfield.
- Flooding
- The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Leekfield with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Sligo.
The townland
- Name
- Leekfield · Ceathrú an Luis
- Area
- 1,559,059 m² (155.91 ha, 385.25 acres)
- Civil parish
- Skreen, and its townlands
- Barony
- Tireragh
- Electoral division
- Toberpatrick West, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 306 people lived in 115 households in the Toberpatrick West electoral division. 83% of households owned their home. 28% of homes were built since 2001. 14% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 6% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Carrowdurneen, Gerrib Big, Gerrib Little, Masreagh, Mullaroe, Skreen More
- Placenames
- Leekfield 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.