Glen

4 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Glen, from 15,333 m² (1.53 ha, 3.79 acres) to 487,235 m² (48.72 ha, 120.4 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 11 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Glen 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.

No planning application touches the townland of Glen 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 the townland of Glen.

Recorded monuments

• LI024-040 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On a WNW-facing slope, in rough pasture, 130m NE of a townland boundary with Knocknacrohy. A possible hut site (LI024-299----) is visible within the S quadrant and a complex of five barrows (LI024-041/243/246/342/341----) are within a 65m radius to S, SW and W. Depicted as a suboval-shaped earthwork defined by a watercourse to N on the 1897 ed. OS 25-inch map. Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2008 and described as a circular-shaped area (diam. 22m) defined by remains of a bank (Wth 7.15m; int. H 0.45m; ext. H 1.8m) from E-S-W-WNW which is reduced to a scarp (Wth 1.1m; H 3m) from WNW-N-E. A fosse (Wth 6.75m; D 0.2m) is visible from S-W-WNW and appears to have been re-cut by a stream from WNW-N-E. A subrectangular-shaped area defined by linear banks (L 28m at W; 12m at S; 13m at E; open to N) abuts the exterior of the fosse at W, with the bank (Wth 4.6m; int. H 0.2; ext. H 0.2m) on its E-side possibly being shared with the outer bank of the ringfort from SW-WNW. Monument is visible as a suboval-shaped earthwork on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-201, and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 28 September 2020

• LI024-041 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  On a NW-facing slope, in rough, wet pasture, 100m NE of a townland boundary with Knocknacrohy. Within a complex of five barrows (LI024-041/243/246/342/341----). Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Identified as a small, circular-shaped cropmark by the Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 68: AP 4/3681). Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2008 and described as a low profile circular-shaped area (4.2m N-S; 4m E-W) defined by a scarp (Wth 0.6-0.75m; H 0.05-0.08m) and a fosse (Wth 2.2-2.55m; D 0.02-0.2m). An outer bank (Wth 2.95-3.55m; int. H 0.02-0.2m; ext. H 0.05-0.4m) is truncated from N-NE by a linear earthen bank running (L 28m) NW-SE. The interior is generally level. A poorly drained, sunken area abutting the exterior at SW is choked with rushes and appears to contain a spring which drains to W. The remains of a bank running WNW-ESE are situated to SW. Monument is visible as a subcircular-shaped cropmark on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-201, and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. See attached aerial photo labelled Bruff 68 and sketch profile drawn by the ASI in 2008 and Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 29 September 2020

• LI024-044001 Field system
  Description

  Extending from top of hill in townland of Glen and continuing on an E-facing slope into Pallashill townland, in rough and undulating upland pasture. Enclosures (LI024-044002/003/004-, LI024-280/281---- and hut sites LI024-303/304/305----) are located within. Depicted as a series of ten fields on the revised 1897 ed. OS 25-inch map. Field system identified on oblique aerial photographs taken 10/07/1967 (CUCAP AYO036). Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2008 and described as an irregular-shaped area (approx. 24ha) containing approx. ten rectangular, subrectangular and irregular-shaped fields which are defined by field boundaries (Wth 4.65m; int. H 0.35m; ext. H 0.6m). These are sod covered earth and stone walls which have evidence of collapse in places. An area of lazy beds (Wth 1.5m; H 0.15m) are visible across the E-side of the field system and in the S area. A trigonometric point is situated on the W-side. Monument is visible as a series of linear earthworks intersecting at right angles and forming a field pattern on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on ASIAP (309, 28, 30), on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-201, and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 25/03/2017. See attached annotated map, cross-section of field bank surveyed and drawn by the ASI in 2008 and Google Earth orthoimage taken 25/03/2017. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 29 September 2020

• LI024-044002 Enclosure
  Description

  In undulating upland pasture, on a steep NE-facing slope. Within field system (LI024-044001-) and 115m NE of hut site (LI024-305----). Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Enclosure identified on oblique aerial photographs taken 10/07/1967 (CUCAP AYO036). Described by O'Dwyer (1959, 78) as following; 'This appears to have been a small circular ring-fort of about 50' [15m] in diameter. It is now very much denuded, the bank practically levelled and a ditch is not visible'. Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2008 and described as no surface remains visible. A natural shelf of ground is visible across this area. The townland boundary with Pallashill kinks to respect a depression due NNE of the possible monument. Levelled monument is not visible on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on ASIAP (309, 28, 30), on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-2013 and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 28/06/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimage taken 28/06/2018. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 29 September 2020

• LI024-044003 Hut site
  Description

  In undulating and rough upland pasture. Within field system (LI024-044001-). Not depicted on OSI historic maps. Identified as a small, oval-shaped cropmark, in the corner of a field, by the Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 76: AP 4/3681). Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2008 and described as a D-shaped area (overall dims. 9.5m NE-SW; 9.3m NW-SE) defined by a bank (Wth 2.3-2.6m; int. H 0.2-0.8m; ext. H 0.2-0.35m). A break in the bank at NE appears to have been an entrance. A fosse (Wth 1.6m; D 0.2m) is present from SE-S-SW. The interior is bisected by a bank (Wth 2.3m; H 0.2m at SE; H 0.35m) running NE-SW which leaves an oval-shaped area (4.9m NE-SW; 2m NW-SE) on the downslope to NW and an oval-shaped area (6m NE-SW; 2.2m NW-SE) on the upslope to SE. A gap (Wth 0.65m) allowing access between both is situated in the SW-end of the dividing bank. The remains of an old field boundary abut the monument to NE and a second similar boundary is approx. 2m to NW. Monument is visible as a roughly D-shaped earthwork (15m NE-SW; 14m NW-SE) on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on ASIAP (309, 28, 30), on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-2013 and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. Duplicate site with LI024-304----. See attached Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018 and Bruff aerial photograph labelled Bruff 76 Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 29 September 2020

• LI024-044004 Hut site
  Description

  In undulating and rough upland pasture, abutting a field boundary to E. Within W side of field system (LI024-044001-), 200m NW of a ringfort (LI024-045----) and 240m WSW of a hut site (LI024-304----). Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Identified as a roughly rectangular-shaped cropmark by the Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 72: AP 4/3681). Monument is visible as a rectangular-shaped cropmark (12m E-W; 8m N-S) on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-2013 and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018 and Bruff aerial image labelled Bruff 72. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 29 September 2020

• LI024-155 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture 20m S of the townland boundary with Gortnanuv. The 1897 ed. OS 25-inch map depicts a trackway running NW-SE through this area. Identified by Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 63; AP 4/3681) as a circular-shaped cropmark in the N quadrant of the field on Google Earth orthoimage dated 28/06/2018. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 21 July 2020

• LI024-160 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  In pasture 100m SW of stream that marks the townland boundary with Gortnanuv. Hut site (LI024-299----) located 55m to S. Not depicted on the OS maps. Identified by Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 62; AP 4/3681) as a circular cropmark. Visible as one of a number of semi-circular shaped areas defined by low scarps on OSi orthoimage. See attached Bruff aerial survey image labelled Bruff 62. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 23 July 2020

• LI024-243 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  On sloping pasture rising to Knockseefin Hill 800m NE, 75m N of the townland boundary with Knocknacrohy. The barrow is one of five barrows (LI024-041/246/342/341----) in a cemetery 90m apart. The site is not depicted on historic OSi maps, nor is it visible on OSi orthoimages taken 2005-12 or on the Digital Globe orthoimages taken 2011-2013. Identified during examination of Bruff aerial photographic survey of 1986 (Bruff AP 4/3681) as a ring-barrow. The site is not visible on the most recent Google Earth orthoimages taken 18/11/2018. See attached Bruff survey image showing the site labelled Bruff 243 and Google Earth orthoimage Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 18 September 2020

• LI024-246 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  In rough hillside pasture truncated by a field boundary removing the N half of the monument, 130m NE of the townland boundary with Knocknacrohy. The barrow is one of five ring-barrows (LI024-041/243/246/342/341----) in a cemetery 90m apart. Two further enclosures, most likely ringforts (LI024-341/040----) are located 55m to S and 20m E respectively. The site is not depicted on historic OSi maps. Visible on OSi orthoimages taken 2005-12 and on Digital Globe orthoimages taken 2011-2013. Identified during examination of Bruff aerial photographic survey of 1986 (Bruff AP 4/3681) as a ring-barrow (ext. diam. c. 8.5m). The site is visible with its N side truncated by a field boundary on the most recent Google Earth orthoimages taken 18/11/2018. See attached Bruff survey image showing the site labelled Bruff 246 and Google Earth orthoimage Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 18 September 2020

• LI024-280 Hut site
  Description

  In undulating upland pasture, on top of a hill with good views from NE-E-S-SW, 50m W of a townland boundary with Pallashill. Situated within field system (LI024-044001-); Hut sites (LI024-044003-/281----) lie 18m to SW and 25m to NE, respectively. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2008 and described as a low profile D-shaped area (8m NE-SW; 8.3m NW-SE) defined by the remains of levelled bank (L 6m; Wth 3.85m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.6m) along the straight side to NW and by a curvilinear scarp (Wth 1m; H 0.15m) from N-E-S-WSW. The scant remains of fosse (Wth 3.3m; D 0.35m) are visible from NNE-E-S-SSW. Monument is raised on NW-side to compensate for hillslope. The interior is grass covered and slopes gently downwards to NW. Monument is visible as a roughly D-shaped cropmark (overall 13m NE-SW; 11m NW-SE) on OSi orthophoto taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-2013 and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. Duplicate site with LI024-303----. See attached Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018 Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 12 October 2020

• LI024-281 Hut site
  Description

  In undulating upland pasture, on top of a hill with good views from NE-E-S-SW, 28m W of a townland boundary with Pallashill. Situated within field system (LI024-044001-); Enclosure (LI024-280----) lies 25m to SW and hut site (LI024-044003-) lies 52m to SW. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Monument identified by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland as a circular-shaped cropmark on oblique aerial photos (ASIAP, 309, 28, 30) taken 13/09/2002. Monument is visible as a small, circular-shaped cropmark (diam. 8m) on OSi orthophoto taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-2013 and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 12 October 2020

• LI024-299 Hut site
  Description

  On a WNW-facing slope, in rough pasture, 130m NE of a townland boundary with Knocknacrohy. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Within S quadrant of enclosure (LI024-040----), abutting bank. Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2008 and described as a suboval-shaped area (6.5m N-S; 3.5m E-W) defined by a levelled bank (Wth 4.25m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.5m) from SSE-S, by a counterscarp (Wth 2.75m; H 0.95m) from NE-E-SSE and from S-W-NW and by a low bank (Wth 4.05m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.35m) from NW-NE. The interior is grass covered. A rectangular-shaped depression (overall 5.9m NNW–SSE; 9.5m ENE–WSW) is situated to the immediate N and may be associated. Monument is visible as a roughly oval-shaped cropmark on OSi orthophoto taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-2013 and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 25/03/2017. See attached Google Earth orthoimage taken 25/03/2017 Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 15 October 2020

• LI024-305 Hut site
  Description

  In undulating upland pasture, on a NW-facing slope with good views from NE-E-S-SW, 150m SW of a townland boundary with Pallashill. Situated within field system (LI024-044001-). Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2008 and described as a subcircular-shaped area (2.8m E-W; 2m N-S) defined by a low bank (Wth 1.9-2.2m; int. H 0.05-0.2m; ext. H 0.25m) from SSW-W-N-E-SSE. There is a possible entrance where there is a break in the bank from SSE-S-SSW. Monument is visible as a subcircular-shaped area (8.5m NW-SE; 7m NE-SW) on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-2013 and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 15 October 2020

• LI024-341 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On wet partially reclaimed pasture. Two ring-barrows (LI024-041/243----) 34m to NNW, ringfort (LI024-040----) with hut site (LI024-299----) 30m to NNE. Outline of circular-shaped area (approx. diam. 36m) enclosed by a possible bank mainly reduced to a scarp and external ditch visible on OSi orthophotos taken 2005-12. Outline of monument clearly visible on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. On this orthophoto two ditch-barrows (LI024-342-/343----) are clearly visible to NNE and NNW respectively. See attached Google Earth orthophoto courtesy of Edmond O'Donovan Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien based on details provided by Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 17 September 2020

• LI024-342 Barrow - ditch barrow
  Description

  On wet partially reclaimed pasture. Two ring-barrows (LI024-041/243----) 30m to NNW, ringfort (LI024-040----) with hut site (LI024-299----) 24m to N. Ringfort (LI024-341----) immediately to S, ditch-barrow (LI024-343----) 15m to WSW. Outline of circular-shaped area (approx. diam. 7m) defined by a ditch visible on OSi orthophotos taken 2005-12. Outline of monument clearly visible on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. See attached Google Earth orthophoto courtesy of Edmond O'Donovan Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien based on details provided by Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 17 September 2020

• LI024-343 Barrow - ditch barrow
  Description

  On wet partially reclaimed pasture. Two ring-barrows (LI024-041/243----) 30m to NNW, ringfort (LI024-040----) with hut site (LI024-299----) 42m to NNE. Ringfort (LI024-341----) immediately to S, ditch-barrow (LI024-342----) 15m to ENE. Outline of circular-shaped area (approx. diam. 7m) defined by a ditch visible on OSi orthophotos taken 2005-12. Outline of monument clearly visible on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. See attached Google Earth orthophoto courtesy of Edmond O'Donovan Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien based on details provided by Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 17 September 2020

Architectural heritage

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

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

At the centre of the townland of Glen, 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 high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

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.

No address of the register names Glen with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Limerick.

Name

Glen · An Gleann

Area

575,102 m² (57.51 ha, 142.11 acres)

Civil parish

Dromkeen, and its townlands

Barony

Coonagh

Electoral division

Grean, the unit of the census

Census 2022

1,548 people lived in 533 households in the Grean electoral division. 82% of households owned their home. 28% of homes were built since 2001. 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballytrasna, Gortnanuv, Knockgrean, Knocknacrohy, Nicker, Pallashill

Placenames

Glen 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.