Knockgrean

Area

343,840 m² (34.38 ha, 84.96 acres)

Buildings

6 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 539 m².

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

Knockgrean

Planning applications on this parcel

• 2 Apr 2020N/a

  upgrading of an existing entrance from public roadway onto forestry lands, to comprise the provision of splayed access, clear visibility sightlines, associated setting back of adjacent roadside boundaries, provision of associated surface water drainage, fences, finished hardcored structure to access area, and all associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 20275

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 9 recorded monuments.

• LI024-042 Burial mound
  Description

  On SE-facing slope of Knockgrean, in coniferous forestry, 60m SE of a townland boundary with Glen. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Monument described by O’Dwyer (1959, 78) as following; 'As this monument now stands, it is a low mound about 70' [21m] in diameter and about 3' [0.9m] high. It may be a severely destroyed platform earthwork or some form of barrow or burial mound. No stones show through the turf and there is no evidence of a surrounding ditch'. Monument visited by the ASI in 2008 but were unable to gain access to monument due to impenetrable forest plantation. Monument is visible as an oval-shaped area (35m NW-SE; 30m NE-SW) situated within a forestry exclusion zone as seen on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-201, and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 28/06/2018. See attached profile drawn by O’Dwyer in 1959 and Google Earth orthoimage taken 28/06/2018. 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

• LI024-045 Enclosure
  Description

  On a S-facing slope, in rough upland pasture, with excellent views from E-S-SW. Within S area of field system (LI024-044001-) and lies 155m to SSW of hut site (LI024-044003-), 200m SE of enclosure (LI024-044004-) and 70m NE of a townland boundary with Knockgrean. Depicted on the revised 1897 ed. OSi 25-inch map as an oval-shaped earthwork. Monument described by O’Dwyer (1959, 75-77) as a circular-shaped platform (diam. 66ft/20.1m) with slight evidence of a bank on the edge. The fosse (Wth 6ft/1.8m) is best preserved from S-W-N. Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2008 and described as a circular-shaped area (diam. 14m) defined by bank (Wth 3.7m; int. H 0.8m; ext. H 0.95m) which is best preserved from WSW-N-NNE, by a bank (Wth 3.9m; int. H 0.18m; ext. H 1.55m) from SE-S-SW, which is reduced to a scarp from E-ESE-SE. Two large stones protrude from the exterior of the scarp at SE. A fosse (overall Wth 4.55m; basal Wth 1.8m; D 0.85m) is visible from WSW-W-N-NNE and is traceable from E-ESE-SE. A field boundary (Wth 3.5m; H 0.4m at NW; H 0.75m at SE) running NE-SW bisects the monument. The interior is generally level and grass covered. Monument is visible as a roughly circular-shaped earthwork on ASIAP (309, 33), on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthoimage taken 2011-201, and on Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. See attached profile drawn by O’Dwyer in 1959, sketch plan and cross-section surveyed and drawn by the ASI in 2008, ASIAP (309, 32, 33) and Google Earth orthoimage taken 18/11/2018. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 29 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

• LI024-305 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

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 high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.

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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