Marblehill

68 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Marblehill, from 157 m² to 545,907 m² (54.59 ha, 134.9 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 52 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Marblehill 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.

• 24 Jun 2024Conditional

  for (a) the construction of an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling (b) the construction of a domestic garage (c) and all associated site services. Gross floor space of work to be retained 56.12 sqm

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460774

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Protection Area: Slieve Aughty Mountains SPA 004168

Recorded monuments

• GA125-117 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In level pastureland in a recently planted conifer plantation. Poorly preserved oval rath (c. 50m E-W; c. 30m N-S) defined by two banks and an intervening fosse. The inner bank is clearly visible except to the SE where it is breached by numerous gaps. The fosse is evident all round. The outer bank only survives at SW and NW. The interior is planted with conifers and a pathway cuts through the monument at N and S. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 16 February 2018

• GA125-118001 Burial ground
  Description

  On a N-facing slope in pastureland. Marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a roughly D-shaped unenclosed burial ground named 'Kilcrimple Grave Yard'; on the 1920 edition it is more rectilinear in plan (c. 33m NE-SW; c. 29m NW-SE). No headstones or grave-markers are visible. Traces of a levelled bank (Wth 5m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.2m) suggest it was enclosed. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 30 February 2020

• GA125-119 Megalithic tomb - portal tomb
  Description

  This is one of a group of three tombs (see also GA125-121---- and GA125-128----), which are situated on rolling farmland, c. 1km to the NW of Ballinlough in the NE foothills of the Slieve Aughty Mountains. This tomb comprises a ruined chamber (L c. 2m), with the entrance at SE, formed of two portal-stones and two sidestones above which rests a large roofstone: the E portal-stone and sidestone have collapsed inwards. A displaced stone lies immediately in front of the entrance and two others occupy the N end of the chamber. Traces of a low mound are discernible around the tomb. Marble Hill demesne, within which this monument formerly stood, also contained four other megalithic-type structures: see GA125-120----, GA125-123----, GA125-130---- and GA125-131----. (O'Flanagan 1927, Vol. 3 522; de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 21) See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972). Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 19 August 2019

• GA125-120 Megalithic structure
  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.

• GA125-121 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  In rolling hilly pastureland, some 210m to the S of a portal-tomb (GA125-119----). This tomb comprises the ruins of a long narrow gallery (L 10m) aligned NE-SW. A septal-stone at SW separates a short portico (L c. 1.4m) from the remainder of the gallery (L 7.2m) of which six sidestones are in position at N, five at S, and a backstone at E. Two roofstones rest in a sloping position above the gallery walls. A single upright stone at N forms a doubling of the wall and a line of five stones to the S of the gallery may be the remains of an outer wall. The gallery is incorporated in an irregularly shaped mound on which lie a number of displaced slabs. (O'Flanagan 1927, Vol. 3 22; de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 21-2) See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972). Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 19 August 2019

• GA125-122 Designed landscape feature
  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.

• GA125-123 Megalithic structure
  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.

• GA125-124001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On a rise in hilly pastureland. Circular rath (diam. 40m), in fair condition, defined by two banks and an intervening fosse. A gap (Wth 5.5m) in the inner bank at SE appears to be original. The fosse and outer bank survive from S through W to N. There is a souterrain (GA125-124002-) in the NE sector of the interior. An ice house (GA125-124003-) has been built into the inner bank at NE. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 16 February 2018

• GA125-124002 Souterrain
  Description

  Within the NE sector of a rath (GA125-125002-). This well-preserved drystone-built souterrain (L > 15.7m) consists of three chambers connected by two creeps. Access is gained through a broken roof lintel in the middle or 2nd chamber. The 1st chamber (L 6.6m; Wth 1.7m; H 1.6m) runs E-W. A creep (L 1.7m; Wth 0.7m; H0.55m) extends off its NE end and leads to the 2nd chamber (L 5.4m; Wth 1.4m; H 1.7m) which runs N-S. Another creep (L 2m; Wth 0.6m; H 0.55m) extends off its NW end and leads to the 3rd chamber which also runs E-W. This chamber is inaccessible. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 16 February 2018

• GA125-124003 Icehouse
  Description

  This grass-covered circular icehouse, which is constructed of mortared coursed masonry, was built into the external face of the inner bank of a rath (GA125-124001-) at NE. A pointed arch opening leads to a short passageway (L 2.5m; H 1.7m) that accesses the interior, which is barrel shaped (int. diam. 3m; H 3.9m). The roof is domed and corbelled. It was built c. 1780 (see www.buildingsofireland.ie last accessed 16 February 2018). Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 16 February 2018

• GA125-125 Anomalous stone group
  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.

• GA125-126001 Altar
  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.

• GA125-126002 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  On the S face of a hill in low-lying pastureland. Named ‘Tobermacduagh’ on the 1838 and 1920 editions of the 6-inch OS maps. This natural spring well is defined on the downslope side by a collapsed drystone wall. There is a pond immediately to its S and an ‘Altar’ (GA125-126001-) lies c. 3m to the N. (O’Flanagan 1927, Vol. 2, 517) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 18 April 2023

• GA125-127 Quarry
  Description

  This is a disused gravel pit. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 10 September 2015

• GA125-128 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  In rolling pastureland, some 500m to the SW of another wedge-tomb (GA125-121----). This tomb is incorporated in a roadside fence. The remains comprise a short wedge-shaped gallery (L c. 3m; Wth estimated c. 1.5m at W narrowing to c. 1m at E), aligned E-W, represented by a closing stone at E, a single sidestone at N, two sidestones at S, and a backstone at E. The remains of a mound incorporating the tomb run under the fence. (O'Flanagan 1927, Vol. 3, 522; de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 22-3) See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972). Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 19 August 2019

• GA125-129 Quarry
  Description

  This is a disused gravel pit. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 10 September 2015

• GA125-130 Megalithic structure
  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.

• GA125-131 Megalithic structure
  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.

• GA125-132 Burial ground
  Description

  On a slight rise in hilly pastureland in the demesne of Marblehill. This burial ground, originally circular in plan (diam. 20.3m), now consists of a kidney-shaped platform which is defined by a low bank. Its inner face is unclear but slight traces of a possible revetment are visible. The interior is uneven and a number of stones marking graves break through the sod cover. They do not follow any clear alignment. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 3 September 2019

• GA125-134 Country house
  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.

• GA125-135 Pump
  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.

Architectural heritage

• Marble Hill, country house, 1770–1780 · Regional interest
  Description

  Ivy-covered roofless ruin of detached three-bay three-storey country house over raised basement, built c.1775, enlarged c.1813, and having canted entrance bay to front (east) elevation, and two-storey return to rear. Four-bay side elevations, with bowed bay to north side elevation, and with rear two bays of south projecting. Moulded cornice. Rubble limestone walls with evidence of weather slating to west gable wall. Square-headed window openings with stone sills and red brick surrounds. Square-headed entrance doorway within pedimented carved limestone doorcase, having chanelled pilasters with plinths and moudled capitals. Wrought-iron railings to entrance avenue.

• Marble Hill, outbuilding, 1765–1785 · Regional interest
  Description

  Partly ruinous multiple-bay two-storey outbuildings, built c.1775, with two-bay breakfront to east elevation, and ranged around yard to west of Marble Hill House, with further walled yard to south. Pitched slate roofs with rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Cut limestone bellcote over breakfront, having round-arch bell opening, and having coping and plinth. Roughcast rendered rubble limestone walls. Square-headed window openings with limestone sills, some with timber louvres, some with remains of six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows. Elliptical-arch vehicular entrances to south and east elevations. Yard to south bounded by rubble limestone walls. Multiple-bay single-storey outbuilding along western boundary, having pitched slate roof, partially unroofed, roughcast-rendered rubble limestone walls, square-headed openings with timber lintels, and segmental-arch opening with cast-iron gates to east wall and elliptical-arched opening to west wall to walled garden.

• Marble Hill, icehouse, 1770–1790 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding icehouse, built c.1780, in demesne of Marble Hill. Disused. Rubble limestone walls, partly grassed over. Pointed arch opening to north-east elevation. Passageway leading to vaulted chamber with rubble limestone walls and vertical shaft. Built into side of ringfort.

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 Marblehill, 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 Marblehill.

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 Marblehill with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.

Name

Marblehill · An Creigín

Area

2,045,335 m² (204.53 ha, 505.41 acres)

Civil parish

Ballynakill (Loughrea Ra), and its townlands

Barony

Leitrim

Electoral division

Marblehill, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Carrowroe, Cloghvoley, Gorteenayanka, Knockdrummore, Knockmoyle East, Moyglass, Rosseeshal, Slatefield

Placenames

Marblehill 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.