Curraghagalla North

Area

290,554 m² (29.06 ha, 71.8 acres)

Buildings

3 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 251 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

Curraghagalla North

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 9 recorded monuments.

• CO027-029 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on edge of break in SW-facing slope. Circular area (diam. 63m) defined by earthen bank (H 1.75m); external fosse (excavated D 2m); low counterscarp bank (H 0.77m). Entrance (Wth c. 3m) to SSE with partial remains of causeway. Traces of smaller circular enclosure (diam. 38m) in interior concentric to external bank, visible as low rise NW->SW and as scarp (H c. 1m) SW->NW with slight internal lip, shallow fosse; entrance to to SSE. Inner enclosure raised to W to compensate for hillslope; interior slopes gently down to SW except for steeper drop to WSW between inner and outer enclosure. Excavations as 'Lisleagh I' by M. Monk (1981-5) revealed that inner enclosure was an early univallate fort; shortly after its construction, bank largely demolished by backfilling into V-shaped fosse (D * ); replaced by existing larger diameter ringfort. This later bank survives in parts to full height, crowned with trench for single-phase stake-built palisade; heavily compacted 'pathway' along top of bank just inside palisade. Entrance passage has remains of drystone revetting; re-cut post-holes for simple gate; two phases of paving extending into interior. Partial excavation of interior revealed remains of seven circular structures (diams. 5-7m), of which structure I at least could have been associated with earlier fort. Earliest structure (I) stake-built with off-centre hearth. Succeeded by smaller structure (V) (diam. 5m), with double walls of wattle screening; hearth re-built on same location; in early phases contiguous and probably forming figure-of-eight structure with larger structure II (diam. c. 7m) to W. Structures III and VII probably also formed figure-of-eight structure. Most structures stake-and-wattle built, two with central hearths (II and VII). Structure (III) to E, built partially over backfilled inner fosse; problems with subsidence caused numerous re-builds of E wall [including one where wall formed of squared contiguous uprights set into a wallplate]. Structures I, V and III partially destroyed by fire. Possible souterrain entrance (CO027-157---), late in sequence, in NE quadrant. Small smithying hearth and other possible industrial remains to W of interior also late in sequence. Massive dump of smelting slag in fosse to SW (C14 dated to 720-+30ad), with bowl-furnace bottoms, tuyeres. Finds include imported pottery, glass beads, ring-pins, bronze buckle, shale bracelets, perforated stone discs etc.; C14 dates range from c. 400AD to 890AD. Scatter of prehistoric remains (CO027-158---) underlies site. (Monk 1995, 105-116; Monk 1988, 57-60). Second ringfort (CO027-03001-) lies c. 40m to SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO027-030001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on gentle S-facing slope. Circular, slightly raised area (diam. 47.5m) defined by low rise (int. H 0.22m; ext. H 0.7m) NW ->WSW, with shallow external fosse; at W truncated by N-S field fence, low undulation indicates position of bank to W of field fence. Bank crowned by modern field fence NW->NE. Entrance to W. Excavations as 'Lisleagh II' 1989-93 (Monk 1995, 105-116) revealed that earthen bank partially levelled and backfilled into V-shaped fosse (D 1.8m) after relatively short existence; after levelling, occupation in interior continued over inner slope of remaining bank (H 0.75m). Entrance (Wth 2.5m) apparently unrevetted; shallow post-holes and spud-stone indicate simple gate structure; two phases of paving extend into interior. Interior extensively damaged by cultivation; partial excavation revealed fragmentary remains of hearth and five circular structures. Structure to E of centre (diam. c. 4.25m) showed several repair phases; cut away to NE by later souterrain (CO027-03002-). Many other post- and stake-holes found in interior, which formed no definite pattern. Large featureless circular pit (diam. c. 1m) in centre of interior; towards SE corner of excavated area, large rectangular pit (c. 2.6m E-W; c. 1.9m N-S) contains enigmatic kiln-like structure (c. 2m WSW-ENE; 0.8m NNW-SSE). Scatters of slag and burnt clay to SSW of pit. Midway in occupation of site, relatively shallow V-shaped fosse (D 1.1m) was dug to encircle central area of site (min. projected diam. 32.5m). Concentric to it and c. 1m outside it is narrow trench with remains of large contiguous upright timbers (diam. 0.2m-0.24m). Line of fosse and palisade trench continue across and block earlier entrance. After posts of palisade rotted, replaced with flimsy stake fence. Fosse open for short time only, then backfilled level with surface; to S, circular structure with double wattle walls (diam. c. 8m) erected over backfill. Parts of backfill subsequently dug out to SE and S to create possible soakaway and kiln (Monk ibid.; pers. comm. J. Monk). Finds include a possible ring pin, hone stones, worked flint and iron-working debris. Second ringfort (CO027-029---) c. 40m to NW. See also Excavations 1991, 7-9. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO027-030002 Souterrain
  Description

  In NE quadrant of ringfort (CO027-03001-; Lisleagh II). Excavation (Monk 1995, 111-2) revealed W end of souterrain chamber (min 1.2m N-S (W end); min 2.9m E-W; max D 1.85m; long axis E-W). North and S walls stone-built and slightly corbelled; W wall earth-cut; extends beyond limit of excavation to E. Chamber, entered via earth-cut steps at W end, widens towards E (projected Wth at E end 1.6m); beyond deepest point, floor begins to slope upwards close to E limits of excavation. Roofing slabs not found; excavator suggested 'layer of burnt material towards the base of the chamber could represent the burnt structural remains of [timber] roof' (ibid.). Chamber completely backfilled after abandonment during occupation of ringfort; fills comprised heavily charred material and burnt stone. Attempt made to recut souterrain after it had been backfilled. Souterrain cuts through trench of earlier circular house. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO027-139 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In scrubland, on S side of small stream. Overgrown oval mound of burnt material (10m x 7m; H 0.5m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO027-154 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, to N of spring. Grass-covered spread of burnt material (c. 6m x 6m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO027-157 Souterrain
  Description

  In NE quadrant of ringfort (CO027-029---, Lisleagh I). Excavations by M. Monk 1981-5 (Monk 1995, 105-116) revealed D-shaped pit (min. 0.9m E-W; c. 0.57m N-S exposed; D 0.6m) extending beyond N edge of excavated area; W side truncated by possible post hole. Stony, voided fills within pit sloped downwards into edge of excavated area; unusual bronze buckle recovered; charred deposits from fill produced C14 date centering on 890 AD. Subsequent resistivity survey immediately N of excavated area suggested presence of large, disturbed hollow feature. Shape of feature and nature of fill suggested similarity with souterrain entrances at Lisnagun (1407) in West Cork (pers. comm. J. O'Sullivan). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO027-158 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  Found during excavation of ringfort (CO027-029---) (Monk 1995, 105ff); underlying NE quadrant of ringfort interior and its entrance area to SE. Under NE quadrant, probable plough or cultivation soil was overlain by groups and alignments of stakeholes; alignments undated but possibly associated with small hearth (diam. 1.1m) which produced Neolithic/Bronze Age scraper. Shallow subrectangular pit (exposed L 1.6m; Wth 1.12m; D 0.25m), underlying E bank of ringfort, contained 'probable Bronze Age pottery' (pers. comm. Rose Cleary); similar pottery found in nearby deposits. Another subrectangular pit (2.2m E-W; 1.1m N-S; max. D 0.6m) was found towards centre of ringfort, S of stakehole alignments; western *2/3 of base heavily oxidised, with charcoal deposits, burnt clay, stone and bone; eastern *1/3 stepped slightly higher, unburnt. Earthy N-S deposits overlying stakehole alignments interpreted as flattened earthen boundary; overlying this again was gravel surface delimited by curving stakehole line. Gravel surface immediately underlay ringfort bank. In entrance area, cultivation soil cut by double arc of stakeholes (C 3m); overlaid by possible bronze working area (C14 date cal. 430-540AD). Working area covered in turn by gravel surface possibly analogous to surface described above. (pers. comm. M. Monk) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO027-173 Enclosure
  Description

  In level pasture. Subrectangular area (28.7m N-S; 23.6m E-W) enclosed by earth and stone bank (int. H 0.7m; ext. H 0.8m). Bank grass-covered, with rounded corners; remains of stone-facing on external face along N and W sides. Slight slope down to base of bank on W side may indicate external fosse. Bank abuts field boundary on S side. Enclosure locally known as a "fort". The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO027-173001 Souterrain
  Description

  In a small haggard enclosed by an earthen stone-faced bank, and c. 20m SE of an enclosure (CO027-173----). According to local information, the ground collapsed here when a hay barn was being built revealing an underground chamber. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

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, partly inferred.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of this parcel.

Flooding

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