Middleton

19 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Middleton, from 43 m² to 388,229 m² (38.82 ha, 95.93 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 23 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Middleton 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.

• 25 Sept 2026N/a

  the proposed (1) reduction of existing two storey extension in a single storey extension, (2) proposed renovations of existing cottage type dwelling house (3) proposed extension to existing cottage type (4) installation of proprietary wastewater treatment system with polishing filter and all ancillary works

  Permission, 1 home · Longford County Council, 2660306

• 29 Jul 2021Conditional

  development consisting of a ten year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 34.54 hectares consisting of the following; 184,500 m2 of solar photo-voltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; Ring main unit (RMU) substation and associated hard standing; 12 no. inverter/transformer stations on 6 no. hardstandings; underground power and communication cables and ducts; boundary security fence; CCTV cameras; upgraded internal access tracks; new internal access tracks, internal bridge crossing and associated drainage infrastructure; and temporary construction compounds and all associated site services and works. The proposed development seeks to form an extension to the adjoining previously permitted "Middleton House" Solar Farm which was permitted under Longford County Council Reg. Ref 18135. Access to the proposed development is provided via the permitted "Middleton House" Solar Farm via the L-11261 local road

  Permission · Longford County Council, 21225

• 14 Nov 2019Conditional

  and relocation of existing 1 bedroom self-contained living/holiday accommodation ancillary to main farm house, connection to existing sewerage, fence/boundaries and all ancillary site works

  Retention · Longford County Council, 19303

• 26 Jun 2018Conditional

  ten year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 51.38 hectares consisting of the following: up to 216,000 m2 of solar photo-voltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames to generate between 35MW to 50MW of electrical energy; substation and control room and associated hard standing; 14 no. inverter/transformer stations; underground power and communication cables & ducts; boundary security fence; CCTV cameras; upgraded internal access tracks; new internal access tracks and associated drainage infrastructure; provision of passing areas on lands adjacent to the L-11261 local road; access will be via the L-11261 local road through the upgrade of an existing agricultural entrance and at the existing entrance to Middleton House; and temporary construction compounds and all associated site services & works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 18135

• 10 Jan 2017Conditional

  Extension of duration of planning permission PL11/248 - Permission for construction of a new dormer type dwelling house, detached domestic garage, entrance, boundary fences and walls, proprietary waste water treatment system, percolation area, proposed bored well with proprietary softening and disinfecting facility and all ancillary site works

  Extension of duration · Longford County Council, 175

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 Middleton.

Recorded monuments

• LF013-067001 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 2.75m; D 0.15m) of regularly laid roundwood (diam. 0.085m max.) overlying regular brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.02m). Species included hazel and birch, and there was evidence of woodworking. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067002 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Worked ash roundwoods (av. diam. 0.08m) and hazel brushwood (av. diam. 0.035m) in an unstructured scatter. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067003 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.3m; D 0.05m), orientated NW-SE, consisting of longitudinal worked birch and hazel roundwood (diam. 0.08m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067004 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 0.8m; D 0.1m), orientated NNW-SSE, consisting of three longitudinal roundwoods (av. diam. 0.065m) surrounded and supported by various pieces of brushwood. All the wood examined was hazel and there was evidence of woodworking. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067005 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 0.6m; D 0.1m), orientated NW-SE, constructed of longitudinal roundwood and brushwood surrounded by transverse twigs and brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.055m). The predominant species were hazel and birch and there was evidence of woodworking. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067006 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 2m; D 0.05m), orientated NW-SE, composed of transverse worked brushwood (diam. 0.03-0.04m) of birch, ash and hazel. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067007 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An unstructured scatter (L 1.5m; Wth 1m) of worked transverse and longitudinal brushwood of hazel and yew. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067008 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.1m; D 0.07m), orientated NNW-SSE, composed of longitudinal ash, alder and hazel roundwood (diam. 0.08m) and brushwood (diam. 0.06-0.065m) with a large number of transverse twigs. There was some evidence of woodworking. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067009 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1m; D 0.15m), orientated NW-SE, consisting of a compact layer of longitudinal brushwood (av. diam. 0.035m) and twigs interspersed with roundwood (diam. 0.15m max.). The wood examined was hazel and alder. A worked peg was evident. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067010 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 0.7m; D 0.07m), orientated NNW-SSE, composed of four pieces of worked longitudinal alder and ash roundwood (diam. 0.09-0.16m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067011 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (L 1m; Wth 1m) composed of regularly laid roundwood (av. diam. 0.085m) of oak and hazel, many of which had toolmarks. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067012 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.06m; D 0.15m) consisting of regularly laid hazel, alder, birch and yew roundwood (diam. 0.09m max.). Toolmarks were present, particularly on the yew which had been substantially worked. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067013 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  A togher (L 30m; Wth 1.1m; D 0.15m), orientated NW-SE, composed of transverse and longitudinal roundwood (diam. 0.105m max.) and brushwood (diam. 0.025-0.06m) of ash, hazel and birch. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067014 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.1m; D 0.18m), orientated NW-SE, consisting of transverse and longitudinal roundwood (diam. 0.07-0.17m) of alder, ash and oak. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067015 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.5m; D 0.07m), orientated NE-SW, composed of transverse worked brushwood (av. diam. 0.025m) of alder, ash and hazel. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067016 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An area (L 5m; Wth 2m) of yew roundwoods which have a large number of toolmarks. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067017 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 2m; D 0.11m), orientated NW-SE, consisting of a compact layer of worked longitudinal and transverse hazel brushwood (diam. 0.03-0.05m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067018 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An unstructured scatter (L 4m; Wth 2m) of worked brushwood of various species. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067019 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Scattered hazel and birch worked brushwood rods (diam. 0.015-0.06m) with occasional roundwoods. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067020 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Two hazel roundwoods (diam. 0.4-0.85m), orientated E-W, found at a depth of 0.2m. Both display toolmarks. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067021 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An area of exclusively hazel rods (diam. 0.02-0.05m) which were long and straight suggesting selection or coppicing. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF013-067022 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A small site (Wth 4m) comprised of worked hazel and yew rods. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Architectural heritage

• Middleton House, country house, 1750–1770 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay two-storey house, built c. 1760, with recent two-bay single-storey lean-to extension to rear (west). Pitched natural slate roof with three rendered chimneystacks. Painted roughcast rendered walls over smooth rendered plinth, and having render block quoins to the corners of the front elevation. Front elevation partially cover in ivy/vegetation. Square-headed window openings to front elevation with painted stone sills, rendered reveals and replacement windows. Blank façade to rear (apart from extension). Round-headed door opening with painted carved limestone Gibbsian surround with architrave, and having timber panelled door with spider’s web fanlight over. Doorway behind modern open porch with metal columns and rendered base. Set back from road in extensive mature grounds to the south of Cloondara. Two-storey rubble stone outbuilding to rear (south) with pitched natural slate roof, rubble, square-headed door opening with timber lintel and external stone staircase having access to first floor. Dressed limestone gate pier (on square-plan) adjacent to outbuilding. Rubble stone boundary wall (probably part of walled garden) to site with dressed limestone quoins and loop hole openings, probably originally part of an outbuilding (now partially demolished). Main entrance gates to the northeast of house comprising a pair of chamfered carved limestone gate posts with wrought-iron double-leaf gates and wrought-iron pedestrian turnstile. Long approach avenue to the east of house.

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 Middleton, about 1 in 10 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 low.

Terrain model

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

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 Middleton with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Longford.

Name

Middleton · An Baile Láir

Area

1,562,027 m² (156.2 ha, 385.99 acres)

Civil parish

Killashee, and its townlands

Barony

Moydow

Electoral division

Killashee, the unit of the census

Census 2022

487 people lived in 185 households in the Killashee electoral division. 64% of households owned their home. 55% of homes were built since 2001. 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballycore, Ballynakill, Bunacloy, Clogher and Rinn, Cloonard, Killeeny, Treanboy

Placenames

Middleton 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.