Kilbragh
Kilbragh is a townland in the civil parish of Kilbragh, barony of Middlethird, Co. Tipperary. Its name in Irish is Cill Bhrácha.
Parcel 524046
- Area
- 635,754 m² (63.58 ha, 157.1 acres)
- Buildings
- 6 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 929 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
- Kilbragh
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 7 recorded monuments.
- TS069-024 Enclosure
Description
In pasture, on a SW-facing slope overlooking pond to SW. Visible surface trace of possible fosse (Wth 4.25m; D 0.4m) orientated long axis c. E-W and extending (L 28m) to W of field boundary (long-axis c. N-S) which runcates monument at E sector. Possibly a second section of fosse (L 10m) to S which may be truncated by enclosure (TS069-024001-) or adjoins exterior of this enclosure to S. Ring-barrow (TS069024002-) located 20m to SW and ringfort (TS069-025----) located 350m to NE. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- TS069-024001 Enclosure
Description
In pasture, on a SW-facing slope overlooking pond to W. Identified during field inspection (31/01/2007). Levelled oval area (dims. (38m N-S; 26.5m E-W) bisected by field boundary (long-axis N-S) is defined by earthen scarp (Wth 3m; H 0.6m) around W-half and scarp (Wth 4m; H 0.2m) around E-half. Truncates enclosure (TS069-024----) to NW. Interior has slight tilt downslope to S. Trace of linear feature (L 23m) with slight curvature extends from SSW of exterior toward barrow (TS069-024002-) to SW. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 20 May 2014
- TS069-024002 Barrow - ring-barrow
Description
In pasture, on lower area of SW-facing slope, overlooking pond to WNW. Identified during field inspection (31/01/2007). Circular area (diam. 3.0m) defined by internal fosse (Wth 3.5m; D 0.15m). External bank (int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.35m; Wth at top 4.75m; overall Wth 1.0m). Linear feature (L 23m) with slight curvature extends from NE toward enclosure (TS069-024001-) to NE. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 20 May 2014
- TS069-026 Church
Description
On a low ridge running roughly N–S, at the base of a hill which rises to the WNW, in undulating pasture. There is a stream which runs NE–SW 200-300m to the E–SE–S and the land slopes gently to the low land adjacent to the stream. The tree covered hill on which Tullamain motte and bailey (TS069-045003-) stands is visible 1km to the SE. Two ringforts (TS069-018---- and TS069-025----) are visible c. 600m and c. 400m respectively on the hillside to the NNW. Ó Cearbhaill (2007, 66-7) lists references to the church at Kilbragh which date back to 1200 A.D. The church is depicted as a rectangular building orientated E–W on the 1st (1840) ed. 6-inch OS map. Only a fragment of masonry survives (L 3.14m E–W; Wth 2.34m N–S; wall T 1.4m) in a fallen position, with one face of the masonry facing upwards. It is constructed of limestone rubble, roughly coursed and gives an indication of how substantial the church most have been. The masonry rests at the W end of a undulating, sub-rectangular mound (top dims. 9.1m N–S; 16.8m E–W; overall dims. 22m N–S; 26.7m E–W; H 0.9m) which is the earth-covered remains of the church. A roughly circular area is delineated on the 1st (1840) ed. 6-inch OS map as a graveyard (TS069-026001-) enclosing the church. There are a lot of earthworks (TS069-026002-) in the field surrounding the church, some of which may be associated with the graveyard, while others may be the remains of a settlement associated with the church. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 17 October 2011
- TS069-026001 Graveyard
Description
On a low ridge running roughly N–S, at the base of a hill which rises to the WNW, in undulating pasture. There is a stream which runs NE–SW 200-300m to the E–SE–S and the land slopes gently to the low land adjacent to the stream. The tree covered hill on which Tullamain motte and bailey (TS069-045003-) stands is visible 1km to the SE. Two ringforts (TS069-018---- and TS069-025----) are visible c. 600m and c. 400m respectively on the hillside to the NNW. A roughly circular area is delineated by a dashed line on the 1st (1840) ed. 6-inch OS map as a graveyard enclosing a rectangular church (TS069-026----). According to the OS Letters (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 86 (258)) in 1840 there was 'no interment made at this place'. Only one lump of masonry is visible of the church which is now collapsed and obscured under an earthen mound. A curving earthen bank (int. H 0.08m; ext. H 0.33m; Wth at top 1m; overall Wth 1.5m) extending in an arc eastward (14.5m E of mound) from the SE angle of the church mound may be part of an original enclosure, though it could not be traced N of the church mound. At a distance of 23m W of the church mound there is a scarp which curves to the NE which may delineate the W/NW sector of a graveyard enclosure. There are a lot of earthworks (TS069-026002-) in the field surrounding the church, some of which may be associated with the graveyard, while others may be the remains of a settlement associated with the church. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 17 October 2011
- TS069-026002 Earthwork
Description
On a low ridge running roughly N–S, at the base of a hill which rises to the WNW, in undulating pasture. There is a stream which runs NE–SW 200-300m to the E–SE–S and the land slopes gently to the low land adjacent to the stream. The tree covered hill on which Tullamain motte and bailey (TS069-045003-) stands is visible 1km to the SE. Two ringforts (TS069-018---- and TS069-025----) are visible c. 600m and c. 400m respectively on the hillside to the NNW. Within the field where Kilbragh church (TS069-026----) and graveyard (TS069-026001-) are located there are earthworks, many of which do not form any recognisable pattern. In the SW angle of the field there are three conjoined sub-rectangular enclosures (diam. of N enclosure 36m N–S; 23m E–W; mid enclosure 26.5m N–S; 36.5 E–W; S enclosure 23m N–S; 27m E–W) which run N–S E of the NE–SW field boundary. The western edge of these enclosures appears to have been truncated by the NE–SW field boundary, there is no trace of the enclosures on the W side of the field boundary. The S side of the S enclosure also appears to have been truncated by a field boundary running E–W, there is a scarp running roughly parallel to this enclosure in the field to the S at a distance of 8m which may be southern edge. E of these enclosures there is a curvilinear depression (L c. 100m; internal Wth 8.7m), running roughly N–S, delineated by the E bank (int. H 0.45m; ext. H 0.25m; Wth at top 1.6m; overall Wth 4m) of the conjoined enclosures on the W side and by a mixture of scarp and bank (int. H 0.55m; ext. H 0.2m; Wth at top 2.1m; overall Wth 4.2m) on the E side, the southern portion of which may be enclosing the W side of the graveyard. The centre of this depression is slightly raised (Wth c. 4m) with a suggestion of a fosse (D 0.15-0.45m) on either side. The earthworks may in part be related to field drainage and there is a pond in the NE corner of the field, however, the close proximity of the church and graveyard and the presence of well defined enclosures and a possible hollow-way suggest that the earthworks represent the remains of a settlement. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 17 October 2011
- TS069-027 Enclosure
Description
In tillage, on level ground. No visible surface trace. Natural rise in field possibly utilised as platform to site enclosure. Depicted as an enclosure (dims.) on 1843 edition OS 6-inch map. Noted as being levelled by Cahill (1982). Second natural rise to S is of similar nature. Enclosure (TS069-024----) located 600m to NW. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
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 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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Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.
- Area
- 184.1 ha
- 455 acres
- Land parcels
- 2
- registered freehold, median 450,972 m² (45.1 ha, 111.44 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 4
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
2 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kilbragh, from 266,190 m² (26.62 ha, 65.78 acres) to 635,754 m² (63.58 ha, 157.1 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Kilbragh 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
13 Mar 2024N/a
construct a new cattle Cubicle shed with underground slatted tank , Feed passage and concrete apron and all associated works. The finished height of the building at the apex will be 9.823m and the height at the eaves will be 4.5 mt
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2460182
22 Oct 2023N/a
the construction of an extension to a cattle shed that is currently the subject of planning application 2360742 (Planning application 2360742 is for the construction of a new cattle cubicle shed with underground slatted tank, feed passage and concrete apron and all associated works). The finished height of the new building and extension will be 9.823m at the Apex and the height at the eaves will be 4.5m
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2360847
18 Sept 2023Conditional
a new cattle cubicle shed with underground slatted tank , feed passage and concrete apron and all associated works, (the finished height of the building at the apex will be 9.823m and the height at the eaves will be 4.5 mt)
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2360742
11 Sept 2023N/a
a new cattle cubicle shed with underground slatted tank, feed passage and concrete apron and all associated works. The finished height of the building at the apex will be 9.823m and the height at the eaves will be 4.5 mt
Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2360718
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Kilbragh.
Recorded monuments
- TS061-126 Settlement deserted - medieval
Description
On a low hillock in gently undulating terrain, in pasture, with good views in all directions. The medieval church of Railstown (TS061-125----) and its graveyard (TS061-125001-) are located 280m to the NE; Ballyduagh medieval church (TS061-095002-) and deserted settlement (TS061-095----) lie 2km to the NW; Kilbragh church (TS069-026----) and possible settlement (TS069-026002-) lie 1.2km to the SSE and a ringfort (TS069-017----) is visible 400m to the SSE. A hollow-way (TS061-126----) runs E-W from the northern portion of the settlement. There was probably a settlement at Railstown from the late 13th century onwards, though numerous versions of the name appear in historical sources, from 'Ranileston' c. 1297 (Cal. Jus. Rolls 132), 'Vill Raynyl' in 1306 (Pap. Tax 316) and 'Ranyllestoun' in 1317 (Rot. Pat. 24) to the more recognisable 'Raillaston' in 1373 (COD vol. 3, 385) and 'Railestown' in 1549 (COD vol. 5, 35). The Civil Survey (1654-6) lists 'Thomas Butler of Kylconell Esqr. Irish Papist' as proprietor of 'Raylstowne [which] cont[ains] eight acres of the old extend' in 1640, the lands are described as being 'at prsent wast without any Impvemt' (Simington 1931, vol. 1, 204). The settlement occupies a roughly rectangular area (240m N-S; 198m E-W) which is defined by scarp on the S side and along the southern portion of the E side, elsewhere it is defined by the limit of plots. This plots consist of a large number of irregular enclosures of various shapes and size. Some of the smaller plots are associated with specific buildings, at least three of which are probably houses. These three (TS061-126003-; TS061-126004-; TS061-126005-), all orientated E-W, are situated to the W of a pond. This oval pond (dims. 30m N-S; 15m E-W) is roughly centrally positioned in the northern portion of the settlement. There is a mound immediately E of the pond (overall dims. 9.5m N-S; 8.4m E-W; H 1.2m) and another to the S. Four other buildings were identified, though their positions on the edge of the settlement, to the N (TS061-126002-), E (TS061-126008-) and W (TS061-126006-; TS061-126007-) might suggest they are less likely to be houses. A number of rotary quern fragments were found scattered throughout the settlement. The earthworks which comprise this settlement are very well preserved and consist of earthen banks with stone protruding (H 0.4-1m; Wth at top 1-1.5m; overall Wth 2.5-4.5m). The largest plots are in the SE quadrant of the settlement enclosure and these appear to be more rectangular in form. A modern cattle track runs roughly E-W through the centre of the settlement. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 18 July 2012
- TS061-126001 Road - hollow-way
Description
In undulating terrain on top of a low ridge. The eastern portion of the hollow-way is in pasture and the western portion is in tillage. Railstown church (TS061-125----) and graveyard (TS061-125001-) are located c. 400m to the NNW of the eastern end. The linear hollow-way (total L c. 500m) runs E–W westward from the northern portion of the settlement (TS061-126----). The western portion (L c. 300m) of the hollow-way, running downslope to the W from the Kilbragh townland boundary into Railstown, appears to be indicated on the 2nd (1906) ed. 6-inch OS map by roughly parallel field boundaries (Wth c. 12-15m). The southern boundary has since been levelled leaving no visible trace of the hollow-way above ground. The eastern portion (L c. 200m) is delineated by a bank/scarp on either side, the eastern half is slightly narrower (Wth at base 2.7m; S bank int. H 0.4m; ext. H 0.35m; Wth at top 1.7m; overall Wth 4.2m; N scarp H 0.66m). Approximately 100m from the E end the hollow-way appears to deliberately widen out to 13.5m for c. 20m and then narrows again (Wth at base 5m; S bank int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.35m; Wth at top 1.55m; overall Wth 5.8m; N scarp H 0.43m). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 17 October 2011
- TS061-126002 Building
Description
In undulating terrain on top of a low ridge at the NE angle of Railstown medieval settlement (TS061-126----). This structure (dims. 9m N-S; 8m E-W) is defined by scarp with a hollow (dims. at base 2.2m N-S; 2.7m N-S; at top 6.1m N-S; 4.5m E-W) at the W end. An earthen bank runs W from the W end, with a possible entrance gap (Wth 3.2m) adjacent to the structure. Another bank, denuded in places, runs S from the SE angle of the structure. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 18 July 2012
- TS061-126003 House - medieval
Description
In undulating terrain on top of a low ridge within Railstown medieval settlement (TS061-126----), 20m NW of the pond. A rectangular building (dims. 7.4m N-S; 16m E-W) with an internal division N-S division (H to W 0.19m; H to E 0.22m; Wth at top 1m; overall Wth 2.4m) 4m from the E bank. It is aligned roughly E-W. It is defined by an earthen bank with stone protruding (int. H 0.75m; ext. H 0.62m; Wth at top 1.55m; overall Wth 3.2m). There is a gap roughly mid-way along the S bank (Wth 0.5m) which may indicate a collapsed entrance. Another house (TS061-126004-) is located 15m to the S. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 18 July 2012
- TS061-126004 House - medieval
Description
In undulating terrain on top of a low ridge within Railstown medieval settlement (TS061-126----), 12m W of the pond. A rectangular building (dims. 5.2m N-S; 10.4m E-W), aligned E-W, with an entrance (Wth 1.2m) on the E side. It is defined by an earthen bank with stone protruding (int. H 0.55m; ext. H 0.42m; Wth at top 1.1m; overall Wth 2.1m). A house (TS061-126003-) is located 15m to the N and another (TS061-126005-) lies 27.5m to the S. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 18 July 2012
- TS061-126005 House - medieval
Description
In undulating terrain on top of a low ridge within Railstown medieval settlement (TS061-126----), 14m SSW of the pond. A rectangular building (dims. 6m N-S; 12.2m E-W), aligned E-W, with a well-defined entrance (Wth 2.1m) mid-way along the S side. It is defined by an earthen bank with stone protruding (int. H 0.45m; ext. H 0.36m; Wth at top 1.2m; overall Wth 3.1m). A house (TS061-126004-) is located 27.5m to the N. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 18 July 2012
- TS061-126006 House - medieval
Description
In undulating terrain on top of a low ridge within Railstown medieval settlement (TS061-126----), roughly mid-way along the western edge of the settlement. A rectangular building (dims. 4.8m N-S; 9.7m E-W), aligned E-W, with an entrance (Wth 1.1m) towards the W end of the N side. It is defined by an earthen bank with stone protruding (int. H 0.5-0.7m; ext. H 0.4m; Wth at top 1.15m; overall Wth 2.1m). The E end of the S bank does not survive, there is a tree growing at the SE angle. The bank forming the E side is very denuded (int. H 0.22m; ext. H 0.15m; Wth at top 0.7m; overall Wth 1.2m). This N side of the building, which may be a house, also forms the N side of a roughly rectangular enclosure or plot (dims. 24.4m N-S; 17.5m E-W), with the remains of a possible building (TS061-126007-) at the S end of the plot. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 18 July 2012
- TS061-126007 Building
Description
In undulating terrain on top of a low ridge within Railstown medieval settlement (TS061-126----), roughly mid-way along the western edge of the settlement. A possible rectangular building (dims. 5.5m N-S; 10m E-W), aligned E-W, which is badly eroded by cattle. This S and W sides of this possible building also forms the SW angle of a roughly rectangular enclosure or plot (dims. 24.4m N-S; 17.5m E-W), which is associated with the remains of a possible building (TS061-126006-) at the N end of the plot. The bank of on the S (int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.3m; Wth at top 1.3m; overall Wth 2.7m) and W (int. H 0.6m; ext. H 0.3m; Wth at top 1.5m; overall Wth 2.8m) are well preserved, while the bank on the N side (int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.17m; Wth at top 0.85m; overall Wth 1.9m) and on the northern end of the E side of this possible building is very poorly preserved. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 18 July 2012
- TS061-126008 Building
Description
In undulating terrain on top of a low ridge within Railstown medieval settlement (TS061-126----), roughly mid-way along the eastern edge of the settlement. A rectangular building (overall dims. 11.6m N-S; 4.5m E-W; int. dims. 10m N-S; 3m E-W), aligned N-S, with an entrance or open (Wth 3m) S side. It is defined by an L-shaped earthen bank on the N and E side (int. H 0.25m; ext. H 0.42m; Wth at top 0.6m; overall Wth 1.6m) and by the scarp of an adjoining larger enclosure (dims. 29.5m N-S; 18m E-W) on the W side (H 0.5m; Wth 4m). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 18 July 2012
- TS061-127 Enclosure
Description
In improved pasture, on a W-facing, gently undulating slope. Oval area (dims. 36m N-S; 32m E-W) defined by broad bank (overall Wth 12.8m; Wth at top 9m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.15m) best preserved SW-ESE. Fosse (overall Wth 5.05 m; basal Wth 1.75m; D 0.2m) NW-E. Possible traces of an outer bank at NW. Interior has a W-facing slope and an uneven surface. Possible remains of an oval house site (dims. 12m N-S; 8m E-W) within NE-sector. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- TS069-017 Concentric enclosure
Description
In generally level pasture, on spot height of 451ft. Remains of sub-circular area (dims. 42m N-S; 37m E-W) defined by earthen bank (Wth 6.2m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 1.2m) SE-W-NE and truncated by farmyard NE-E-SE. Bank reduced to scarp WNW-NW where trees have been recently felled to make way for ESB line and pole inserted at NW. Wide intervening fosse (Wth 8.45m; D 1.2m) enclosed by berm (Wth 10m; H 0.7m) which rises from fosse to outer bank. Outer bank (Wth 3.8m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 1.0m). Fosse, berm and outer bank removed NW-N-NE. Traces of outer fosse (basal Wth 3.25m; Wth7.05m; D 0.2m) SE-S-NW. The interior is generally level, with tall conifers growing in the W sector. There is a causewayed entrance (Wth 5m) through the outer bank and inner bank (Wth 7m) at SW. A linear (long-axis NE-SW) sod-covered wall (L 18m; T 2.5m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.25m) flanks the W side of the causeway, across the berm and intervening fosse. There is a hut site (TS069-017001-) located on the NW berm of the enclosure, abutting the interior of the outer bank of same. There is no visible surface trace of the earthwork which is depicted to the N of the concentric enclosure on the latest edition OS 6-inch map. Extant monument and possible earthwork visible on aerial photograph (GSI. S.656/5 16 April 1974). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 14 August 2017
- TS069-017001 Hut site
Description
On the NW berm of a concentric enclosure (TS069-017----), abutting the interior of the outer bank of same. Identified during field inspection (01/02/2007) as a circular area (diam. 6m) defined by collapsed, sod-covered wall (Wth 2.5m; int. H 0.15m; ext. H 0.5m) of rubble stone. Loose moss-covered stones scattered around interior and exterior. There is a possible entrance at the NNE. The interior slopes down from all sides to a small circular depression within. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 14 August 2017
- TS069-018 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on a SE facing slope. Circular area (dims. 26m N-S; 25m E-W) defined by low earthen bank (Wth 8.25m; int H 0.4m; ext H 0.95m) best preserved NNW-N-NE and SSE-S-WSW. Reduced to scarp (Wth 0.8m; H 3.0m) ESE-SSE. Traces of external fosse (Wth 3m; D 0.1m-0.2m). Interior tilts downslope to S. Earthen material removed from inside bank at NNW. Ringfort/Rath (TS069-025----) is located 170m to SE and Ringfort/Rath (TS069-017----) is 330m to N. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- TS069-024 Enclosure
Description
In pasture, on a SW-facing slope overlooking pond to SW. Visible surface trace of possible fosse (Wth 4.25m; D 0.4m) orientated long axis c. E-W and extending (L 28m) to W of field boundary (long-axis c. N-S) which runcates monument at E sector. Possibly a second section of fosse (L 10m) to S which may be truncated by enclosure (TS069-024001-) or adjoins exterior of this enclosure to S. Ring-barrow (TS069024002-) located 20m to SW and ringfort (TS069-025----) located 350m to NE. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- TS069-024001 Enclosure
Description
In pasture, on a SW-facing slope overlooking pond to W. Identified during field inspection (31/01/2007). Levelled oval area (dims. (38m N-S; 26.5m E-W) bisected by field boundary (long-axis N-S) is defined by earthen scarp (Wth 3m; H 0.6m) around W-half and scarp (Wth 4m; H 0.2m) around E-half. Truncates enclosure (TS069-024----) to NW. Interior has slight tilt downslope to S. Trace of linear feature (L 23m) with slight curvature extends from SSW of exterior toward barrow (TS069-024002-) to SW. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 20 May 2014
- TS069-024002 Barrow - ring-barrow
Description
In pasture, on lower area of SW-facing slope, overlooking pond to WNW. Identified during field inspection (31/01/2007). Circular area (diam. 3.0m) defined by internal fosse (Wth 3.5m; D 0.15m). External bank (int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.35m; Wth at top 4.75m; overall Wth 1.0m). Linear feature (L 23m) with slight curvature extends from NE toward enclosure (TS069-024001-) to NE. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 20 May 2014
- TS069-025 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on an ESE-facing slope. Remains of circular area (dims. 30m N-S; 28m E-W) defined by earthen bank (Wth 11m; int. H 0.15m; ext. H 1.75m) W-N-E. Levelled bank surviving as gentle lip E-S-W is barely visible. Traces of external fosse (Wth 10.5m; D 0.4m) W-N-E. Outer bank (Wth 10m; int. H 0.4m; ext. H 0.6m) at SE and ENE, although latter is further out from inner bank. Interior tilts downslope to ENE. Ringfort/Rath (TS069-018----) is located 170m to NW and enclosure (TS069-024----) is 340m to SW. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- TS069-026 Church
Description
On a low ridge running roughly N–S, at the base of a hill which rises to the WNW, in undulating pasture. There is a stream which runs NE–SW 200-300m to the E–SE–S and the land slopes gently to the low land adjacent to the stream. The tree covered hill on which Tullamain motte and bailey (TS069-045003-) stands is visible 1km to the SE. Two ringforts (TS069-018---- and TS069-025----) are visible c. 600m and c. 400m respectively on the hillside to the NNW. Ó Cearbhaill (2007, 66-7) lists references to the church at Kilbragh which date back to 1200 A.D. The church is depicted as a rectangular building orientated E–W on the 1st (1840) ed. 6-inch OS map. Only a fragment of masonry survives (L 3.14m E–W; Wth 2.34m N–S; wall T 1.4m) in a fallen position, with one face of the masonry facing upwards. It is constructed of limestone rubble, roughly coursed and gives an indication of how substantial the church most have been. The masonry rests at the W end of a undulating, sub-rectangular mound (top dims. 9.1m N–S; 16.8m E–W; overall dims. 22m N–S; 26.7m E–W; H 0.9m) which is the earth-covered remains of the church. A roughly circular area is delineated on the 1st (1840) ed. 6-inch OS map as a graveyard (TS069-026001-) enclosing the church. There are a lot of earthworks (TS069-026002-) in the field surrounding the church, some of which may be associated with the graveyard, while others may be the remains of a settlement associated with the church. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 17 October 2011
- TS069-026001 Graveyard
Description
On a low ridge running roughly N–S, at the base of a hill which rises to the WNW, in undulating pasture. There is a stream which runs NE–SW 200-300m to the E–SE–S and the land slopes gently to the low land adjacent to the stream. The tree covered hill on which Tullamain motte and bailey (TS069-045003-) stands is visible 1km to the SE. Two ringforts (TS069-018---- and TS069-025----) are visible c. 600m and c. 400m respectively on the hillside to the NNW. A roughly circular area is delineated by a dashed line on the 1st (1840) ed. 6-inch OS map as a graveyard enclosing a rectangular church (TS069-026----). According to the OS Letters (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 86 (258)) in 1840 there was 'no interment made at this place'. Only one lump of masonry is visible of the church which is now collapsed and obscured under an earthen mound. A curving earthen bank (int. H 0.08m; ext. H 0.33m; Wth at top 1m; overall Wth 1.5m) extending in an arc eastward (14.5m E of mound) from the SE angle of the church mound may be part of an original enclosure, though it could not be traced N of the church mound. At a distance of 23m W of the church mound there is a scarp which curves to the NE which may delineate the W/NW sector of a graveyard enclosure. There are a lot of earthworks (TS069-026002-) in the field surrounding the church, some of which may be associated with the graveyard, while others may be the remains of a settlement associated with the church. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 17 October 2011
- TS069-026002 Earthwork
Description
On a low ridge running roughly N–S, at the base of a hill which rises to the WNW, in undulating pasture. There is a stream which runs NE–SW 200-300m to the E–SE–S and the land slopes gently to the low land adjacent to the stream. The tree covered hill on which Tullamain motte and bailey (TS069-045003-) stands is visible 1km to the SE. Two ringforts (TS069-018---- and TS069-025----) are visible c. 600m and c. 400m respectively on the hillside to the NNW. Within the field where Kilbragh church (TS069-026----) and graveyard (TS069-026001-) are located there are earthworks, many of which do not form any recognisable pattern. In the SW angle of the field there are three conjoined sub-rectangular enclosures (diam. of N enclosure 36m N–S; 23m E–W; mid enclosure 26.5m N–S; 36.5 E–W; S enclosure 23m N–S; 27m E–W) which run N–S E of the NE–SW field boundary. The western edge of these enclosures appears to have been truncated by the NE–SW field boundary, there is no trace of the enclosures on the W side of the field boundary. The S side of the S enclosure also appears to have been truncated by a field boundary running E–W, there is a scarp running roughly parallel to this enclosure in the field to the S at a distance of 8m which may be southern edge. E of these enclosures there is a curvilinear depression (L c. 100m; internal Wth 8.7m), running roughly N–S, delineated by the E bank (int. H 0.45m; ext. H 0.25m; Wth at top 1.6m; overall Wth 4m) of the conjoined enclosures on the W side and by a mixture of scarp and bank (int. H 0.55m; ext. H 0.2m; Wth at top 2.1m; overall Wth 4.2m) on the E side, the southern portion of which may be enclosing the W side of the graveyard. The centre of this depression is slightly raised (Wth c. 4m) with a suggestion of a fosse (D 0.15-0.45m) on either side. The earthworks may in part be related to field drainage and there is a pond in the NE corner of the field, however, the close proximity of the church and graveyard and the presence of well defined enclosures and a possible hollow-way suggest that the earthworks represent the remains of a settlement. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 17 October 2011
- TS069-027 Enclosure
Description
In tillage, on level ground. No visible surface trace. Natural rise in field possibly utilised as platform to site enclosure. Depicted as an enclosure (dims.) on 1843 edition OS 6-inch map. Noted as being levelled by Cahill (1982). Second natural rise to S is of similar nature. Enclosure (TS069-024----) located 600m to NW. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
Architectural heritage
- Kilbragh, house, 1830–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Detached L-plan two-storey house with three-bay façade and south-east elevation, reoriented and remodelled c. 1850. Hipped slate roof with brick chimneystacks, cast-iron rainwater goods and overhanging sheeted eaves. Smooth rendered walls. Square-headed window openings with limestone sills and timber sliding sash six-over-six pane windows. Variety of timber sliding sash and casement windows to rear elevations, barred to ground floor. Square-headed door opening with chamfered render surround, accessed by flight of limestone steps and having double-leaf timber panelled door and overlight. Two-storey outbuildings adjoin to west. Lawns to front of house and east of outbuildings, bounded by rubble limestone walls.
- Kilbragh House, stables, 1830–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Detached L-plan two-storey stable block having ten-bay east elevation and three-bay south-facing elevation, erected c.1850, to west of Kilbragh House. Pitched slate roof with brick chimneystacks and dressed limestone eaves course. Coursed rubble limestone walls with dressed quoins and having roughly dressed voussoirs to all openings. Brick bellcote with cast-iron weather vane to south gable. Square opes to first floor having timber louvred fittings and three-over-three pane timber sliding sash windows and having six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows, some barred, to ground floor. Timber battened doors, double-leaf to elliptical carriage arches and single to square-headed openings with paned overlights. Pump to south-east. Coursed rubble limestone boundary wall between avenue to front of building and lawn of house.
- Kilbragh House, stables, 1830–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Detached thirteen-bay two-storey stable block, erected c.1850, associated with Kilbragh House. Pitched slate roof with dressed limestone eaves course. Coursed rubble limestone walls with dressed quoins and having roughly dressed voussoirs to openings. Timber louvre fittings to windows in both floors and timber battened doors to square-headed openings. Round-arched carriage entrances with roughly-dressed voussoirs. Coursed rubble limestone boundary wall between avenue to front of building and lawn of house. Single-storey outbuilding range to south side of public road, having pitched slate roofs and stone walls.
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, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- At the centre of the townland of Kilbragh, 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 low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Kilbragh.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Kilbragh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Tipperary.
The townland
- Name
- Kilbragh · Cill Bhrácha
- Area
- 1,840,541 m² (184.05 ha, 454.81 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kilbragh, and its townlands
- Barony
- Middlethird
- Electoral division
- Tullamain, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 706 people lived in 250 households in the Tullamain electoral division. 72% of households owned their home. 33% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Coolmoyne, Lowesgreen, Railstown, Railstown, Rathbrit, Rathmacarty East, Tullamain
- Placenames
- Kilbragh 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.