Athasselabbey North

23 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Athasselabbey North, from 87 m² to 475,616 m² (47.56 ha, 117.53 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 18 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Athasselabbey North 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.

• 11 Sept 2024Conditional

  a) the demolition of existing shed, b) the alteration, modifications and extension to the existing dwelling, c) the proposed new wastewater treatment system & percolation area, d) the proposed domestic garage and all associated site works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2460757

• 21 Aug 2024N/a

  the removal of the roof on lean-to structure to the rear of the house (south), the removal of flat roof to the side of the house (east) and alterations to the existing walls and pitched roof on the main dwelling to incorporate the entire floor area of the existing dormer bungalow. The removal of the existing barn to the rear of the house (south) and the construction of a 1.5-storey pitched roof extension to the rear (south) with a single storey flat roof extension connecting the existing and proposed pitched roof structures. The construction of a flat roof car port to the rear (south) and the construction of a new garage to the side garden of the house (south east)

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2460691

• 21 Sept 2021Conditional

  (a) Construction of extension to existing roofed collecting yard & milking parlour shed to include underground slatted soiled water storage tank and a lean-to dry store area (b) Construction of an agricultural shed consisting of cubicles & underground slatted slurry storage tanks and all associated siteworks

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 211399

• 28 Mar 2019Conditional

  an existing sunroom, detached garage and fuel shed, removal of 2 windows from south gable, removal of garage door at front of house and addition of window; addition of a window to south gable and west gable of the dwelling house

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 19600290

• 8 Mar 2019Conditional

  existing extension to rear of dwelling house and detached garage to rear of dwelling

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 19600203

• 8 Mar 2019N/a

  an existing sunroom, detached garage and fuel shed, removal of 2 windows from south gable, removal of garage door at front of house and addition of window; addition of a window to south gable and west gable of the dwelling house

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 19600204

• 28 Jan 2019N/a

  existing extension to rear of dwelling house and detached garage to rear of dwelling

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 19600065

• 28 Jan 2019N/a

  an existing sunroom, detached garage and fuel shed, removal of 2 windows from south gable, removal of garage door at front of house and addition of window; addition of a window to south gable and west gable of the dwelling house

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 19600067

• 24 Sept 2018N/a

  sunroom, garage and fuel shed and removal of 2 windows from south gable and removal of garage door at front of house at dwelling house

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 18601162

• 24 Sept 2018N/a

  extension to rear of dwelling, erection of garage to rear of dwelling and septic tank

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 18601163

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

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Lower River Suir SAC 002137

Recorded monuments

• TS060-098 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on a gentle rise, to W of tertiary road. Slight trace of a roughly circular area from where ground falls gently to E and W-side. Farm access road to S. According to local information, monument is defined as a light green circular band in dry weather. Depicted on latest edition OS 6-inch map as a circular area (diam. c. 30m) abutting enclosure (TS060-098001-) to N. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS060-098001 Castle - motte
  Description

  In pasture overlooking the River Suir which flows roughly N-S c. 40m to the SE. The monument is truncated by a tertiary road (long axis N-S) across the E sector. Oval area (dims. c. 45m NNE-SSW; c. 32.5m E-W including road) defined by a sheer scarp (Wth 8.65m; H 5.3m) S-NNE which is disturbed by badger activity at WSW. Gentle downslope on interior from top of scarp indicating remains of a levelled bank (int. Wth 3.25m; int. H 0.4m). Wide, U-shaped fosse (overall Wth 12.65m; basal Wth 2m; D 1.1m) S-NNE is overgrown in places around N and S arcs. Remains of collapsed stone wall (long-axis E-W) traverse fosse at NW. Outer bank (Wth 5.15m; int. H 1.1m; ext. H 0.35m) S-NNE is best preserved (Wth 8.75m; int. H 2.3m; ext. H 1.5m) S-SW and is incorporated into field boundary at NW. E-arc of monument (on E-side of road) is defined by outer edge of steep uneven scarp (Wth 9.25m; H 5.1m) NNE-SE and level berm (Wth 3.25m) E-SE. A steep natural scarp falls to River Suir beyond this point to ESE. Interior is covered by dense briars and nettles covering the western two-thirds, a tertiary road (Wth c. 3.5m) truncates the E-sector and the narrow remains of this sector are covered in dense undergrowth and trees. This monument is similar to another motte (TS068-016-----) overlooking the River Suir c. 1.2km to the S. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 14 July 2014

• TS068-010 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on low rise of N and E-facing slope, in undulating land to N of farmyard. Circular enclosure defined by earthen bank, completely covered in dense undergrowth, bushes and mature trees. Exterior of bank visible in places, but access not gained into monument. Exterior enclosed by earthen field boundary which defines a sub-rectangular area around it and is flanked by electric fencing. Farm track flanks W and N sides of monument. Depicted on latest edition OS 6-inch map as circular area (diam. c. 35m) enclosed by a field boundary on all sides and other field boundaries radiating from site at SE, SW and NW. Latter field boundaries removed and replaced by electric fencing. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS068-013 Religious house - Augustinian canons
  Description

  On an island on the flood-plain of the River Suir, surrounded by marshy ground. There is a natural low hill to the NW of the abbey. The aspect from abbey is relatively poor except to the S. Athassel Priory was built c. 1200 by William de Burgh for the Canons Regular of St. Augustine and dedicated to St. Edmund (Harbison 1970, 119). It was confirmed by King John in 1205 (Gwynn and Hadcock 1988, 157-8). In 1319 the abbey was burned by Lord FitzThomas and again in 1329 by Brian O'Brien (ibid.). Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries the priory was surrendered in 1541 and leased to Dermot Ryan (ibid.). In 1557 Athassel was granted to Thomas, Earl of Ormond and Ossory (ibid,). All the buildings in the abbey are of mostly limestone rubble construction, randomly coursed, though some of the architectural features are of sandstone. The abbey church consists of a nave (int. dims. 8.72m N-S; 37.24m E-W) with an N and S aisle, a crossing-tower (int. dims. 6.11m N-S; 10.32m E-W), N and S transepts with side chapels, a chancel (Wth 6.11m N-S; 13.68m E-W) and a bell tower at the NW angle of the nave (Craig 1982, 58). The church was entered through a W doorway in the nave which is completely broken out, above which are the remains of a window embrasure. The N and S walls of the nave are largely intact, though the piers which supported the side aisles are no longer upstanding. There are three windows in the N wall, with a doorway at the W end. The rib vaulting of the N aisle was supported on engaged columns in the N wall, only one of which survives, along with the scars of others. The coping stones of the cat-slide roof of the S aisle are visible projecting from the W wall of the S transept. A doorway in the S wall, towards the W end gives access to the cloister. The original crossing-tower was entered from the nave through an elaborate, four-ordered pointed doorway, decorated with rolls and nail-head ornament on the outer and third orders. Above this there is an unusual feature, an arched recess crowned by a hood-moulding in gable form. This has been interpreted as a rood arch, probably originally open, where the crucifixion scene was displayed (Leask 1960, 97). The N and S walls of the tower were screened at ground level from the transepts, this is only evident on the better surviving S side where the transept arch rises at first-floor level. The crossing-tower was much modified in the 15th century when an inner skin was added to the N and S walls, blocking the transept arch, in order to provide support for a stone vault over first-floor level. Both the N and S transept contain two chapels. E of the N transept there is another building which was probably also a chapel, dedicated to Our Lady or St. Edmund (Cochrane 1909, 285). A night stairs in the S wall of the S transept led to the dormitory. The chancel was originally lit by tall lancets. Those in the E gable were replaced in the 15th century with a three-light switch-line traceried window, however, the five sequential lancets in the S wall and the surviving four in the N wall are original. The remains of a large moulded pier, which supported the original crossing-tower, are visible in the N wall. The chancel contains a number of medieval graveslabs and a partial altar tomb. The cloister is S of the church and the cloister arcade, which consists of a series of cusped ogee-headed lights within large round-headed embrasures, appears to be a total rebuild. Leask (1985, 134) suggests a late 14th or mid-15th-century date for their construction. A fragment of a paired colonette stored within the abbey are probably the remains of the original 13th-century arcade. The 13th-century chapter house, located in the E range, was much modified in the 15th century. It was formerly lit by tall lancets, three in the N and S wall and at least two, though probably three in the E gable, all of which were blocked when a stone vault was inserted to create storage room at ground level and a first-floor chamber. This latter room is commodious and with two slop-sinks and a projecting garderobe built against the E end of the S wall, it has been interpreted as the infirmary (Cochrane 1909, 285). At ground level, immediately SW of the dormitory, there is the latrine/necessarium, still largely intact. The refectory occupied the first floor of the S range, below which is vaulted, with remains of rib-vaulting at the E end. The doorway to the refectory from the cloister has three orders with filleted engaged shafts, foliage capitals and arch moulds similar to the doorway in the crossing-tower (Leask 1960, 97), however, this doorway appears to have been crudely inserted from another location within the abbey, perhaps the original chapter house. The W range is very denuded, typically it would have housed, at least partially, the kitchen. At the N end of the W range there is a building with rib-vaulting and an ornate doorway, which has been interpreted as a parlour for receiving guests. A stairs leads from this room to the first floor of the W range which may have functioned as a guest house. Ruinous buildings SW of the main abbey complex have been interpreted as the Farmery also known as the infirmery which often has a small chapel (Cochrane 1909, 289). There is evidence that the E and S range of the abbey continued in use as domestic dwellings following the Dissolution. Gun-loops were inserted in the E gable of the commodious first-floor chamber of the E range and at first-floor level in the N gable of the S range. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 1 September 2014

• TS068-013001 Settlement deserted - medieval
  Description

  Athassel Priory (TS068-013----) was built c. 1200 by William de Burgo for the Canons Regular of St. Augustine and confirmed by King John in 1205 (Gwynn and Hadcock 1988, 157-8). Outside its walls there was a thriving town which was burned, along with the abbey, in 1319 by Lord Maurice FitzThomas and in 1329 by Bryan O'Brien (Harbison 1970, 220). A grant in 1562 to Thomas Earl of Ormond and Ossory by Philip and Mary includes the 'site of the priory of Athasshell, a mill, the demesne lands and land in Athasshell ... and the lands of the old town of Athasshell' (Cochrane 1909, 281). This was followed by a lease in 1570 and 1582 again to the Earl of 'the old town of Athasshell' (ibid.). There is no visible trace of this settlement above ground. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 21 May 2014

• TS068-013002 Bridge
  Description

  Aligned E-W over a largely dried up river or mill race (Simington and O'Keeffe 1991, 140) which is now a marshy river bed, the bridge leads directly to the 13th-century gatehouse (TS068-013003-) of Athassel Abbey (TS068-013----) to the E. The bridge (dims. L 25.17m; Wth 3.57m), which has a flat surface, is composed of limestone rubble, roughly coursed and has with no parapet. It comprises four segmental-headed spans, with roughly cut voussoirs, placed on edge and plank centring under the arches. At the W end of the bridge it curves off to N and S. It appears to be of single phase construction, all the arches are of equal size (Wth 2.96m; H 1.8m). Some alteration at W span at NW angle, this may have taken place in the late 19th century when according to White (1892, 22) 'the bridge was broken, so that in winter the visitors had to be up to the ankles in a swamp when attempting to pass to the buildings. I am happy to say that the bridge is being fully repaired'. It is likely that the bridge is contemporary with the gatehouse which provides a date in the first half of the 13th century. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS068-013003 Gatehouse
  Description

  On the W edge of the abbey complex (TS068-013----) and island which is occupied by the abbey. A bridge (TS068-013002-) provides access over the now largely dried-up river bed to the gatehouse of the abbey. The outer entrance gate consists of a round-headed arch (Wth 2.48m) with cut limstone voussoirs, the lower jambs of which do not survive. A portcullis slot (Wth 0.15m) has been covered and the upper floor of gatehouse does not survive. There is a large hanging eye on the inner N and S side, indicating a double door with draw-bar hole (Wth 0.19m; H 0.25m). The outer wall extends N from this gate on the N side. The S side has collapsed. The inner gate consists of a large round-headed arch (Wth 3.7m), chamfered externally. This was blocked up in the 15th century and a narrow pointed arch (Wth 2.38m), with chamfered limestone jambs, was inserted. The S jamb probably utilised the original jamb of the large arch. A bar broach stop terminates the N jamb. The gatehouse (int. dims. 7.62m N-S; 8.76m E-W) was originally entered through a round-headed arch at the E end of the W wall. This led into a rib vaulted antae with a second rib vaulted area immediately E of this. The N side of the gatehouse is occupied by an unvaulted room. Rib vaulting on the W wall - the S springer rests on a capital decorated with nailheads and a floral motif at the base of the capital. The N side of the springer rests on a worn carved head. There is a wall cupboard at the N end of the W wall and another at the W end of the N wall at ground level. There is a window (Wth 0.48m) at the N end of the E wall, the jambs and sill are intact, it has glazing-bar holes and a draw-bar hole in the N jamb. The N gable wall survives to full height with a lot of repair work in the centre. An offset appears to have supported a first floor. It has is a large centrally placed window within a segmental-headed embrasure. In the 15th century the entrance in the W wall was blocked up and a smaller doorway was inserted. Under the middle, central ribbed vault a pier was inserted which supported two arches, one to S formed an inner gate, that to N still survives as a round-headed doorway giving access to a narrow chamber with partition walls inserted. The N arch of the E arched area was also blocked up with a doorway inserted at the E end. The S wall of this gatehouse may also have been altered in the 15th century. The outer face of this wall is completely obscured by rubble. At the external face of the N wall there is a gorgoyle in the form of an ugly human head. Some of the original coping stones of the gable survive at the apex and at the E end. There appears to have been a wall-walk along the W wall. This building has well cut quoins on the NW and NE angles, above the bawn wall which is keyed into this angle. A wall projects E from the E wall of the gatehouse and abutts the E wall. A long rectangular building (dims. 23.5m N-S; 8.7m E-W) joins the S wall of the gatehouse running on a N-S axis. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 21 May 2014

• TS068-013004 Bawn
  Description

  Only some stretches of the wall originally enclosing the precinct of the abbey survive. The walled area to the W of the abbey was entered through the gatehouse at the NE end of the W wall. There is a good length of wall (H 2m ext.; L 25.7m upstanding) running eastward from the gatehouse (TS068-013003-). Where the wall has collapsed there are two grassy linear mounds, with a lot of stone protruding, which run up to the tower which projects form the NW angle of the abbey’s nave. This tower has two buttresses at its NW angle with no evidence of a tie with the enclosing wall. Possibly a later building built immediately NW of the tower interfered with the original enclosing wall. Another length of wall extends SW from the gatehouse, with a remains of a long rectangular building (dims. 23.5m NE-SW; 8.7m NW-SE) at the NE end which utilised the enclosing wall as its rear wall. The wall continues SW for a further 50m and has four loops in wide inwardly splaying embrasures, above which there is a wall-walk with remains of a parapet at N end. The SW end of this wall does not survive above ground. The S wall appears to be largely rebuilt. At the W end there is internal arcading to support a wall-walk. Roughly mid-way along the S wall, S of the W side of the main abbey complex, there are the remains of a rectangular building, again utilising the enclosing wall as the rear wall. Only the lower course of the N wall of this building survives, the E gable contains a central single-light window, the W gable is not discernible and the S wall has an opening towards the E end. Immediately E of this the wall kinks sharply with the remains of a small building within the kink, with a loop in the S and W walls. The wall then runs SE for a short distance and kinks to the SW before continuing southeastward to meet the E enclosing wall. The E enclosing wall (H 2m; L 66.9m), running NNE-SSW, survives W of the church and ranges. Its external face is very overgrown with brambles. Apart from some breaks in the wall and some put-logs, it is featureless. Towards the S end of this length of walling the masonry has largely collapsed. Near the SE angle of the enclosing wall, 13.2m to the NE, there are the remains of a long rectangular building (dims. 13.1m NE-SW; 6.2m NW-SE) which utilised the enclosing wall as its rear wall. It seems likely that the enclosed area W of the abbey formed an outer precinct, while that to the E and S of the abbey formed an inner precinct. A building, only the W wall of which survives, runs NE-SW from the W end of the S range, effectively separated the outer and inner precincts. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 21 May 2014

• TS068-013006 Graveyard
  Description

  The cloister and nave of Athassel abbey (TS068-013----) have been used for burials. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS068-013007 Kiln - lime
  Description

  On a rise of ground overlooking the River Suir which is c. 200m to the E. Athassel abbey (TS068-013----) lies c. 150m to the SE and the bridge (TS068-013002-) and gatehouse (TS068-013003-) of the abbey lie c. 50m to the SE. The upper portion of the vault of a grass-covered stone structure is visible. It appears to have been built into the natural stoney ridge which overlooks the Suir. It is marked on the 1st (1840) ed. OS 6-inch map as 'Grotto' indicating a small crescent-shaped feature but is not marked on the subsequent (1900-05) ed. It is likely to be a limekiln which was supplied with stone from the ridge on which it was built and also stone from the adjacent disused abbey. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS068-013008 Tomb - effigial
  Description

  Inserted into the internal E gable of the choir, on the N side. This floor-slab (L 0.99m; Wth at top 0.82m; Wth towards the base 0.63m), chamfered along its edges, is decorated with the incised effigy of a man and woman, both dressed in civilian attire. The lower portion of the tapering slab is missing. The woman, on the dexter side, is holding a four-armed floriated cross, with a knop beneath the cross-head. She is wearing a veil on her head and a mantle over a gown with tight sleeves (Hunt 1974, 220). The man is earing a tunic with tight sleeves beneath a supertunic with a round neck and has short hair with curls below the ears (ibid.). Hunt dates this slab to the first half of the 14th century (ibid.). It has been suggested that the figures represent St. Augustine and his mother St. Monica (O'Farrell 1985, 81-2), however, there is no firm evidence to support this theory (Brennan 1990, 195). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS068-013009 Tomb - effigial
  Description

  Fixed to the internal S wall of the choir. In 2022 the tomb suffered damage, the body of the tomb, from below the head broke cleanly and in one piece from the tomb. This effigy is described by Hunt (1974, 219) as 'a nobleman, clad in a long loose gown falling in many folds to the feet. The figure has a girdle with a long pendant. The mantle falling from the shoulders is caught up in the left hand. The right hand lies across the breast, apparently holding gloves. The head, which is broken off, has been re-set at an incorrect angle. The hair falls in curls below the ears'. The effigy may be of Walter de Burgo who died in Galway in 1271 and was brought to Athassel for burial (ibid.). This would be consistent with Hunt's dating of the effigy to the late 13th/early 14th century (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 27 July 2022

• TS068-013010 Stone sculpture
  Description

  Fixed to the internal S wall of the choir. This is a small figure with a missing head. It is described by Hunt (1974, 220) being 'dressed in a long tunic or habit with very full sleeves and with a mantle over the shoulders, and holds a book'. Hunt suggests that the figure probably occupied a niche and represents a saint or prior, in the garb of a member of the Order, possibly even St. Augustine (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS068-013012 Wall monument
  Description

  A limestone slab formerly fixed to the N wall of the nave of Athassel Abbey (TS068-013----) and now stored on-site. It bears a latin inscription, in false relief, in black letter script which appears to read, 'ANNO DOi [the i is in superscript form] MCCCCIIIVI' [1436] with a superscript of five zeros above in unusually large lettering and bearing no obvious relationship to the date below. It has been suggested that the stone carver may not have been familiar with Latin and that the correct usage would place a zero after every number (pers. comm. Gerard Crotty August 2011). If that is the case then the carver failed to divide the date as the zeros are in a continuous row above and he has added an extra zero. See attached photograph: TS068-013012-_01 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 23 May 2014

• TS068-013013 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Augustinian abbey of Athassel (TS068-013----) standing against the E gable of the chancel, N of the E window. It is described by Maher (1997, 52) as a tapering slab (L 0.79m; Wth at top 0.65m; Wth at base 0.55m; average T 0.17m) with a chamfer (Wth 0.05m) along the dexter side. It is decorated with an 'ornate eight-armed cruciform motif, with each arm featuring a trefoil at its terminal and midpoint. The inner trefoils of the horizontal and vertical arms are disposed outwardly, whereas those on the diagonal arms are disposed inwardly. At the centre of the cross is an interlocked circle, composed of four segments. The diagonal arms of the overall cruciform motif emanate from the centre of the circle, while its horizontal and vertical arms also commence within the broken circle, forming a central lozenge. On both sides of the base of the design three trefoils spring in a vegetalike fashion. The inscription occurs in Lombardic lettering and commences at the top of the dexter side of the slab, running parallel to its chamfered edge. It is preceded by an equal-armed cross with expanded terminals. The lower half of the letters have been cut away as a result of the chamfering of this edge of the slab. It reads: HIC JACET (F?)RATER (I/J)OH which is probably to be interpreted as: HIC JACET FRATER JOHANNUS/JOHES (Here lies Brother John)' (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 11 January 2012

• TS068-013014 Graveslab
  Description

  Lying in the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, 3.2m from the E gable and 3m from the N wall. It is described by Maher (1997, 52) as a rectangular slab (L 1.5m; Wth 0.66m; average T 0.1m), and the 'base of the slab and part of its lower sinister side are missing, and a crack runs across its upper face. The decorated surface is somewhat weathered. However, the design is decipherable and consists of an incised cross-head on a slender shaft, the base of which is missing. The cross-head features a lozenge-shaped centre from which the arms, with trefoil terminals, emanate. A pair of lobed tendril-like features extend out from the arm on the dexter side. Single such features extend from the dexter sides of the upper and lower arms. Linking the base of the cross-head with the shaft, is a circular knop. There is no evidence to suggest that the slab bore an inscription'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013015 Graveslab
  Description

  Lying in the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, 0.85m from the E gable and 0.7m from the S wall. It is described by Maher (1997, 52) as a fragment of the lower portion of a slab (L 0.55m; Wth 0.3m; average T 0.18m) with no original edge surviving which 'bears a very lightly incised design, worn in places, which consists of the lower portion of an outline cross-stem terminating in a knop and three trefoils. Some of the latter are worn and incomplete. There is no evidence to suggest that the slab bore an inscription'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013016 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel adjacent to another graveslab (TS068-013015-), it is currently in the SE angle, 0.1m from the S wall and 0.5m from the E gable. It is described by Maher (1997, 53) as a fragment of a slab (L 0.9m; Wth 0.44m; average T 0.16m) with 'part of two original edges, including the bottom one and the dexter one remain at right angles to one another'. Two of the edges have an undercut chamfer (Wth 0.13m). There is visible inscription or design. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013018 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, against the E gable in the SE angle. It is described by Maher (1997, 53) as the upper half of a tapering slab (L 1.03m; Wth at top 0.45m; Wth at base 0.30m; average T 0.13m) with a chamfer (Wth 0.02m) along the dexter side only. 'A Lombardic inscription occurs on the face of the slab, which is somewhat weathered, commencing at the top of the dexter side and running parallel to its edge. It survives in fairly good condition and is preceded by an equal-armed cross with expanded terminals. It reads: HIC JACET (F?)RA(G/T)ER THOMAS which is probably to be interpreted as: HIC JACET FRATER THOMAS (Here lies Brother Thomas)' (ibid.). The 'FRATER' is not clear and the word may start with an 'M', and is perhaps 'MAGISTER'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013019 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, 5m from the E gable and lying against the S wall. It is described by Maher (1997, 53) as the lower portion of a slab (L 0.52m; Wth 0.67m; average T 0.2m). 'The decorated surface is somewhat weathered, though the design is easily deciperable and consists of the lower portion of a lightly incised outline cross-stem terminating in a trefoil motif. There is no evidence to suggest that the slab bore an inscription' (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013020 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, the centre point is 6m from the E gable and 3.3m from the S wall. A limestone tapering slab (L 1.93m; Wth at top 0.6m; Wth at base 0.43m; average T 0.09m) with a chamfer (Wth 0.06m) along each edge and three slight cracks on its face. It is described by Maher (1997, 53) as, 'An incised cross extends the length of the slab. The equal-armed cross-head with curved angles is enclosed by a circle which rests on the shaft. The upper angles of the cross-head feature poorly preserved, curvilinear motifs, while the lower angles feature quatrefoils. Beneath the cross-head and outside the circle is a circular knop. It is located at the top of the cross-stem, which terminates in another quatrefoil. There is no evidence to suggest that the slab bore an inscription' (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013021 Graveslab
  Description

  Lying in the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, the centre point is 8.5m from the E gable and 3.9m from the S wall. It is described by Maher (1997, 53) as a tapering slab (L 1.55m; Wth at top 0.58m; Wth at base 0.46m; average T 0.13m) with portion of its base missing. 'The cross-head, which surmounts a plain outline shaft, is enclosed within an outline circle. It consists of an interlaced eight-armed cross with trefoil terminals. At the centre of this design is a simple floral motif composed of eight triangular segments. There is no evidence to suggest that the slab bore an inscription' (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013022 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, the centre point is 6m from the E gable and 4.4m from the S wall. It is a tapering slab (L 1.77m; Wth at top 0.64m; Wth at base 0.53m; D 0.1-0.12m). According to Maher (1997, 53) there is no evidence to suggest that the slab bore a design or inscription. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013023 Graveslab
  Description

  In the S chapel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, secured against the S wall. It is described by Maher (1997, 53) as a tapering slab (L 1.71m; Wth at top 0.63m; Wth at base 0.47m; average T 0.15m) covered in lichen which has been broken in two but now joined together by cement. 'The design consists of a lightly incised, four-armed outline cross which surmounts a shaft. The centre of the cross-head design features an eight-petalled rosette from which the four arms emanate. These are composed of an inner trefoil from which spring three stems. The central stems terminate in quinquefoils while the outer ones form simple trefoils. Beneath the cross-head are traces of foiled motifs on either side of the upper shaft; these have been damaged by the break in the stone. The shaft of the design terminates in a knop beneath which are three stems ending in trefoils. There is no evidence to suggest that the slab bore an inscription' (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 11 January 2012

• TS068-013024 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, 6.9m from the E gable, lying against the N wall. The slab (L 0.41m; Wth 0.53m; D 0.2m) is described by Maher (1997, 53) as a somewhat weathered slab with a chamfer (Wth 0.09m) on both edges and no evidence to suggest that it bore an inscription or design. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013025 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, 11.25m from the E gable, partially under the tomb niche in the S wall. A tapering limestone slab (L 0.66m; Wth at top 0.5m; Wth at base 0.48m; D 0.17m), described by Maher (1997, 53) as having a chamfer (Wth 0.08m) on both edges and no evidence to suggest that it bore an inscription or design. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013026 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of the Augustian abbey (TS068-013---) at Athassel, 10.15m from the E gable, at the base a tomb niche in the N wall. The slab (Total L 0.42m; L to base of chamfer 0.4m; Wth at top 0.48m; Wth at base 0.48m; D 0.21m) It is described by Maher (1997, 53) as a tapering limestone slab (upper surface: L 0.36m; Wth at top 0.37m; Wth at base 0.35m) with a chamfer on the dexter (Wth 0.1m) and sinister (Wth 0.06m) edges and along the base (Wth 0.07m), with no evidence to suggest that it bore an inscription or design. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013027 Wall monument
  Description

  Inserted into the internal face of the S wall of the nave of Athassel abbey (TS068-013----). 1.12m E of the doorway into the cloister and 1.75m above ground level. A rectangular limestone plaque (L 1.15m; H 0.35m) which bears a latin inscription, in four horizontal rows, in raised black letter script. The top line is quite faded and has been slightly chipped. The inscription is bordered on either side by a raised area which tapers towards the base of the slab. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 20 March 2013

• TS068-013028 Graveslab
  Description

  In the chancel of Athassel Abbey (TS068-013----), 0.4m from the N wall and 3m from the E gable. The upper portion of a tapering limestone slab (L 0.92m; Wth at top 0.55m; Wth at base 0.53m; D 0.16m). The slab appears to be lying face down, two edges have straight sides (D 0.05m) with a chamfer below (D 0.13m), the dexter side has a straight edge and the upper edge is broken. The underside (upmost) is not very rough which suggests it may be post-medieval in date. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

• TS068-013029 Graveslab
  Description

  In Athassel Abbey (TS068-013----), in a vaulted store on the E range, below the former chapter house. A tapering graveslab (L 0.64m; Wth at top 0.22m; Wth at base 0.19m; D 0.13m) decorated with an incised cross. The cross-head consists of four intersecting trefoils with an outer double line, beneath the cross-head there is a double-line circular knop and the cross-shaft terminates in a double-line trefoil. The edge of the slab, where it survives at the head, lower dexter side and base, has a roll-moulding. The sinister side has been cut along its entire length when the stone was reused as a window head or sill, with a splayed ingoing cut into it (L 0.23-0.34m; D 0.05m). The dexter side has a shallower, slightly longer (L 0.33-36m) rebate cut into it. The graveslab is 13th/14th century in date. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 2 June 2014

• TS068-013030 Tomb - effigial
  Description

  In Athassel Abbey (TS068-013----), in a vaulted store in the E range, under the former chapter house. The upper portion of a limestone slab (L 0.33m; Wth 0.49m) which is chamfered (D 0.05m) on the upper edge and sides. This appears to be a double head-slab, though both heads, in high relief, have been completely defaced leaving only the lower portion. The dexter head (L 0.21m; Wth 0.17m; D 0.07m) is probably that of a woman, while the sinister head (L 0.23m; Wth 0.15m; D 0.07m) is probably that of a man with some carved hair surviving on the sinister side. The underside of the slab is very rough. Head-slabs date to the 13th/14th century. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 3 June 2014

Architectural heritage

• Athasselabbey House, house, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey over half-basement house, built c.1830. Full-height stairs return to rear with hipped slate roof. Pitched slate roof withbrick and rendered chimneystacks, cast-iron ridge crestings and decorative barge and eaves boards. Painted lined-and-ruled rendered walls with render quoins. Square-headed openings with two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows and limestone sills. Entrance comprising round-headed opening with chamfered limestone surround with carved keystone having spoked fanlight over carved limestone entablature with floral motifs and having timber panelled double-doors flanked by limestone pilasters. Flight of limestone steps with cast-iron sweeping railings. Single and two-storey outbuildings to rear with pitched slate roofs and limestone 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).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Athasselabbey North, 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 Athasselabbey North.

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 Athasselabbey North with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Tipperary.

Name

Athasselabbey North · Áth Iseal Thuaidh

Area

1,686,151 m² (168.62 ha, 416.66 acres)

Civil parish

Relickmurry and Athassel, and its townlands

Barony

Clanwilliam

Electoral division

Thomastown, the unit of the census

Census 2022

385 people lived in 146 households in the Thomastown electoral division. 85% of households owned their home. 25% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Athasselabbey South, Cloghleigh, Persse's-Lot, Rathcloheen

Placenames

Athasselabbey North 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.