Charlesland

1,315 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Charlesland, from 0 m² to 147,449 m² (14.74 ha, 36.44 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 24 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.

• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 1,287 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Active Open Space (Active open space)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Natural Areas (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community & Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3Neighbourhood Centre (District, neighbourhood centre)
  Greystones-Delgany & Kilcoole Local Planning Framework (LPF), Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

No planning application touches the townland of Charlesland 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 the townland of Charlesland.

Recorded monuments

• WI013-006001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Described in Grogan and Kilfeather (1997, 81, no. 495) as 'Situated on a gentle NE-facing slope. Cropmark of a solid circular area (diam. c. 15m) situated immediately to the W of a possible enclosure (WI013-006002-). Visible on aerial photograph (CUCAP, BGE 83). Not visible at ground level.' Subsequent archaeological excavation (Licence No. 04E0744) revealed a large burnt mound which sealed 11 troughs and a number of pits, post-holes and gullies. A charcoal sample from one of the troughs produced a radiocarbon date of 1710-1690 cal. BC. A palisade trench (WI013-006002-) was located to the S and E and this priduced a date of 1400-1120 cal. BC. (Molloy 2007, 10-15) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 15 January 2012

• WI013-006002 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  Described in Grogan and Kilfeather (1997, 81, no. 496) as 'Situated on a gentle NE-facing slope. Circular area (diam. c. 15m) defined by a fosse visible as a cropmark on aerial photograph (CUCAP, BGE 83); solid circular cropmark (diam. c. 7m) visible off-centre. Not visible at ground level.' Subsequent archaeological excavation (Licence No. 04E0744) revealed a large burnt mound (WI013-006001-) which sealed 11 troughs and a number of pits, post-holes and gullies. A charcoal sample from one of the troughs produced a radiocarbon date of 1710-1690 cal. BC. A palisade trench (WI013-006002-) was located to the S and E and this priduced a date of 1400-1120 cal. BC. (Molloy 2007, 10-15) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 15 January 2012

• WI013-007001 Enclosure
  Description

  Described in Grogan and Kilfeather (1997, 81, no. 497) as 'Situated on a gentle NE-facing slope. Circular area (diam. c. 15m) defined by a fosse visible on aerial photograph (CUCAP, BGE 83); solid circular cropmark (diam. c. 7m) visible off-centre.' Subsequent archaeological excavation (Licence No. 04E0744) revealed a 5th-6th century penannular enclosure (WI013-007001-) (diam. 26m), which was partially cut by a larger 13th-14th century enclosure (WI013-007002-) (diam. c. 42m) with a SE facing entrance. (Molloy 2007, 27-44; Molloy 2009, 149-155) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 15 January 2012

• WI013-007002 Enclosure
  Description

  Described in Grogan and Kilfeather (1997, 81, no. 498) as 'Situated on a gentle NE-facing slope. Circular area (diam. c. 15m) defined by a fosse visible as a cropmark on aerial photograph (CUCAP, BGE 83). Immediately S of WI013-007001-. Not visible at ground level.' Subsequent archaeological excavation (Licence No. 04E0744) revealed a 5th-6th century penannular enclosure (WI013-007001-) (diam. 26m), which was partially cut by a larger 13th-14th century enclosure (WI013-007002-) (diam. c. 42m) with a SE facing entrance. (Molloy 2007, 27-44; Molloy 2009, 149-155) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 15 January 2012

• WI013-071 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Exposed during archaeologically monitored of topsoil-stripping in advance of residential development in 2003 (Excavation Licence 03E1821 (Site 1A)). A trough (L 1.9m NE-SW; Wth 1.65m; D 0.6m) contained six timbers at the base and had wattle lining on the E and S edges of the cut. Four shallow pits were located to the N of the trough. No trace of a burnt mound was found. Remains of a possible enclosure (WI013-071001-) were uncovered to the W. (Molloy 2006, 545) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 17 January 2013

• WI013-071001 Enclosure
  Description

  Exposed during archaeologically monitored of topsoil-stripping in advance of residential development in 2003 (Excavation Licence 03E1821 (Site 1A)). The remains comprised two curvilinear ditches; a 'western' ditch (L 13m; Wth 0.6-0.8m) and an 'eastern' ditch (L 10m), both of which contained large quantities of iron slag and burnt bone. Remains of a possible fulacht fia (WI013-071----) were uncovered to the E. (Molloy 2006, 545) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 17 January 2013

• WI013-075 Habitation site
  Description

  The remains of a linear ditch (L 47m E-W), a structure defined by post-holes, a cremation pit, a number of animal burials and a curvilinear feature (L 10m) were excavated here in 2003 prior to the construction of the dual carriageway from the R671 to Greystones (Excavation Licence 03E0018 (Site A). Finds included a Late Bronze Age socketed looped axehead and Beaker pottery. (Molloy 2006, 545) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-076 Habitation site
  Description

  Two Bronze Age structures were excavated here in 2003, prior to the construction of the dual carriageway from the R671 to Greystones (Excavation Licence 03E0146 (Site D)). 'Structure I' (diam. 10m) was defined by a double ring of post-holes some of which contained cremation deposits and sherds of Bronze Age pottery. 'Structure II' (diam. 10m) was defined by a single row of post-holes and its northern limit was truncated by a series of pits and post-holes. Three linear ditches were located at the eastern extent of the site forming a probable enclosure with an east-facing entrance. A large number of associated pits, post-holes, hearths and a possible metalled surface were also excavated and yielded a fragment of bronze, Early Neolithic and Bronze Age pottery and six saddle querns. Two kilns were also excavated and a rotary quern was found in the larger one. (Molloy 2006, 546) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-077 Ring-ditch
  Description

  A ring-ditch (WI013-077----), a large cremation pit (WI013-113----) and two small structures (WI013-114----and WI013-115----) were excavated here in 2003, prior to the construction of the dual carriageway from the R671 to Greystones (Excavation Licence 03E0147 (Site F)). The ring-ditch (Wth 1.4m; av. D 0.6m) enclosed a circular area (diams. 5.6m N-S; 5.39m E-W). Nine flints were found in the ditch. The cremation pit was located 3.07m to the north-east of the ring-ditch and contained deposits of cremated bone, charcoal and large stones. A small circular structure (diam. 3m N-S; 2.8m E-W), 10m to the west of the ring-ditch, was defined by a narrow, circular slot-trench with two post-holes defining an entrance (Wth 0.9m). There was also a centrally placed post-hole and the slot-trench was ringed with an outer circle of post-holes in which several fragments of prehistoric pottery were found. A second, small structure, located 11m north of the former, was formed by a series of post-holes and stake-holes which defined a circular depression (diam. 2.76m; D 0.14m). (Molloy 2006, 546) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-078 Habitation site
  Description

  Two trenches were excavated here in 2003 (Excavation Licence 03E1028 (Site GC4)) as part of construction work associated with Charlsland Residential Development. 'Trench A' revealed a hearth (L 0.85m N-S; Wth 0.54m) and an isolated post-hole (4m away) which contained fragments of flint debitage. 'Trench B' lay 40m to the south and revealed a number of post-holes, pits, shallow burnt spreads and 'a narrow linear feature'. (Molloy 2006, 547) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 17 January 2013

• WI013-079 Fulacht fia
  Description

  A fulacht fia was excavated here in 2003 (Excavation Licence 03E0592 (Site CA1)). The burnt mound (L 14m E-W; Wth 11.5m; D 0.2m) sealed four troughs and a number of post-holes and stake-holes were found associated with the troughs. One of the troughs (D c. 1m) had a wattle lining which predated an internal lining of roundwoods on the E and W sides, and timber plank flooring. Set in the base of this trough was a set of six prehistoric pipes, made of yew and thought to be part of a musical instrument. A radiocarbon date of between 2120 and 2085 BC was obtained from a peg used in the construction of the trough lining. (Molloy 2006, 545; Molloy 2004, 5) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-080 Habitation site
  Description

  An unroofed structure defined by post-holes which formed a circular area (8m N-S by 7.4m) was excavated here in 2003, prior to the construction of the dual carriageway from the R671 to Greystones (Excavation Licence 03E0196 (Site G)). Directly to the S a sunken hearth and a series of intercutting pits were uncovered, these contained a large quantity of charred cereal grains. (Molloy 2006, 546-7) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-081 Burnt mound
  Description

  A possible burnt mound was excavated here in 2003 (Excavation Licence 03E0908 (Site GC1)). (Molloy 2006, 547) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-082 Burnt mound
  Description

  A possible burnt mound was excavated here in 2003 (Excavation Licence 03E0908 (Site GC2)). (Molloy 2006, 547) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-083 Burial
  Description

  A possible burial which produced some pottery and burnt bone fragments was excavated here in 2003 (Excavation Licence 03E0908 (Site GC3)). (Molloy 2006, 547) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-097 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  A series of pits, post holes, stake holes, hearths, troughs and burnt spreads were uncovered here during topsoil stripping in 2004 (Excavation Licence 04E0118). A cereal-drying kiln was uncovered to the NE (see WI013-098----). (Molloy 2007, 479-480). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 8 January 2013

• WI013-098 Kiln - corn-drying
  Description

  A cereal-drying kiln was uncovered in close proximity to a series of pits, post holes, stake holes, troughs and burnt spreads (see WI013-097----) during topsoil stripping in 2004 (Excavation Licence 04E0118). (Molloy 2007, 479-480). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 8 January 2013

• WI013-109 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The remains of a fulacht fia were excavated here as part of the construction work associated with Charlesland Residential Development (Excavation Licence 04E0387). (Phelan 2007, 480) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 January 2013

• WI013-110 Fulacht fia
  Description

  The remains of a fulacht fia were excavated here as part of the construction work associated with Charlesland Residential Development (Excavation Licence 04E0387). (Phelan 2007, 480) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 January 2013

• WI013-111 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  The series of medieval pits, some of which contained Leinster Cooking Ware pottery, were excavated here as part of the construction work associated with Charlesland Residential Development (Excavation Licence 04E0387). (Phelan 2007, 480) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 January 2013

• WI013-112 Urn burial
  Description

  The remains of an isolated Bronze Age urn was excavated here as part of the construction work associated with Charlesland Residential Development (Excavation Licence 04E0387). (Phelan 2007, 480) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 January 2013

• WI013-113 Cremation pit
  Description

  A ring-ditch (WI013-077----), a large cremation pit (WI013-113----) and two small structures (WI013-114----and WI013-115----) were excavated here in 2003, prior to the construction of the dual carriageway from the R671 to Greystones (Excavation Licence 03E0147 (Site F)). The ring-ditch (Wth 1.4m; av. D 0.6m) enclosed a circular area (diams. 5.6m N-S; 5.39m E-W). Nine flints were found in the ditch. The cremation pit was located 3.07m to the north-east of the ring-ditch and contained deposits of cremated bone, charcoal and large stones. A small circular structure (diam. 3m N-S; 2.8m E-W), 10m to the west of the ring-ditch, was defined by a narrow, circular slot-trench with two post-holes defining an entrance (Wth 0.9m). There was also a centrally placed post-hole and the slot-trench was ringed with an outer circle of post-holes in which several fragments of prehistoric pottery were found. A second, small structure, located 11m north of the former, was formed by a series of post-holes and stake-holes which defined a circular depression (diam. 2.76m; D 0.14m). (Molloy 2006, 546) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-114 Structure
  Description

  A ring-ditch (WI013-077----), a large cremation pit (WI013-113----) and two small structures (WI013-114----and WI013-115----) were excavated here in 2003, prior to the construction of the dual carriageway from the R671 to Greystones (Excavation Licence 03E0147 (Site F)). The ring-ditch (Wth 1.4m; av. D 0.6m) enclosed a circular area (diams. 5.6m N-S; 5.39m E-W). Nine flints were found in the ditch. The cremation pit was located 3.07m to the north-east of the ring-ditch and contained deposits of cremated bone, charcoal and large stones. A small circular structure (diam. 3m N-S; 2.8m E-W), 10m to the west of the ring-ditch, was defined by a narrow, circular slot-trench with two post-holes defining an entrance (Wth 0.9m). There was also a centrally placed post-hole and the slot-trench was ringed with an outer circle of post-holes in which several fragments of prehistoric pottery were found. A second, small structure, located 11m north of the former, was formed by a series of post-holes and stake-holes which defined a circular depression (diam. 2.76m; D 0.14m). (Molloy 2006, 546) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

• WI013-115 Structure
  Description

  A ring-ditch (WI013-077----), a large cremation pit (WI013-113----) and two small structures (WI013-114----and WI013-115----) were excavated here in 2003, prior to the construction of the dual carriageway from the R671 to Greystones (Excavation Licence 03E0147 (Site F)). The ring-ditch (Wth 1.4m; av. D 0.6m) enclosed a circular area (diams. 5.6m N-S; 5.39m E-W). Nine flints were found in the ditch. The cremation pit was located 3.07m to the north-east of the ring-ditch and contained deposits of cremated bone, charcoal and large stones. A small circular structure (diam. 3m N-S; 2.8m E-W), 10m to the west of the ring-ditch, was defined by a narrow, circular slot-trench with two post-holes defining an entrance (Wth 0.9m). There was also a centrally placed post-hole and the slot-trench was ringed with an outer circle of post-holes in which several fragments of prehistoric pottery were found. A second, small structure, located 11m north of the former, was formed by a series of post-holes and stake-holes which defined a circular depression (diam. 2.76m; D 0.14m). (Molloy 2006, 546) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 16 January 2013

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Charlesland.

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 Charlesland, 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 moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3381 (ZIP).

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 Charlesland with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.

Name

Charlesland · Acra na mBodach

Area

807,715 m² (80.77 ha, 199.59 acres)

Civil parish

Kilcoole, and its townlands

Barony

Newcastle

Electoral division

Kilcoole, the unit of the census

Census 2022

12,163 people lived in 4,109 households in the Kilcoole electoral division. 74% of households owned their home. 68% of homes were built since 2001. 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynerrin, Farrankelly, Killincarrig, Knockroe

Placenames

Charlesland 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.