Sheemore

16 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Sheemore, from 1,644 m² to 554,302 m² (55.43 ha, 136.97 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Sheemore 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.

No planning application touches the townland of Sheemore 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

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Sheemore Wood 001421

Recorded monuments

• LE027-049 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Located at the N-facing foot of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass-covered circular area (int. diam. 32.5m E-W) defined by a scarp W-NE while two sections of a grass-covered stone spread (Wth 2.5m; int. H 0.3m; ext. H 0.2m) survive at E and SW. It is truncated by a NW-SE field wall at N and disturbed by farm outbuildings at NW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-050001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Located at the N-facing foot of Sheemore Hill in an area of rock outcrop. This is a grass-covered circular area (int. diam. 35m N-S; 32m E-W) defined by a grass-covered stone spread with intermittently visible facing-stones (Wth 3.95m; H 0.25m at N). The original entrance is not identified. A D-shaped enclosure (LE027-05002-) lies to the SE and a possible souterrain (LE027-050003-), marked on the 1911 edition of the OS 6-inch map as 'Cave', might be represented in an oval depressions inside the perimeter N-E. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-050002 Enclosure
  Description

  Located in an area of rock outcrop at the N foot of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass-covered D-shaped area (int. dims 29m NE-SW; 20m NW-SE) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 3-4m; int. H 0.3m; ext. H 0.3m) N-E-S. A gap (Wth 2.9m) separates the bank at SW from the perimeter of cashel (LE027-05001-) to which the enclosure is attached as an annexe. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-050003 Souterrain
  Description

  Located in the NE quadrant of cashel (LE027-05001-). A series of five oval hollows (L c. 4m; Wth c. 2m; D c. 0.3m) containing some loose limestone may be the remains of an underground passage that is recorded as a 'Cave' on the 1911 edition of the OS 6-inch map. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 7 March, 2017

• LE027-051 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Located on a shelf at the base of the NW-facing slope of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass-covered subcircular area (int. dims 35m N-S; 29m E-W) defined by a grass-covered stone spread (Wth 7m; int. H 0.6m; max. ext. H 1.6m at SW and NW) with intermittently visible facing-stones. The original entrance is not identified. See the attached aerial view taken from the E. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-052 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On the W-facing slope of Sheemore Hill. Scrub-covered subcircular area (diam. 31m N-S) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 4m; int. H 0.35m; ext. H 0.2m) at NE which is reduced to a scarp (H 1.1m) elsewhere. There is field spoil in the interior. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-053001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Situated on the SW-facing slope of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass-covered circular area (int. diam. 35.5m N-S) defined by a grass-covered stone spread with intermittently visible facing-stones SE-W-NE, which is best preserved at SW (Wth including collapse 3.8m; int. H 0.45m; ext. H 0.85m). There is an outer fosse (Wth 3.5m; D 0.35m) and an outer bank (Wth 2.8m; H 0.1m) NW-NE. The enclosing feature is destroyed NE-SE and the monument is overlain by a small rectangular stone-walled field. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-053002 Enclosure
  Description

  Located on the SW-facing slope of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass-covered circular platform (diam. c. 40m) defined by a scarp which is barely perceptible but best preserved (H 0.5-1m) W-N. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-054001 Megalithic tomb - passage tomb
  Description

  Located at the N edge of the plateau of Sheemore Hill. A rectangular stone-lined chamber (dims 3.1m x 1.55m; H 0.5m) is within a circular cairn (diam. 12m; H 0.45m) which is visible at the NW and N. The chamber is open to the SW and the passage may lie in this direction. (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 142; Herity 1974, 278, Le 4) See the attached aerial view of the hilltop of Sheemore with the three cairns. This is in the left background. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 10/1978).

• LE027-054002 Megalithic tomb - passage tomb
  Description

  Located near the centre of the plateau of Sheemore Hill. A conical limestone cairn (diam. of base 27m; diam. of top 8-9m; H 7.5m) is surmounted by a concrete cross, which was erected in 1950. There is no evidence of a kerb or a chamber, but it is probably a passage tomb. (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 142; Herity 1974, 278, Le 5) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008 See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972). This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 10/1978).

• LE027-054003 Megalithic tomb - passage tomb
  Description

  Located at the SE edge of the plateau of Sheemore Hill. A circular cairn (diam. 19m N-S; H 2.2m) encloses a subrectangular stone-lined chamber (dims 1.46m x 1.2m) near its SSW edge, while three large slabs near the centre suggest a second chamber. (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 142; Herity 1974, 278, Le 6) See the attached aerial view of the hilltop of Sheemore with the three cairns taken from the SW. This is at the right. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008 See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972). This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 10/1978).

• LE027-054004 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on top of the plateau of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass-covered D-shaped area (int. dims 12.7m NE-SW; 10.7m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed and grass-covered stone wall spread (Wth c. 1m) and backing on to a NE-SW field wall of the field system (LE027-054005-) on the SE side. A hut site (LE027-054008-) is adjacent to the S. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-054005 Field system
  Description

  Around the top of the plateau of Sheemore Hill. A low, collapsed and grass-covered stone spread (Wth 1m; max. H 0.6m) crosses Sheemore Hill E-W (L c. 400m). Two parallel walls c. 50m apart abut this at S. The D-shaped enclosure and hut site (LE027-054004-) are associated with the walls, which could be degraded modern walls, while the hilltop enclosure (LE027-054007-) and cairns (LE027-054001-, LE027-054002-, LE027-054003-) appear to be earlier. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-054006 Enclosure
  Description

  Located towards the bottom of the N-facing slope of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass-covered subcircular area (dims 24m N-S; 22m E-W; int. dims 20.5m E-W; 17m N-S) defined by a slight earth and stone bank (Wth 3-4m; int. H 0.1m; max. ext. H 1m) W-N-E, with a scarp down to the interior (max. H 1.3m at S) elsewhere. There is no visible entrance and it is possible that it is an old quarry. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-054007 Hilltop enclosure
  Description

  Located on the summit plateau of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass-covered oval area (dims c. 180m NE-SW; c. 110m NW-SE) defined by a slight stone bank, best preserved at S (Wth 0.9m; H 0.55m) and visible intermittently around the perimeter of the plateau. It encloses the cairns (LE027-054001-; LE027-054002-; LE027-054003-) and appears to be overlain by the field system (LE027-054005-) and the associated enclosure (LE027-054004-). The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-054008 Hut site
  Description

  Situated on top of the plateau of Sheemore Hill. A hut site (int. diam. 4.8m) defined by a collapsed and grass-covered stone wall (Wth 1m; H 0.6m) is adjacent to the S of enclosure (LE027-054004-). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 8 March, 2017

• LE027-080 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Located towards the bottom of the NW-facing slope of Mong Hill. This is a grass-covered oval area (dims 33m E-W; 27m N-S) defined by an overgrown earthen bank which is incorporated into a field bank N-E (Wth 2m; int. H 0.45m; ext. H 0.65m) but reduced to a scarp (H 0.4m) elsewhere. There are traces of a fosse (Wth of base 1.8m; D 0.15m) at W. There is a gateway at ESE, which is probably a development of the original entrance. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

• LE027-081 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Situated in a low-lying position towards the bottom of the SW-facing slope of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass and rush-covered subcircular platform (dims 31m N-S; 27.5m E-W) defined by a bank (Wth 4m; int. H 0.25m; ext. H 0.45m) or a scarp (H 0.8m), with traces of a fosse (Wth 2.5m; D 0.2m) at E (L 12m). The original entrance is not identified. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

Architectural heritage

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

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

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1511 (ZIP).

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both 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 Sheemore with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Leitrim.

Name

Sheemore · An tSí Mhór

Area

1,294,741 m² (129.47 ha, 319.94 acres)

Civil parish

Kiltoghert, and its townlands

Barony

Leitrim

Electoral division

Leitrim, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Leitrim electoral division: 1,380 people in 500 households; 80% of households own their home; 60% of homes were built since 2001; 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 17% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballinwing, Carrickslavan, Drumduff South, Drumliffin Glebe, Gowel, Keonbrook, Mong

Placenames

Sheemore 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.