Castlecarra

35 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Castlecarra, from 327 m² to 360,862 m² (36.09 ha, 89.17 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 10 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Castlecarra 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.

• 15 Oct 2024N/a

  Section 5 Declaration: 53km of cattle fencing along waterways throughout the Lough Carra Catchment Area

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 24426

• 7 May 2024Conditional

  retain dining room extension to rear of existing dwelling house, additional section of driveway and entrance to dwelling house, previously granted under Reference No. P75/1404 & P83/948

  Retention · Mayo County Council, 24154

• 20 Mar 2024N/a

  retain dining room extension to rear of existing dwelling house, additional section of driveway and entrance to dwelling house, previously granted under Reference No. P75/1404 and P83/948

  Retention · Mayo County Council, 2472

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: Lough Carra/Mask Complex SAC 001774
• Special Protection Area: Lough Carra SPA 004051
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Lough Carra/Mask Complex 001774

Recorded monuments

• MA099-018 Promontory fort - inland
  Description

  On narrow neck of land cutting off extensive area of tree and scrub known as Doon Wood. Well built wall (L 114m; Wth 15m; H 2.2m) of dry-stone masonry extends across entire width of neck of land. Gap (Wth 3m) in centre is probably a much later gateway. Field fence runs along top of site. Two enclosures, (MA099-018002-) and (MA099-018003-) are situated at the W end of the enclosed area, beside lakeshore. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 89. Date of upload: 22 January 2013

• MA100-039 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In level pasture. Circular area (39m N-S; 41m E-W), enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.2m), with external fosse (D 0.5m). Entrance on E (Wth 2.2m), with causeway. Interior tree-lined. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 133. Date of upload: 24 January 2013

• MA100-040 Historic town
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• MA100-040001 Church
  Description

  On W-facing slope overlooking abbey (MA100-04003-) to SW. Restored remains of 14th century parish church (9.7m N-S; 29.4m E-W), with base batter, most pronounced on W gable to allow for slope. Two round arched doorways with evidence of bar slaths; larger doorway to W. Two narrow splayed windows in N wall. E gable contains base of partially reconstructed, three light window. Remains of five windows and partially blocked up doorway with pointed arch on S wall. W gable (int. H 7.5m) has flat headed single light window, in splayed flat headed lintelled embrasure in apex. This is a national monument (no. 222) in state care. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 607. Date of upload: 24 January 2013

• MA100-040002 Graveyard
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• MA100-040003 Religious house - unclassified
  Description

  In pasture, with church (MA100-040001-) immediately NE. Known as 'Burriscarra Abbey'. Originally a house of Carmelite Friars when founded founded in 1298, probably by Adam de Staunton; abandoned sometime before 1383. In ruins by 1413 when it was handed over to the Augustinian friars of Ballinrobe. Later granted to Sir Henry Lynch whose family held it until the last century (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 296-7). Conserved by OPW in 1962. Some parts of the church and the buildings to the N were constructed in the 15th century, when the present windows were inserted. The main church (6.6m N-S; 31.8m E-W) is aligned E-W, with the main door at the W end. Triple light, switchline tracery E window, only partly survives. String coursing on external and internal wall facings. The S wall has a piscina and an arched sedilia carried on single columns with capitals which are decorated, with hood moulding above. The sedilia originally terminated in carved heads (both broken). A later ogee headed window with hood moulding outside was inserted in the back of the sedilia. On the first floor of the S wall there are three large window embrasures, most of whose tracery is missing, and a much narrower window near the E corner. Near the W end of the S wall, two large arches provide access to a south aisle (3.3m N-S; 15.4m E-W), whose W wall is tied in with that of the main church and whose E window is well preserved. Its S wall has a restored piscina and two blocked up openings. The N wall of the church which still retains some plaster, has two doors at ground level and a window on first floor level near the W end. The larger of the two doors leads to the cloister garth, around which a number of buildings were neatly set. Around the cloister there are no clear buildings visible to the N. Along the E side there are four separate buildings all probably domestic, with features such as fireplaces, ogee windows, narrow-light windows, wall cupboards and corbels for flooring at a higher level. One of the buildings is still roofed with a vaulted ceiling. The larger building at the S end, is divided in two, and connects up with the N end of the church via a doorway. It contains two windows of different periods on its E wall, and elsewhere wall niches and a narrow rectangular window. Some string coursing is to be found on outer face of wall. The W side of the cloister has a later domestic building built against the church wall. Most features are on its W wall and include three ogee windows (one twin light, one single light), one narrow window and a fireplace, with a garderobe on the first floor. Its N wall has a main doorway, with a second door in its external corner, with the east wall providing access to the garderobe via steps. This is a National Monument in State care (No. 222). The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 636. Date of upload: 24 January 2013

• MA100-040004 Graveyard
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• MA100-040005 Earthwork
  Description

  In pasture, immediately E of Burriscarra Abbey (MA100-040003-) and Church (MA099-017----). Series of low, linear earthen banks are visible on aerial photograph (CUCAP). Possibly associated with nearby ecclesiastical settlement. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 337. Date of upload: 24 January 2013

• MA100-043 Enclosure
  Description

  In area heavily overgrown with scrub. Circular enclosure shown on aerial photograph (GSI). No visible surface traces. Surrounding terrain would suggest a cashel site. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 424. Date of upload: 24 January 2013

• MA100-044 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On W-facing slope surrounded by rock outcrop, 150m NNW of cashel (MA100-045001-). Oval-shaped area (37m N-S; 29m E-W), enclosed by low foundations of stone wall S to N. Interior heavily overgrown and bisected N-S by stone fence. Possible souterrain (MA100-044001-) in interior. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 267. Date of upload: 24 January 2013

• MA100-044001 Souterrain
  Description

  In centre of cashel (MA100-044----). A large depression may represent a souterrain. Inaccessible. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 542. Date of upload: 24 January 2013

• MA100-045001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Atop ridge, surrounded by rock outcrop with cashel (MA100-044----) to NNW. Circular area (60m N-S; 65m E-W), enclosed by stone wall of dump construction (H 0.8m); quarried in S. Interior heavily overgrown, contains collapsed souterrain (MA100-045002-). The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 268. Date of upload: 24 January 2013

• MA100-045002 Souterrain
  Description

  In centre of cashel (MA100-045001-). Single subrectangular chamber (L 3m) of dry-stone construction, roofed with capstones. Rest of chamber has collapsed. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 509. Date of upload: 24 January 2013

• MA100-082001 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  Built between 1238 and 1300 by de Staunton and held by them until end of 16th century. Built on a walled promontory (MA100-082005-); a three storey tower (int. dims. 8.2m N-S; 12.3m E-W), standing in a later strongly fortified bawn (MA100-082006-) with batter and with one rounded corner turret. Much of the building displays later additions of 15th century date, architecturally similar to tower house features. A steep base batter is not knitted into the walling. Entrance to ground floor on S via small porch feature; small guardroom inside to E; main chamber is divided into two vaulted rooms by later E-W running wall which runs into window embrasure in E wall. Straight stairs rises towards E wall and turns W to run along dividing wall ending in centre of 1st floor. 1st-floor now concrete platform (after OPW conservation work), is well lit by large windows in N, S and W walls. Narrow doorway in E wall leads to small extension containing garderobe and mural stairs leading to 2nd-floor. 2nd-floor contains mural stairs on N, E and W walls; N stairs lead to remains of wall-walk. Bawn (MA100-082006-), with much later rectangular building (MA100-082007-) in SW encloses castle; may have contained an opening in the N. To N is promontory wall containing gate tower (MA100-082004-), which may be contemporary with earliest phases of castle construction. This is a National Monument in State care (No. 222). The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 702. Date of upload: 4 February 2013

• MA100-082002 Earthwork
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• MA100-082003 Bawn
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• MA100-082004 Gatehouse
  Description

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• MA100-082005 Promontory fort - inland
  Description

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• MA100-082006 Bawn
  Description

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• MA100-082007 Building
  Description

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• MA100-153 House - 16th/17th century
  Description

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Architectural heritage

• Castlecarra, gates/railings/walls, 1700–1838 · Regional interest
  Description

  Remains of gate screen, extant 1838, on a symmetrical plan including pair of part ivy-covered piers having dragged cut-limestone "Cyma Recta" or "Cyma Reversa" cornices below capping. Now disused. Set in wooded grounds shared with Castlecarra.

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 Castlecarra, 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. Parts of the land are water.

Terrain model

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

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 Castlecarra with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Mayo.

Name

Castlecarra · Caisleán Cheara

Area

2,047,089 m² (204.71 ha, 505.85 acres)

Civil parish

Burriscarra, and its townlands

Barony

Carra

Electoral division

Burriscarra, the unit of the census

Census 2022

453 people lived in 166 households in the Burriscarra electoral division. 86% of households owned their home. 27% of homes were built since 2001. 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 7% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Burriscarra, Deerpark, Drumnashinnagh

Placenames

Castlecarra 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.