Rinbaun

72 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Rinbaun, from 164 m² to 272,193 m² (27.22 ha, 67.26 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 32 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Rinbaun 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.

• 2 Apr 2024Conditional

  Planning permission to (a) build a single storey extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling house, (b) make elevation changes to existing dwelling (c) construct a garage on site (d) demolish existing shed on site (e) proposed new vehicular access (f) install a new septic tank and percolation area, together with all ancillary site works and services at Rinbaun, Ballinacarrow, Co.Sligo.

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2460097

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: Templehouse and Cloonacleigha Loughs SAC 000636
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Templehouse And Cloonacleigha Loughs 000636

Recorded monuments

• SL032-115 Earthwork
  Description

  In pasture, on a finger of land projecting out into a bog. Not visible at ground level. Visible as roughly oval mound in an aerial photograph (IASAP, 3033069-70). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-116 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a low rise overlooking bogland to W and E. A raised roughly circular area (18.5m N-S; 16.5m E-W) defined by a low earthen bank (Wth 2m; int. H 0.35m; ext. H 1.4m) along the N arc and by a scarp (H 1m) elsewhere. A field boundary truncates the W edge of the interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-117 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a low rise. A raised circular area (26m N-S), truncated on its W edge by a field boundary giving an E-W dimension of 20m. The interior is defined by a scarp (H 0.8m). The external fosse (Wth 8m; D 0.6m) is evident along the N arc. The perimeter of the rath has been quarried into in parts. The interior slopes gently down to E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-118 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In flat pasture, on a slight rise. This possible rath is not visible at ground level. It is visible in an aerial photograph (IASAP, 3033069-70) as a circular area (diam. c. 30m) defined by a bank and external fosse. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-119001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a low rise. A raised circular area (32.5m N-S) defined by a flat-topped earthen bank (Wth 2.5m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.4m) NE-SW and by a scarp (H 0.8m) elsewhere. The entrance (Wth 4m) is at SE. There is a souterrain (SL032-119002-) in the interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-119002 Souterrain
  Description

  In a rath (SL032-119001-). According to local tradition, there is a 'cave' in this rath. A shallow depression (dims. 4m x 2m), possibly indicating a collapsed souterrain chamber, is evident off-centre in the NW quadrant of the rath. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-120 Souterrain
  Description

  In pasture, on the N-facing slope of a low rise. Known locally as 'the cove' but has been blocked-up for a long time. Named 'cave' on the 1838 OS 6-inch map. There are now no visible remains of this possible souterrain. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-121 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a gentle S-facing slope down to bogland. A raised circular area (28m N-S) defined by a flat-topped earthen bank (Wth 4m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 1.2m). The bank is topped and covered by a field boundary SSW-NNW and along the SE arc. The interior slopes gently down to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-122001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In pasture, on the S-facing slope of a ridge. A raised circular area (26.5m N-S) enclosed by a collapsed drystone wall (Wth 5m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 1.6m). The interior slopes down gently to S. There is a possible hut site (SL032-122002-) in the SE quadrant. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-122002 Hut site
  Description

  In the SE quadrant of a cashel (SL032-122001-). A rectangular depression (3.5m N-S; 5m E-W), defined by stones, may be the remains of a hut site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-123001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a rise. A raised oval area (c. 40m NW-SE; c. 27m NE-SW) defined by a scarp (H 1m). The interior is bisected by an ENE-WSW field boundary; the S half slopes down to SE, steeply at first with a more gentle slope closer to the edge. There is a hut site (SL032-123002-) in the SE quadrant. A limekiln was indicated in the vicinity of this rath on the 1838 OS 6-inch map. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-123002 Hut site
  Description

  In a rath (SL032-123001-). The stone foundations of a rectangular structure (4.4m N-S; 5.3m E-W) are visible in the SE quadrant of the rath. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-124001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on the NW-facing slope of a rise. A raised roughly circular area (diam. c. 22m) defined by a scarp (max. H 1.2m). The interior slopes down to NW. There is a souterrain (SL032-124002-) in the SE quadrant. The rath is truncated and surrounded by a number of field boundaries. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-124002 Souterrain
  Description

  In a rath (SL032-124001-). A recently blocked-up opening to a souterrain is visible in the SE quadrant of the interior of the rath. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-125001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On flat dry pasture, above bogland to S. A raised circular area (21m N-S) defined by an inner flat-topped earthen bank (Wth 2m; int. H 1m; ext. H 2.9m) SW-SSE and by a scarp (H 1.3m) elsewhere. An external flat-bottomed dry fosse (Wth 8.5m) is evident SSE-ENE. A low earthen bank (Wth 2m; int. H 0.7m; ext. H 0.3m) follows the outer edge of the fosse SSW-NW. Large stones are incorporated into the inner earthen bank. The entrance (Wth c. 1.8m) is at E, revetted on its S side by large boulders. The interior slopes down to S. A NNW-SSE field boundary crosses the E half of the interior. The W two-thirds of the rath are under grass while the E third, to E of the field boundary, is overgrown with bushes and has coniferous trees planted along its edge. There is a souterrain (SL032-125002-) in the W half of the interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-125002 Souterrain
  Description

  In a rath (SL032-125001-) in the W half of the interior. The souterrain is visible as a depression (Wth 1-2m; D c. 0.5m) extending N-S for 6m. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-126001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In pasture, on top of a low rise. A raised oval area (24m N-S; 28m E-W) defined by grass-covered foundations of a drystone wall (Wth c. 1.6m; int. H 0.4m) along the N, E, and S arcs. An earthen bank along the W arc is revetted by a drystone wall on both the inner and outer faces. The entrance (Wth 2.2m) is at SE. There is a souterrain (SL032-126002-) in the interior, off-centre to W. An external fosse is visible along the E arc in an aerial photograph (IASAP, 3033072-3). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-126002 Souterrain
  Description

  In a cashel (SL032-126001-) off-centre to W. An L-shaped depression extends for 14.5m N-S and then for 5.7m E-W. The depression is partially filled with stones, revetted in parts by drystone-walling, with some roofstones visible. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-127001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In pasture, on top of a low rise. A raised circular area (17.8m E-W) defined by tumbled foundations of a drystone wall (Wth 2.8m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.3m) along the E and S arcs and by a scarp (H 0.5m) along the W and NE arcs with numerous loose stones along its edge. There is a terrace (Wth 2.5m; H 0.5m) at the base of the scarp along the W arc. The remains of a disused field boundary extend to SW from the cashel. There are foundations of a rectangular hut site (SL032-127002-) in the NE quadrant of the interior. Remains of cultivation ridges crossing the interior on a N-S axis are visible in an aerial photograph (IASAP, 3033072-3). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-127002 Hut site
  Description

  In a cashel (SL032-127001-). The stone foundations of a rectangular structure (3m NE-SW; 6m NW-SE) are visible in the NE quadrant of the interior of the cashel. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-128 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a low rise. A raised circular area (26m N-S) defined by a low earthen inner bank (Wth 1.5m; int. H 0.1m) along the W arc and by a scarp (H 1.8m) elsewhere. A dry flat-bottomed intervening fosse (Wth 4.3m) is evident all round. An outer earthen bank (Wth 3.6m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.4m) is evident W-SSW, incorporated into a field boundary W-N. The interior has been quarried into in places, especially at NE and SW. An aerial photograph (IASAP, 3033072-3) shows remains of cultivation ridges crossing the N half of the interior on an E-W axis. There is another rath (SL032-129----) in the same field c. 50m to E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-129 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on the steep E-facing slope of a rise. This rath has been levelled. The remains consist of a circular area (20m E-W) defined by a low earthen bank (Wth 4.7m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.1m) SE-NNW and by a scarp (H 0.5m) NNE-SE. A garden fence truncates the N half. The interior slopes down to E. There is another rath (SL032-128----) in the same field c. 50m to W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-130 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, at the E end of a bog-island. A raised roughly circular area (28m N-S; 24m E-W) defined by a scarp (max. H 1.6m). The scarp is revetted by large boulders to N and NE. The W edge of the rath has been removed due to sand extraction. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-221 Souterrain
  Description

  In undulating pasture, on top of a low rise. The remains of a circular stone-lined chamber (diam. 2.5m), with corbelled walls roofed by flat lintels, is visible. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

• SL032-228 Souterrain
  Description

  In pasture, on the summit of a drumlin. A lintel (L 1.6m; max. Wth 0.59m; max. T 0.32m) was uncovered during ploughing, exposing a passage (L 0.94m E-W). The passage consists of a trench (Wth c. 1.7m), lined on both sides by drystone-walling and roofed by lintels. The passage is filled with a deposit of soil which extends to within 0.2m of the underside of the lintels. The soil has been dug away by the landowner in places to a depth of 1m. The stratigraphy consists of dark topsoil overlying a grey-brown silt and gravel. The passage appears to extend downhill to W. Above the lintels is a layer (T 0.12m) of stones. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

Architectural heritage

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

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

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

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 Rinbaun with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Sligo.

Name

Rinbaun · An Rinn Bhán

Area

3,544,744 m² (354.47 ha, 875.93 acres)

Civil parish

Achonry, and its townlands

Barony

Leyny

Electoral division

Streamstown, the unit of the census

Census 2022

255 people lived in 99 households in the Streamstown electoral division. 87% of households owned their home. 21% of homes were built since 2001. 14% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 7% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Carrowreilly, Claragh Irish, Clooncose, Clooncunny, Falnasoogaun or Ropefield, Farranmaurice, Kilvarnet South, Lislea, Templehouse Demesne

Placenames

Rinbaun 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.