Skreen More

10 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Skreen More, from 1,704 m² to 228,133 m² (22.81 ha, 56.37 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 16 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Skreen More 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 Skreen More 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 Skreen More.

Recorded monuments

• SL019-006001 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Situated at a bedrock outcrop, at the N verge of a modern roadway. A pool (max. dim. c. 4m), defined by modern concrete walls, has been created from the waters of a spring which originates from underneath the bedrock, and flows as a stream to NE. Immediately W of the holy well is monumental structure (SL019-006002-). There is a church (SL019-007001-) and graveyard (SL019-007002-) 80m to WSW. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL019-006002 Monumental structure
  Description

  Situated immediately W of a holy well (SL019-006001-), on the N verge of a modern roadway. This monument consists of a tall, square pillar (H c. 3m; Wth. 0.85m) constructed of cut limestone, and topped with a triangular stone-built cap. It stands on a stepped stone plinth. At the upper portion of the S face of the pillar there is a Latin inscription carved in relief which translates as 'Eugene McDonnell, Vicar of this district, had me erected 1591'. (Ordnance Survey 1836, 315 (130); Kilgannon 1926, 295). There is a church (SL019-007001-) and graveyard (SL019-007002-) 80m to WSW. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL019-007001 Church
  Description

  The church of Skreen was founded in the 7th century by St Adamnan (d. 704) and got its name from the Latin word Scrinium, a shrine because in it was deposited his shrine (O'Rorke 1890. 400-1). The church was built on a site previously granted to Saint Columba (ibid). The Visitation Book of 1615 mentions that' the church and chancel were thatched' (ibid). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 22 May 2013

• SL019-007002 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.

• SL019-008004 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture/grazing, located on a level terrace on the lower N-facing slopes of a large limestone hill named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Circular area (18.5m E–W; 18m N–S) defined by a low, sod-covered stone bank/wall (Wth 1.2-1.4m; H 0.3m). The interior slopes gently down to E, reflecting the natural slope. At N, a large boulder marks the W terminal of a gap (Wth 3m) in the enclosing wall. Immediately to E of the gap, the enclosing bank is truncated by a shallow oval pit (6m NW–SE; 4m NE–SW). There are relict field boundaries, part of a field system (SL019-008005-) close to the enclosure, and there is a graveyard (SL019-007002-) c. 60m to NW. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 August 2014

• SL019-008006 Enclosure
  Description

  In undulating pasture, located against the external face of the S wall of a graveyard (SL019-007002-), at the foot of the N slope of a large hill, named Red hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Rectangular area (11m N–S; 6m E–W) defined on the S, W and N sides by a sod-covered stone bank, and on the E side by the graveyard wall. The stone bank (Wth 1.4m; int. H 0.2-0.3m; ext. H 0.4-0.6m) is well defined. It is most substantial (ext. H 0.9m) at the SE corner where there is a natural dip in exterior ground level. There is a low area or slight slump mid-way along the S side, and narrow, eroded breaks between the terminals of the E and W walls and the graveyard wall. There is no trace of a continuation of the enclosure on the N side of the graveyard wall, within the confines of the graveyard, where much of the ground surface is obscured by 19th-century tombs and graves. A relict field boundary (Wth 1.2m), part of a field system (SL019-008005-) lies 3m to SE of the SE corner of the enclosure, appearing to skirt around it and continue to E. There is a possible hut site (SL019-008007-) c. 30m to NE. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 21 August 2014

• SL019-008007 Hut site
  Description

  In undulating pasture, within a field system (SL019-008005-) at the foot of the N slope of a large hill named Red hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Rectangular area (6m N–S; 4m E–W) defined by sod-covered wall footings (Wth c. 0.8m; H 0.3m), best preserved on the E and S sides and at the SW corner. The N end of the structure abuts the S face of a large erratic boulder. A graveyard (SL019-007002-) is located 17m to W. There is an enclosure (SL019-008006-) c. 30m to SW. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 21 August 2014

• SL019-008008 Hut site
  Description

  In undulating pasture, in NW corner of a field, c. 17m S of a graveyard (SL019-007002-), at the foot of the N slope of a large hill which is named Red hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Subcircular or almost square area (8m N–S; 7.25m E–W) defined on the perimeter by a sod-covered stony bank (Wth 1.2-1.8m; H 0.3-0.7m). The stone bank is uneven in width and height, with the most substantial sections occurring for short stretches at E, S and NW. In parts, it is overlain by small heaps of loose stones. The interior is marked by uneven ground scattered with sod-covered stone. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 1 September 2014

• SL019-008009 Hut site
  Description

  In undulating pasture, within a field system (SL019-008005-) at the foot of the N slope of a large hill named Red hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. The ephemeral outline of a slightly sunken rectangular area (5m E–W; 3m N–S), defined by a slightly raised perimeter, may be the remains of a hut site. There is another possible hut site (SL019-008007-) located 10m to NW. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 15th December 2014

• SL019-010 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture/grazing, located on a limestone terrace on the lower N-facing slopes of a large limestone hill named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. The enclosure occupies the full N–S width at the E end of the terrace. The ground shelves away immediately to N giving extensive views over grassland stretching N to the sea. Benbulbin and Knocknarae Mountains form prominent landscape features to NE and at N. A spring well rises from rock outcropping in a natural depression located c. 30m SE. Subcircular area (48m N–S; 52.5m E–W) defined by a stone bank/wall which appears as a low, sod-covered stony rise (Wth 1.2-1.5m; H 0.2-0.3m). Some of the protruding stones can be identified as part of the basal inner and outer stone facing of the wall. The wall is poorly defined at NW–NE where it coincides with the natural drop at the terrace edge. The interior, which slopes down gently to E, is grassy, with the surface broken in parts by occasional stones or limestone outcropping. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 August 2014

• SL019-257 Burial
  Description

  Human remains were discovered during excavation for a slurry pit on a farm at Skreen More in November 1989. The skeletons had been exposed in the side of the cutting at a depth of 0.5m below the original ground level. All had been extensively damaged by the digger. The burials appear to have been orientated E-W and lay at intervals of 0.10m - 1.50m apart. There were no traces of burial structures or grave goods and the trench was backfilled. A ruined medieval parish church (SL019-007001-) is located just c. 110m to W of where the burials were found and a holy well, dedicated to St.Adamnáin, c. 65m to N. (Cahill and Sikora 2011, Vol. 2, 514) Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 29 July 2013

Architectural heritage

• Skreen Church, church/chapel, 1815–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay rendered church, built 1818. Cruciform plan, engaged three-stage castellated tower to north, transepts to east and west. Pitched slate roofs, clay ridge tiles, gabled ventilator on ridge, half-round cast-iron gutters on eaves corbel course, stone verges to north and south gables. Unpainted smooth-rendered ruled-and-lined walling, projecting plinth, blind occuli with ashlar limestone surrounds to north, west and east sides of second stage of tower, crenellated parapet to tower with pinnacles to corners. Pointed-arch window openings, chamfered limestone surrounds, painted Y-pattern multi-pane timber tracery windows with central inward-opening hopper, stained glass leaded lights to chancel window, uPVC window to gable of west transept c. 2004, paired round-headed openings with hood moulds over and painted timber louvres to third stage of tower. Pointed-arch door opening on east side of tower, chamfered dressed stone surround, painted timber vertically-sheeted double doors, flight of stone steps. Located on hill adjacent to ancient church and graveyard, set back from road behind rubble stone boundary wall, wrought-iron double gates, graveyard within with iron and stone grave markers set between grass areas. The ancient church on the site is a detached stone church, built c. 1550, now in ruins with extensive ivy growth concealing remains of structure. Limestone walling with sandstone details. Evidence survives of lancet windows with chamfered and rebated reveals and wide internal splays. Floor well below existing external ground levels. Tombs and headstones erected within church c. 1830. Ancient graveyard still in use, numerous box tombs with intricately carved stonework, several tombs with skull and cross bones motifs. Ogee gabled vault to north of church ruin. All set to east of elevated site, high rubble stone boundary wall.

• Saint Adamnan's Well, monument, 1800–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached stone monument, erected c. 1825. Square ashlar limestone pillar on stepped pedestal, pyramidal cap on moulded cornice. Carved inscription in Latin translated 'Eugene McDonnell vicar of this district had me erected 1591'. Built over well on stone outcrop, dry stone boundary wall, adjacent to small shed with flat concrete slab roof, close to road.

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 Skreen More, 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 Skreen More.

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

Name

Skreen More · An Scrín Mhór

Area

432,053 m² (43.21 ha, 106.76 acres)

Civil parish

Skreen, and its townlands

Barony

Tireragh

Electoral division

Skreen, the unit of the census

Census 2022

175 people lived in 65 households in the Skreen electoral division. 90% of households owned their home. 31% of homes were built since 2001. 19% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 9% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Farranyharpy, Glebe, Lecarrow, Leekfield, Masreagh, Mullaroe, Skreen Beg

Placenames

Skreen More 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.