Moydrum
Townland in the civil parish of Ballyloughloe, barony of Clonlonan, Co. Westmeath
Parcel 86659
- Area
- 46,430 m² (4.64 ha, 11.47 acres)
- Buildings
- 1 building touches it, 164 m² on the ground
- Zoning
- No zone of a development plan covers it in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply.
- Townland
- Moydrum
Planning applications on this parcel
9 Nov 2023Conditional
construction of a single storey granny flat to the side of existing dwelling house and to decommission existing septic tank and percolation area and install new tertiary treatment unit & soil polishing filter and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 23144
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 this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
This parcel is in the zone of notification of 1 recorded monument.
- WM029-008 Cross - High cross (present location)
Description
National Monument No. 223. In 1837 the Ordnance Survey recorded the following about the location of Bealin High Cross; ‘On Cross hill in the parish of Ballyloughloe there is a curiously sculptured ancient cross said to have been removed thither from an old graveyard (WM029-009002-) in Twy [ford] by the father of the present Lord Castlemaine. No trace of this graveyard is now visible, but the cross proves that there was an ancient church (WM029-009----) there’ (OSL 1837, vol. 1, 68). Bealin High Cross described by Harbison (1992, vol. 1, 25-6) as following; 'The cross now standing on top of a hill in the former Twyford demesne, close to a lane leading northwards from Bealin Post Office, is almost certainly not in its original location. It is said to have formerly stood beside a well (WM029-009001-) in the demesne. Henry assumed that it was taken from Clonmacnoise, but there would not appear to be any evidence that it is to be identified with a cross marked with the letter R on Blaymires' 17th century view of Clonmacnoise. Its original location must remain a mystery. The cross stands to a height of about 2.1m above a modern base, and is 27cm thick. Its north arm has been badly damaged, but the original width across the arms must have been about 1.06m. Of the ring, only the lower segment of the south side has been preserved, and its edges have raised mouldings of the same kind as found on the shaft and arms of the cross. EAST FACE Shaft: A lion, with projecting tongue and raised tail above its back, proceeds to the left at the bottom of the shaft. Above it, birds with elongated necks have tails which coil into a spiral, where they interlace with a ribbon-bodied animal. The head of one of the brids can clearly be seen to have an ear-lappet. Above the second bird there is another animal with a tail which interlaces in spiral fashion with the second bird's neck, and with its head placed in the upper left-hand corner of the panel. Head: The centre of the head is occupied by a square panel with a two-strand interlace, above which there is a double three-pointed knot of interlace. The south arm bears a lion similar to that on the bottom of the shaft and - like it-also turning towards the left. SOUTH SIDE S1 : A ribbon-bodied animal forming a flat interlace, with its head on top and its fish-like tail below. S2 : A lyre-like design, consisting of a pelta shaped C-spiral rising upwards to two outward-coiling spirals. S3 : A panel of single-strand loose interlace. The underside of the ring bears interlace ornament. End of arm: The end of the arm bears a panel of two-strand interlace. WEST FACE W1: Inscription. An inscription, unusually in raised lettering, reads OROIT AR TUATHGAIL LAS DERNATH IN CHROSSA - A prayer for Tuathgail who had the cross made. The letter S is placed the wrong way round in each case. W2: Four circular interlacing devices. W3: A two-strand interlace terminating above in two brid-heads with interlocking beaks. Between the birds' necks there is a raised knot of interlacing with a sunken cross-shape in the centre. Head: A round knot of interlace is placed in a raised circle at the centre of the head, surrounded by a further circle of single-strand interlacing framed by a further raised circle. The south arm has loose interlace enclosing a round knot of interlace, similar to that between the birds' necks on the shaft. The decoration of the north arm is similar, though more worn, while the ornamentation of the top of the cross has been completely obliterated. NORTH SIDE N1 : Hunting scene -(Porter-Fergus hunting the stag with Tuiren). The bottom of the panel is occupied by a horseman with a crook, and by a three-pointed knot of interlace above the hindquarters of the horse which prances towards the right. Above them a dog, facing left, bites one hind leg of a stag facing towards the right. N2 : A cross-shaped step-pattern with central square boss, and with L-shapes in the corners of the panel. N3: Interlace. The ring has been broken away, as has also the end of the north arm.' (Harbison 1992, Vol.1, 26-7). SIDE 1 : Panel 1 : two animals one above the other, enmeshed in a narrow band of interlace. The tail of the upper animal terminates in a triangular shape in the centre of the panel. Panel 2 : A single-strand interlace. Panel 3 : Interlinking C-shaped spirals forming pelta-shapes, terminating in two outward-turning spirals at the top. Panel 4 : A damage coiled animal (head missing) with a fish-like tail. Face 2 Panel 1 : A human interlace with the legs intertwined at the centre and the bodies radiating outwards to the corners. A narrow ribbon winds its way around the arms of the four human figures. Panel 2 : A deer with its front right leg caught in a rectangular trap. Panel 3 : A horseman, with hair flat on top and falling to a curl behind, holds a crozier in his right hand which emerges from the folds of his cape-like garment. He has no stirrups, and his legs are placed well forward as the horse prances proudly to the right. Above is a partially-damaged prancing lion with protruding rongue, also facing towards the right. Its tail rises behind, and terminates in two leaf-like shapes. SIDE 2 : Panel 1 : A tall panel bearing interlace of various kinds which terminate in animal-heads with rope-like necks and ear-lappets, and with their mouths biting the interlace. Panel 2 : Very similar to panel 3 on side 1. Panel 3 : Interlace terminating below in animal-heads which bite the interlace. A broad groove at the top suggests that a ring may have been inserted secondarily to support the arms of a cross'. See attached screenshots of 3D model of Bealin High Cross created by Digital Heritage Age. 3D model can be accessed on the Sketchfab website at: https://skfb.ly/6vMYT Compiled and revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 16 January 2018
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. 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).
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Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.
- Area
- 244 ha
- 603 acres
- Land parcels
- 133
- registered freehold, median 3,235 m² (0.32 ha, 0.8 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 16
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
133 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Moydrum, from 115 m² to 208,823 m² (20.88 ha, 51.6 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 44 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Moydrum 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
28 Jan 2026Conditional
to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage and treatment system with percolation area, connection to public water services and all associated site works. This application includes the submission of a Natura Impact Statement (N.I.S)
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2660022
23 Jul 2025Conditional
the construction of a 2-storey dwelling house, single storey garage, single dwelling treatment system with percolation area, site entrance and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2560369
3 Jul 2025N/a
to construct a 2-storey dwelling house, single dwelling treatment system with percolation area, and all associated site works. Access to the site via an existing entrance to the field
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2560330
28 Mar 2025Refused
construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage and treatment system with percolation area, connection to public water services and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2560143
19 Dec 2023Refused
construction of a new dwelling, proprietary effluent treatment system & polishing filter, new road entrance, new domestic garage and all ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2360450
30 Jun 2022Conditional
extend existing dwelling and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 22344
9 Aug 2021Conditional
A detached two-storey residence, a domestic waste water treatment system and percolation area as well as ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21447
1 Jun 2021Refused
Construction of a three-bedroom dwelling. The application will also include the introduction of a new entrance, effluent treatment unit with percolation area and all associated site works and drainage
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21309
14 Jul 2020Refused
Construction of a dwelling house and domestic shed together with associated siteworks, modifications to front boundary including new entrance, installation of package sewage treatment system with polishing filter and demolition of existing hayshed. The application includes a Heritage Impact Assessment as the site is adjacent to parts of the remains of outbuildings and walled garden of Moydrum Castle which is a protected structure (NIAH ref 15402918)
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 207102
4 Oct 2019Refused
Construction of a three-bedroom dwelling. The application will also include the introduction of a new shared entrance with the adjoining property, an effluent treatment unit with percolation area and all associated site works and drainage.
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 197209
3 Sept 2019N/a
Construction of a three-bedroom dwelling. The application will also include an effluent treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site works and drainage.
Permission · Westmeath County Council, 197185
8 Nov 2018N/a
Permission is being sought to construct a three bedroom dwelling. The application will also include an effluent treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site works and drainage.
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 187209
8 Nov 2018Conditional
Permission is being sought to replace existing effluent treatment unit. The application will also include a new percolation area and all associated site works and drainage
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 187210
27 Jul 2018N/a
Permission is being sought to construct a three bedroom dwelling. The application will also include an effluent treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site works and drainage
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 187140
22 Feb 2018Refused
Retention permission for as constructed amendments to the dwelling granted under Planning Reference 07/1255, the amendments to the as built dwelling consists of a curved stone faced two storey section to the entrance area of the east elevation, the curved section of roof over and increased eaves and roof height of same. Permission is also sought for the provision of a timber post and rail fence to the south site boundary and landscaping to the south and west site boundary and all ancillary site works.
Retention, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 187037
27 Jul 2017Conditional
Construct a new dwelling, a storey and a half in design, new treatment system with percolation area, domestic garage and new entrance. The application will also include all associated ground works and drainage
Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 177134
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
- Special Area of Conservation: Carn Park Bog SAC 002336
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Carn Park Bog 000676
Recorded monuments
- WM029-051 Designed landscape - summer house
Description
The ruins of a late 18th or early 19th century Summer House standing on top of an artificial mound covering an icehouse (WM029-052----) stands inside a walled woodland area. An entrance gate and pathway though the woodland to north-north-east provides access to Moydrum Castle (NIAH Reg. No. 15402917; RPS No. 029-006) and pond located immediately to NNE. The pond now dried up is clearly shown on the 1837 edition of the OSi six-inch. The walled garden (NIAH Reg. No. 15402918; RPS No. 029-007) of Moydrum Castle stands 78 metres to the south. A range of buildings forming a quadrangular-shaped area stand immediately to the south of the walled woodland area and is annotated ‘Hill House’ on the 1837 ed. OSi six-inch map. Present remains consist of a square-shaped summer house (ext. dims. 5.72m N-S x 5.77m E-W) standing on top of an earthen mound covering an icehouse which is entered through an entrance passage at base of mound on north-west side. The summer house stands one story high and is entered through a doorway at NNE accessed via a series of stone steps. This doorway faces a walkway running through the woodland towards a broken-out entrance in the northern wall enclosing the woodland as shown on the OSi 25-inch map. The summer house has an external square-shaped plan built with redbrick-lined internal wall and rubble stone wall (T. 0.43m) covered with a gravel dash render. The flat-headed doorway (H 2.1m; Wth 1.08m) at NNE leads into a circular-shaped chamber (diam. 5.02m) with brick-lined fireplace in southern angle. This room is lit by three flat-headed brick-lined windows placed centrally in the east, south and west walls. The doorway is flanked on either side by flat-headed semi-circular shaped recesses or blind niches the surface of which is covered with well-preserved whitewashed lime-plaster. Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien Date of upload: 27/07/2021
- WM029-052 Icehouse
Description
The ruins of a late 18th or early 19th century Summer House (WM029-051----) standing on top of an artificial mound covering an icehouse stands inside a walled woodland area. An entrance gate and walkway though the woodland to north-north-east provides access to Moydrum Castle (NIAH Reg. No. 15402917; RPS No. 029-006) and pond located immediately to NNE. The pond now dried up is clearly shown on the 1837 edition of the OSi six-inch. The walled garden (NIAH Reg. No. 15402918; RPS No. 029-007) of Moydrum Castle stands 78 metres to the south. A range of buildings forming a quadrangular-shaped area stand immediately to the south of the walled woodland area and is annotated ‘Hill House’ on the 1837 ed. OSi six-inch map. Present remains consist of a summer house standing on top of an earthen mound covering an icehouse which is entered through an entrance passage at base of mound on north-west side. The covering of earth acted as an insulating layer for the icehouse. The entrance tunnel or passage (L 7.65m; Wth 1.22m; H 1.14m) with brick-lined vaulted roof and rubble side-walls running eastwards towards a lobby area (dims. 1.82m E-W x 1.97m N-S) with redbrick floor off which the redbrick-lined ice chamber (diam. 4.36m; H c. 5.5m) was accessed. The entrance to the tunnel was protected by a doorway now removed, with two doorways protecting the lobby area. This lobby area lies directly beneath the flight of steps leading to the doorway of the summer house directly above. A doorway on the southern side of this lobby area gives access to the redbrick lined ice chamber, the base of which has been partly filled with modern rubbish. The double doorway in the lobby area at the eastern end of the entrance passage may have served as an insulating airlock off the ice chamber. This chamber is accessed off a redbrick-lined flat-headed doorway. The lower half of the ice chamber consists of a redbrick inverted cone with rubble stone wall above all of which is capped by a circular-shaped brick lined domed roof. The ice for this chamber was collected from the pond located adjacent to Moydrum Castle which is shown on the 1837 ed. OSi 6-inch map. The construction of the summer house and ice house beneath appear to have been built at the same time and were probably built to complement each other. The presence of the small walled woodland plantation would have offered shade acting as a cooling effect and is therefore part of the designed landscaping of the ice-house. Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien Date of upload: 27/07/2021
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. 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).
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Moydrum with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Westmeath.
The townland
- Name
- Moydrum
- Area
- 2,440,372 m² (244.04 ha, 603.03 acres)
- Civil parish
- Ballyloughloe, and its townlands
- Barony
- Clonlonan
- Electoral division
- Moydrum, the unit of the census
- Neighbouring townlands
- Annaghgortagh, Carnpark, Crosswood, Moydrum, Tully, Tullycross, Tullywood, Twyford, Warren Lower
- Placenames
- Moydrum on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, 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.