Keadeen

1 registered freehold parcel lies mostly in Keadeen, from 1,464,706 m² (146.47 ha, 361.94 acres) to 1,464,706 m² (146.47 ha, 361.94 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 11 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Keadeen 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 Keadeen 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 Keadeen.

Recorded monuments

• WI027-043001 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on the marked W-facing lower slopes of Keadeen Mountain. Roughly circular enclosure (diam. c. 200m) defined by a collapsed stone wall (Wth 2-5m) with some evidence for an inner and outer revetment of boulders. There are two definite entrances flanked by slabs at the E and SE. The E gap (Wth 2.25m) has external flankers forming a funnelled entrance. The entrance (Wth 1.1m) at the SSE is flanked by radial slabs. In the N sector of the interior, 16m inside the enclosing wall, a circular hut (int. diam. 7m) is defined by a stone wall with inner and outer boulder revetments. There is a standing stone (WI027-043002-) in the centre of the enclosure beside a small stream flowing N-S through the site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

• WI027-043002 Standing stone
  Description

  Granite standing stone (H 1.76m; Wth 0.73m; T 0.56m) beside a small stream in the centre of a large enclosure (WI027-043001-). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

• WI027-043003 Hut site
  Description

  One of a group of ten, closely associated monuments, comprising a large, prehistoric enclosure (WI027-043001-), a standing stone (WI027-043002-) and eight hut sites (WI027-043003- to WI027-043010-). Situated in the N quadrant of an enclosure (WI027-043001-). A partially robbed-out hut site is defined by a number of stones enclosing a slightly oval area (diams. 5m E-W; 4m N-S). There is a possible entrance formed by two low orthostats (Wth 1m) set tangentially to the circumference of the circle. (Corlett 2004, 80-90) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 17 October 2012

• WI027-043004 Hut site
  Description

  One of a group of ten, closely associated monuments, comprising a large, prehistoric enclosure (WI027-043001-), a standing stone (WI027-043002-) and eight hut sites (WI027-043003- to WI027-043010-). Situated 55m to the south of an enclosure (WI027-043001-). An oval area (diams. 9m N-S; 6m E-W) is enclosed by a collapsed stone wall (Wth 1.2m-1.4m; H 1.1m) with some large stone blocks. It has been incorporated into the outer angle of a modern stone wall (from SSW-NW) and there is no evidence of an original entrance. (Corlett 2004, 80-90) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 17 October 2012

• WI027-043005 Hut site
  Description

  One of a group of ten, closely associated monuments, comprising a large, prehistoric enclosure (WI027-043001-), a standing stone (WI027-043002-) and eight hut sites (WI027-043003- to WI027-043010-). Situated 106m to the southwest of an enclosure (WI027-043001-). A sub-circular area (diams. 4m NNE-SSW; 3.7m WNW-ESE) is defined by an overgrown stone wall (Wth 1m) composed of internal and external stones facing a rubble core. A probable entrance at the east-southeast is defined on its south side by a slab set on edge transversely to the wall. (Corlett 2004, 80-90) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 17 October 2012

• WI027-043006 Hut site
  Description

  One of a group of ten, closely associated monuments, comprising a large, prehistoric enclosure (WI027-043001-), a standing stone (WI027-043002-) and eight hut sites (WI027-043003- to WI027-043010-). Situated in the western quadrant of an enclosure (WI027-043001-). A larger (eastern) hut consists of an oval area (diams. 3m NE-SW; 2.5m NW-SE) enclosed by a collapsed stone wall (Wth 1m; H 30cm), abutted at west-northwest by a small annexe consisting of an oval area (diams. 2m WNW-ESE; 1.6m NNE-SSW) enclosed by a collapsed stone wall (Wth 60cm; H 30cm). There is no evidence for an entrance to the hut site or the annexe, and no evidence for access between the two where they are conjoined. (Corlett 2004, 80-90) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 17 October 2012

• WI027-043007 Hut site
  Description

  One of a group of ten, closely associated monuments, comprising a large, prehistoric enclosure (WI027-043001-), a standing stone (WI027-043002-) and eight hut sites (WI027-043003- to WI027-043010-). Situated in the northwest quadrant of an enclosure (WI027-043001-), and is built against the interior of the enclosure wall. The hut site survives only as a stone wall (Wth 80cm; Int. H 10cm; Ext. H 60cm) extending in a curve from south-southeast to west, at which point it is built against the interior of the main enclosure. The hut site appears to have been removed along the east and north. At this point there is a break in the main enclosure, which may have been inserted at a later point in time, and as a result removed part of this hut site. (Corlett 2004, 80-90) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 17 October 2012

• WI027-043008 Hut site
  Description

  One of a group of ten, closely associated monuments, comprising a large, prehistoric enclosure (WI027-043001-), a standing stone (WI027-043002-) and eight hut sites (WI027-043003- to WI027-043010-). Built against the outside of a large enclosure (WI027-043001-) at its NW sector. A slightly oval area (diam. 4m NW-SE; 3.5m NE-SW) is enclosed by a low, stony bank (Wth 1.2m; Int. H 35cm; Ext. H 50cm). There is no clear evidence for an entrance. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 17 October 2012

• WI027-043009 Hut site
  Description

  One of a group of ten, closely associated monuments, comprising a large, prehistoric enclosure (WI027-043001-), a standing stone (WI027-043002-) and eight hut sites (WI027-043003- to WI027-043010-). Built within the collapse of the large enclosure's wall (WI027-043001-) in the NW sector, immediately N of a possible entrance gap. A square area (dims. L 1.8m N-S; Wth 1.8m E-W) is enclosed by a stone wall (Wth 0.65-0.75m; H 0.6m). There is no clear evidence for an entrance. (Corlett 2004, 80-90) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 17 October 2012

• WI027-043010 Hut site
  Description

  One of a group of ten, closely associated monuments, comprising a large, prehistoric enclosure (WI027-043001-), a standing stone (WI027-043002-) and eight hut sites (WI027-043003- to WI027-043010-). Built within the collapse of the large enclosure's wall (WI027-043001-) in the NW sector, immediately N of a possible entrance gap. A square area (dims. L 1.8m N-S; Wth 1.8m E-W) is enclosed by a stone wall (Wth 0.65-0.75m; H 0.6m). There is no clear evidence for an entrance. (Corlett 2004, 80-90) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 17 October 2012

• WI027-086 Standing stone
  Description

  On a rocky, W-facing slope overlooking a small stream, adjacent to an area of forestry, with fine views of Kilranelagh hill to the W, and 'Crossoona Rath' in Boleycarrigeen (WI027-038----) clearly visible. The nearby forestry obstructs views of Brusselstown and Spinans Hill to the NW. A fine-grained, granite stone (dims. H 0.9m; Wth 0.80m; T 0.23m). The S side of the stone is perfectly flat. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 23 October 2012

• WI027-088 Standing stone
  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.

• WI027-089 Cursus
  Description

  Clearly visible on Bing Maps (http://binged.it/19yShg9) and to a lesser extent on the 2000 and 2005 OS ortho imagery (http://maps.osi.ie/publicviewer/#V1,695140,689805,6,0). A long rectangular enclosure (L c. 286m; Wth c. 34m) defined by banks and running in an ENE-WSW direction on a steep slope, with a cairn (WI027-044----) just outside the NE corner. The banks (avg. Wth 5m; H 0.3-0.6m) which are probably constructed from the mountainside scree, are almost entirely covered in heather and sod, but in one place the stone fabric of the bank is fully exposed. The lower end of the monument terminates with a bank while the upper end appears to be open. While the remains are insufficient to allow classification with certainty, interpretation as a possible cursus monument would not be inconsistent with the surviving evidence. Compiled by: Chris Corlett and Claire Breen Date of upload: 25 June 2013

• WI027-105 Hut site
  Description

  In heather-covered upland area, just below the summit of Keadeen Mountain (2146 ft. OD) with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Cursus (WI027-089----) 70m to N and hilltop cairn (WI027-044----) 235m to NE. The remains of a circular hut site defined by low drystone wall with possible annexe to NE. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Robert Hanbidge Date of upload: 9 March 2021

Architectural heritage

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

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 Keadeen, 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 high, moderately high, moderately low, low.

Terrain model

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

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 Keadeen with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.

Name

Keadeen · Céidín

Area

1,463,477 m² (146.35 ha, 361.63 acres)

Civil parish

Kilranelagh, and its townlands

Barony

Talbotstown Upper

Electoral division

Eadestown, the unit of the census

Census 2022

215 people lived in 73 households in the Eadestown electoral division. 90% of households owned their home. 31% of homes were built since 2001. 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballytoole Upper, Boleycarrigeen, Carrig Lower, Carrig Mountain, Kelshabeg, Killybeg, Muckduff Upper

Placenames

Keadeen 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.