Kildare County Development Plan 2023–2029 — Chapter 11: Built and Cultural Heritage

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   Name Townland RMP No. Motte & Bailey Donode Big KD024-026---- Ringfort Blackhall KD024-012---- Multiple Ring Barrow Killcullenbridge KD028-024--- Four groups of Barrows Barrettstown KD019-001---- Remains of Sunken Garden, Pavilion & Defensive Earthwork Jigginstown KD019-032 --- KD019-034 --- KD019-033001- to KD019- 033003- Ringfort Ladytown KD019-035---- Ringfort Moone KD036-034---- Old Priory or Nunnery of Graney Graney East KD040-015---- Ringfort Alliganstown KD029-031---- Early Church Site Dunmurraghill KD009-011001- Inauguration Mound Kilteel Lower KD020-005---- Motte & Bailey Mainham KD014-007001- Earthworks associated with Early Church Site Donaghmore KD006-005---- Motte Naas West KD019-030---- Ring Barrow Timolin KD036-023---- Fulacht Fiadh Mount Prospect KD017-031---- Ringfort Kennycourt KD029-027---- Motte & Bailey Oldconnell KD023-012---- Fulacht Fiadh Complex /Area Tipper South KD019-046 --- KD019-048 --- KD019-049 ---- KD019-050 --- KD019-054 --- KD019-055---- Castle Rathcoffey Demense KD010-018---- Ringbarrow Punchestown Great KD020-010---- Medieval Settlement Kilteel KDD020-006---- KD020-007002- to KD020 007010- KD020-008001- Church Enclosure & Graveyard Grange KD004-026002- KD004- 026003- Tumulus Grangebeg/Ballygreany KD027-004---- Church & Graveyard Dunfierth KD004-005---- Medieval Bridge Parsonstown, Coneyburrow & St.Wolstan’s KD011-011---- Three Enclosures Ballymore Eustace West Medieval settlement Ballymore Eustace East Greyfriars Abbey Kildare/Grey Abbey KD022-029----345

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   Name Townland RMP No. KD022- 030---- Ecclesiastical Remains, Church & Graveyard, Round Tower, Souterrain(s) Killashee KD024-003--- KD024- 003001- KD024-003002- KD024-003003 Table 11.6 - Register of Historic Monuments in Kildare Policy It is the policy of the Council to: AH P2 Protect and enhance archaeological sites, monuments and where appropriate and following detailed assessment, their setting, including those that are listed in the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) or newly discovered archaeological sites and/or subsurface and underwater archaeological remains. Objectives It is an objective of the Council to: AH O2 Manage development in a manner that protects and conserves the archaeological heritage of County Kildare, avoids adverse impacts on sites, monuments, features or objects of significant historical or archaeological interest and secures the preservation in-situ or by record of all sites and features of historical and archaeological interest, including underwater cultural heritage. The Council will favour preservation in – situ in accordance with the recommendation of the Framework and Principles for the Protection of Archaeological Heritage (1999) and the Council will seek and have regard to the advice and recommendations of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. AH O3 In co-operation with the National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage require archaeological impact assessment, surveys, test excavation and/or monitoring and/or underwater archaeological impact assessments for planning applications in areas of archaeological importance and where a development proposal is likely to impact upon in-situ archaeological monuments, their setting and archaeological deposits, based on recommendations of a suitably qualified archaeologist and the Council will seek and have regard to the advice and recommendations of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.346

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   AH O4 Ensure that development in the vicinity of a site of archaeological interest is not detrimental to the character of the archaeological site or its setting by reason of its location, scale, bulk or detailing and to ensure that such proposed developments are subject to an archaeological assessment prepared by a suitably qualified archaeologist. Such an assessment will seek to ensure that the development can be sited and designed in such a way as to avoid impacting on archaeological heritage that is of significant interest including previously unknown sites, features, objects and areas of underwater archaeological heritage. AH O5 Require the preservation of the context, amenity, visual integrity and connection of the setting of archaeological monuments. As a general principle, views to and from archaeological monuments shall not be obscured by inappropriate development. Where appropriate, archaeological visual impact assessments will be required to demonstrate the continued preservation of an archaeological monument’s siting and context. AH O6 Secure the preservation in-situ or by record of: • the archaeological monuments included in the Record of Monuments and Places as established under section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994 • any sites and features of historical and archaeological interest including underwater cultural heritage and protected wrecks. • any subsurface archaeological features including those underwater, that may be discovered during the course of infrastructural/development works in the operational area of the Plan. Preservation relates to archaeological sites or objects and their settings. AH O7 Contribute towards the protection and preservation of the archaeological value of underwater or archaeological sites associated with rivers and associated features. AH O8 Protect historic burial grounds that are recorded monuments and encourage their maintenance in accordance with best conservation principles in co-operation with the Historic Monuments Advisory Committee and the National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Development may be restricted or conditions requiring substantial excavation may be imposed in and adjacent to former burial grounds. AH O9 Promote and support in partnership with the National Monuments Section of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), the concept of Archaeological Landscapes where areas contain several Recorded Monuments. AH O10 Require that all development proposals for industrial buildings and sites identified in Kildare Industrial Archaeology Survey (2007) or otherwise identified as being of industrial archaeological importance be accompanied by an industrial archaeology assessment of the surrounding environment. New development should be designed in sympathy with and to protect existing features and structures.347

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   Actions It is an action of the Council to: AH A2 Where possible, facilitate and enhance public access to and understanding of the archaeological heritage and disseminate archaeological information and advice to prospective developers and the general public. AH A3 Identify appropriate archaeological sites in the Plan area to which public access could be provided and work to secure public access, where appropriate, in consultation with the landowners. AH A4 Support and encourage the provision of signage in Irish and English to publicly accessible recorded monuments. AH A5 Support the implementation of the recommendations of the Curragh Conservation, Management and Interpretation Plan, when, prepared, in association with relevant stakeholders, within the lifetime of this Development Plan. AH A6 Encourage and promote the appropriate management and enhancement of archaeological heritage, to include community initiatives. 11.11 Walled Towns Kildare, Naas, Athy and Castledermot are all former ‘Walled Towns’. Each of these walled towns is regarded as a single recorded monument, listed as a ‘Walled Town’, ‘Town’ or similar and all are areas of special archaeological interest. Town defences are considered to be monuments for the purposes of the National Monuments Acts, 1930‐2004. The walled towns are unique in their form and character with the streetscapes and layout of the medieval towns still apparent. Kildare County Council through the Heritage Office is an active member of the Irish Walled Town Network1, which coordinates and funds the conservation and promotion of the heritage value of the Medieval Walled Towns of County Kildare. Conservation and Management Plans have been produced for the walled towns of Athy, Castledermot and Kildare. Policy It is the policy of the Council to: AH P3 Support the protection and conservation of the medieval fabric and form of walled towns in the county. 1 Irish Walled Towns Network (IWTN) formed by the Heritage Council in 2005, co-ordinate the strategic efforts of local authorities involved in the management, conservation and enhancement of historic walled towns in Ireland.348

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   Objectives It is an objective of the Council to: AH O11 Avoid disturbance, removal and alteration of the line of identified town walls as detailed in Conservation Management and Interpretation Plans or the potential line of the town walls as identified in the Urban Archaeological Survey. AH O12 Retain, where possible and practical, the existing street layout, historic building lines and traditional plot widths where these derive from medieval or earlier origins. AH O13 Support and maintain the membership of Kildare, Naas, Athy and Castledermot in the Walled Towns Network. AH O14 Support the inclusion of walled towns in County Kildare in the Historic Towns Initiative piloted by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. AH O15 Seek the preparation and implementation of heritage led regeneration plans for the historic core of towns in Co Kildare. Actions It is an action of the Council to: AH A7 Prepare a Conservation and Management Plan for Naas Town Walls and other defences categorised as ‘National Monuments’ (rather than ‘Recorded Monuments’) under the National Walled Towns Policy, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (2008). AH A8 Continue to develop the programme of survey and maintenance of Council-owned monuments and structures of historic interest through the Historic Monuments Advisory Committee and with the support of the National Monuments Section of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 11.12 World Heritage The protection of the world’s cultural and natural heritage is of high importance for present and future generations and to this end the State is committed to the identification, protection, conservation, presentation and transmission of its World Heritage Sites to future generations in accordance with Article 4 of the World Heritage Convention. A Tentative List is an inventory of those properties which a country intends to consider for nomination to the World Heritage List. The new Tentative List was approved by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and submitted to UNESCO in March 2010. The nomination of any property from the new Tentative List for inscription on the World Heritage List will only take place after consultation with relevant stakeholders, interested parties and local communities. One site in Kildare, Dún Ailinne outside349

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   Kilcullen, has been included on the Tentative List as part of a larger assembly of sites namely, The Royal Sites of Ireland, which includes Cashel, Dún Ailinne, Hill of Uisneach, Rathcroghan Complex, the Tara Complex and Eamhain Mhacha. In January 2019, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht invited applications for Ireland’s Tentative List of properties for potential future nomination to the World Heritage List 2020-2030. Kildare County Council has submitted Dun Ailinne as part of The Royal Sites of Ireland for inclusion on the new Tentative List. Policy It is the policy of the Council to: AH P4 Recognise and respect potential World Heritage Sites in Kildare on the UNESCO Tentative List – Ireland. Objective It is an objective of the Council to: AH O16 Support the State in the nomination process of Dun Ailinne to World Heritage status as part of an assemblage of Royal and Monastic Sites in co-operation with the relevant Local Authorities. AH O17 Protect and enhance the setting of Dun Ailinne and support managed limited public access to the site. Only sensitive development that does not undermine the archaeological and cultural significance of the site will be permitted. AH O18 Protect and sustain the established appearance and character of views associated with Dun Ailinne. Require any development proposals within/around Dun Ailinne to demonstrate that no adverse effects will occur on the established appearance or character of Dun Ailinne as viewed from either the Protected Panoramic Views or from surrounding public roads.350

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   11.13 Features of Historical Interest Features of historical interest contribute to the character, interest, and visual amenity of towns and villages in Kildare and are therefore worthy of retention and protection. Policy It is the policy of the Council to: AH P5 Secure the identification, protection and conservation of historic items and features of interest throughout the county including street furniture, surface finishes, roadside installations, items of industrial heritage, riverine heritage, and other stand-alone features of interest (items not listed on the RMP or RPS). Objective It is an objective of the Council to: AH O19 Ensure that development within the county including Council development retains, refurbishes and incorporates features of historical interest, as deemed appropriate in each instance. Action It is an action of the Council to: AH A9 Develop a database of features of historical interest including street furniture, surface finishes, roadside installations, items of industrial heritage, riverine heritage, and other stand-alone features of interest (items not listed on the RMP or RPS) within villages and towns in County Kildare and ensure they are included in relevant Local Area Plans. 11.14 Architectural Heritage 11.14.1 Background The urban and rural areas of County Kildare contain a wealth of architectural and archaeological heritage. This includes country houses and demesnes, planned towns, vernacular structures, industrial and ecclesiastical architecture, and a wide variety of smaller features of interest such as stone walls, water pumps, and street furniture. Each stage of growth within the county has left a unique imprint on its built form and heritage. During the eighteenth century, landlords planned urban settlements while concurrently building fine country houses, such as Castletown and Carton. The commencement of the Grand Canal in 1756 and the Royal Canal in 1789 accelerated urban and industrial growth in eighteenth century Kildare. From this time, industrial heritage plays a very important role in the county with canals, distilleries and forges making a strong contribution to the character and evolution of the towns and villages351

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   throughout the county. The nineteenth century was a period of great change, which has left a lasting legacy on the built heritage of the county. The advent of the railways added to the county’s architectural heritage including examples of innovative engineering design, such as the Barrow Bridge viaduct at Monasterevin (c.1847). Many fine church buildings were constructed by the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic Church. The campus of buildings at St. Patrick’s College Maynooth, founded in 1795, includes some of the finest Gothic Revival buildings in Britain and Ireland. The military camp on the Curragh also involved extensive architectural development. In parallel with these landmark structures, smaller vernacular buildings, including thatched cottages, farmhouses, and outbuildings, reflect how the majority of the population lived throughout the nineteenth century. These relatively simple structures form an integral part of the architectural character of the county.352

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   Fine examples of Edwardian architecture survive from the beginning of the twentieth century. These were followed by high quality buildings and developments completed by Bord na Mona and Kildare County Council in the mid-twentieth century. Technically innovative buildings from the second half of the century, such as the former Dominican Church in Athy (now a library), are now regarded as an important and integral part of Kildare’s diverse architectural heritage. The county also has a rich heritage of gardens and designed landscapes associated with demesnes. There was a great flourishing of garden design in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Early ‘geometric’ layouts were replaced by more natural layouts of the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries. This was also the period when many of our town squares and public gardens were developed. 11.14.2 The Strategy for the Architectural and Archaeological Heritage of the County Architectural and archaeological heritage is an intrinsic part of our history and provides society with an opportunity to learn about the past, reinforce our sense of place and to act as guardians for future generations. It is the explicit intention of this plan to; • Protect and conserve buildings, structures and sites of special architectural, historic, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest. • Protect and conserve the archaeological heritage of the county. The Council will favour the preservation in situ of all sites, monuments and features of significant historical or archaeological interest in accordance with the recommendations of the Framework and Principles for the Protection of Archaeological Heritage (1999) or any superseding national policy. • Protect and conserve areas that have particular environmental qualities that derive from their overall layout, design and character. • Protect and conserve historic milestones, street furniture, stone rubble walls and other significant features of interest in towns, villages, and rural settings, wherever feasible. • Encourage the rehabilitation, renovation and reuse of existing older buildings where appropriate and promote best conservation practice in the maintenance and refurbishment of our built heritage, in line with national guidelines. • Provide support to the owners and custodians of buildings and sites of heritage significance through pre-planning guidance, statutory declarations, and the national conservation grant schemes, wherever feasible. 11.14.3 National Policy The unprecedented level of development over recent years has brought many changes to the built environment. This has placed significant new pressures on our architectural and archaeological heritage. As a result, architectural and archaeological conservation has become an increasingly important element of land use planning in Ireland. National Policy on Architecture, ‘Places for People’, promotes public engagement with architecture, empower the architectural profession (especially within the public service), raise design quality, and improve data and research on our built353

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    environment. It outlines the need to support architects and built environment professionals to work together to achieve a high-quality living environment for everyone, bringing economic, social, and environmental benefits to cities, towns, and rural communities across Ireland through the delivery of sustainable, high-quality buildings and public spaces. 11.14.4 Architectural Heritage The Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe (The Granada Convention) was ratified by Ireland in 1997. Comprehensive and systematic legislative provisions for the protection of architectural heritage were introduced by the Planning and Development Act, 2000. It is a mandatory requirement for the Development Plan to include a Record of Protected Structures (RPS). The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) record for County Kildare contains a representative sample of significant structures across the county, many of which are also included on the RPS. The Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage (DHLGH), through its Architectural Heritage Advisory Service (AHAS), has published Architectural Heritage Protection, Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2011), which contains important policy and advice for the protection of architectural heritage. The DHLGH is publishing on an ongoing basis ‘The Advice Series’, illustrated booklets that are designed to guide those responsible for historic buildings on how best to repair and maintain their properties. The publications offer practical advice to the owners and managers of historic and traditionally built buildings and are free to download from the Department's website. The NIAH has completed a separate 'Garden and Demesne Survey of Historic Designed Landscapes’, with the objective of beginning a process of understanding the extent of Ireland’s historic gardens and designed landscapes. The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is a non-governmental organisation working to promote the application of theory, methodology and scientific techniques to the conservation of architectural and archaeological heritage. The charters and guidance from ICOMOS2 will inform the protection of built heritage of the county. These charters are reviewed and updated by ICOMOS. 11.15 Protected Structures County Kildare has a wealth of structures of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest. Many of these structures are contained in the Record of Protected Structures (RPS). When a building or structure is included on the RPS, legal protection extends to the exterior and interior (where applicable) of the structure, all man-made features within its curtilage, and any man-made features within its identified attendant grounds. The RPS is a live register and additions to and deletions from it can be made as a result of the review of the County Development Plan under Section 12 and outside it under Section 55 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). The RPS for 2 http://www.icomos.org/en/354

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