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Archipelagos
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Lough Derg--Ulster--Lakes--Archipelagos
Description
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This collection explores the chain of lake archipelagos that characterise the north of Ireland, and the historical and environmental contours of religious life in, around and through inland archipelagos.
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James L. Smith
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Digital Derg: A Deep Map
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2020
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CC BY 4.0 International License, sui generis database
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English
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Deep Map
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Ulster
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Lough Nageage Crannog Archaeological Survey
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Lough Derg--Vicinity--Archaeological survey--Crannog
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Dimensions 26m NE-SW, 11m NW-SE. An oval island in Lough Nageage apparently artificially constructed of stones although possibly on a natural rock base. At the N end is a stone wall, .8m high and 1.3m wide, partially under water. Bisecting the island is another probable stone wall. Situated in a small lake in an area of low hills.
The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
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Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983)
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Archaeological Survey of Ireland
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National Monuments Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Ireland
Date
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22 September 2008
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence
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Archaeological survey summary
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English
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DD_0324
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Class: Crannog
Townland: CASHELENNY
Scheduled for inclusion in the next revision of the RMP: Yes
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54.614440,-7.734284
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DG102-002
Archaeological survey
crannog
lake
Lough Nageage
vicinity
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Lough Fad Bog NHA is a relatively large and primarily upland blanket bog, situated approximately 7 km from Pettigo, north of the Donegal to Pettigo road. It lies at altitudes between 130 m and 280 m on acidic gneiss bedrock. The site is situated in the townlands of Meensheefin, Belalt North, Lough Fad and Lough Ultan. Plantation forestry largely surrounds the site on its western, eastern and northern sides, while to the south it is bounded by the road between Donegal and Pettigo.
The site contains upland and lowland blanket bog developed as relatively shallow peat. The bog lies on a series of gently sloping plateaux, separated by rocky knolls and east-west trending ridges, situated on a catchment divide (watershed) between the Waterfoot and Ballintra Rivers. A number of lakes occur in the northern part of the site, including Lough Nageage, Lough Natragh, Lough Nacraghan, Lough Fad, Lough Atarriff and Lough Nabrackmore.
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Location and characteristics of the Lough Fad blanket bog to the south-west of Lough Derg
Subject
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Lough Derg--Region--Lough Fad Bog--Nature Reserve
Description
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The location and characteristics of the Lough Fad Bog National Heritage Area (NHA)
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National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Ireland
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Site Synopsis, Lough Fad Bog National Heritage Area (NHA) entry
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National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Ireland
Date
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9 December 2003
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Environmental National Heritage Area (NHA) entry
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English
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DD_0298
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54.5797, -7.93149
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Site code: 001159
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CC BY 4.0 International License
Ballintra River
blanket bog
bogland
forestry
gneiss
Lough Atarriff
Lough Fad
Lough Fad Bog NHA
Lough Nabrackmore.
Lough Nacraghan
Lough Nageage
Lough Natragh
National Parks and Wildlife Service
peat
Pettigo
Waterfoot River
watershed
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Lough Nageage is situated to the east of Lough Derg, and approximately 5 km north east of Pettigo in the south of Co. Donegal. This small site contains three lakes, the highest of which lies at an altitude of 181 m. The lakes lie in a basin, surrounded by gently sloping ground, underlain by bedrocks of Lower Avonian Shales and Sandstones. The surrounding soils are predominantly thin peats, with a greater depth of peat accumulated on flatter ground.
The site is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) selected for the following habitats and/or species listed on Annex I / II of the E.U. Habitats Directive (* = priority; numbers in brackets are Natura 2000 codes):
[1092] White-clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes)
White-clawed Crayfish is the only species of crayfish found in Ireland, where it is protected under the Wildlife Act, 1976. It is classified as a vulnerable and rare species in the IUCN Red List of threatened animals, it is listed as a protected faunal species in Appendix III of the Bern Convention, and is also listed in Annex II of the E.U. Habitats Directive.
The first and only record for White-clawed Crayfish from Co. Donegal was made at Lough Nageage in August 1991. The species was recorded again in June 1998 when large populations were noted in both Lough Nageage and Lough Veenagreane. Females carrying young were also reported. The altitude of these lakes, 165 m and 181 m respectively, are noteworthy as White-clawed Crayfish are rare at altitudes above 150 m.
Lough Nageage and Lough Veenagreane have sandy lakebeds, with small boulders and pebbles present. Several streams feed into these lakes. The emergent vegetation around the shores is sparce, with Water Horsetail (Equisetum fluviatile), Compact Rush (Juncus conglomeratus), Jointed Rush (J. articulatus) and Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula). Lough Naveane, the smallest of the lakes, has a peaty bottom and the water is stained with humic acids giving it an orange appearance.
The dominant habitat surrounding these lakes is wet heath, with species such as Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Heath Bedstraw (Galium saxatile), Heath Rush (Juncus squarrosus), White Beak-sedge (Rhynchospora alba), Deergrass (Scirpus cespitosus), Tormentil (Potentilla erecta), occasional Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix), Hard Fern (Blechnum spicant), lichens Cladonia uncialis and C. portentosa, and many mosses including bog mosses (Sphagnum spp.). Blanket bog has developed on the flatter areas with species such as Heather, Cross-leaved Heath, Common Cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium), White Beak-sedge, Deergrass and in one location, Black Bog-rush (Schoenus nigricans).
Much of the site has been afforested and the planted areas have been extensively drained. There are deciduous whips (young trees) planted around the perimeter of the plantations, which are often planted within 15 m of the margins of the lakes. There are also a number of old field systems within the site which have reverted to rush-dominated grassland. The species associated with this habitat include Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Jointed Rush, Compact Rush, Heath Bedstraw, Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera) and Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus). There is generally a good cover of mosses, liverworts and lichens found in association with this habitat. Narrow strips of scrub/woodland can also be found on more steeply ground, dominated by Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), birch (Betula spp.) and with occasional oak (Quercus spp.). The understorey comprises Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) and Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea), with some Gorse (Ulex europaeus) in places.
Three species of Red Data Book vertebrates, protected under the Wildlife Act, 1976, have been recorded within the site. Otter is listed in Annex II of the Bern Convention and Annexes II and IV of the E.U. Habitats Directive, Irish Hare is a sub-species listed in Annex III of the Bern Convention and Common Frog is listed in Annex V of the E.U. Habitats Directive.
The predominant land use around the site is afforestation. Grazing also occurs, and both sheep and cattle are present on lands which have not been planted. Fishing is reported to be carried out on Lough Nageage, which is noted to contain Trout. Peat cutting is active within the site but this is limited to the small pockets of blanket bog. Although old turf banks exist, it would appear that the only active cutting is carried out by Difco machine.
The biggest threat to the populations of White-clawed Crayfish is deterioration of water quality, particularly acidification and nutrient enrichment associated with the recent afforestation in the catchment. Run-off from agricultural practices is not thought to be a major threat due to the limited amount of improved pasture in the vicinity of the site.
This is an important site because of the population of White-clawed Crayfish that it supports. The range of habitats found at the site, along with the species of plants and animals supported, add to the value.
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Lough Nageage Special Area of Conservation
Subject
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Lough Derg--Region--Lough Nageage--Nature Reserve
Description
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The watershed, geology and wildlife of the Lough Nageage Special Area of Conservation
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National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Ireland
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Site Synopsis, Lough Nageage Special Area of Conservation (SAC) entry
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National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Ireland
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13 December 2013
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Special Area of Conservation (SAC) entry
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English
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DD_0331
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54.6143, -7.73182
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Site Code: 002135
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CC BY 4.0 International License
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea)
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
biodiversity
Birch (Betula spp.)
Black Bog-rush (Schoenus nigricans)
bogland
Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
cattle
Common Cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium)
Compact Rush (Juncus conglomeratus)
Deergrass (Scirpus cespitosus)
fauna
flora
Gorse (Ulex europaeus)
Hard Fern (Blechnum spicant)
Heath Bedstraw (Galium saxatile)
Heath Rush (Juncus squarrosus)
Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Jointed Rush (J. articulatus)
lake
Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula)
Lichen (C. portentosa)
Lichen (Cladonia uncialis)
Lough Nageage
Oak (Quercus spp.)
occasional Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix)
Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea)
sphagnum moss
Tormentil (Potentilla erecta)
vicinity
Water Horsetail (Equisetum fluviatile)
White Beak-sedge (Rhynchospora alba)
White-clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes)