Caherbaroul
Caherbaroul is a townland in the civil parish of Aghabulloge, barony of Muskerry East, Co. Cork. Its name in Irish is Cathair Bharrúil.
- Area
- 172.4 ha
- 426 acres
- Land parcels
- 20
- registered freehold, median 5,830 m² (0.58 ha, 1.44 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 24
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
20 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Caherbaroul, from 699 m² to 432,129 m² (43.21 ha, 106.78 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 12 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Caherbaroul 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
13 Oct 2022Unconditional
Construction of new dwelling house, domestic garage and new entrance together with all other ancillary site works - Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 17/6948
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 22/6300
24 May 2019Conditional
Revised site entrance to serve dwellinghouse, as previously granted Planning Reg. No. 19/4192, from the northern boundary to the eastern boundary and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/5336
30 Jan 2019Conditional
Construction of a single storey dwellinghouse and a single storey detached garage including all associated site works, drainage works and associated landscaping
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4192
15 Nov 2017Conditional
Construction of new dwellinghouse, domestic garage and new entrance together with all other ancillary site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6948
8 Mar 2017Conditional
Retention of existing as built dwellinghouse and site boundaries to that permitted under planning ref: No. 13/6305
Retention · Cork County Council, 17/4546
21 Sept 2016Conditional
For garage (garage relocation & change of garage plan from that permitted under planning Ref No.15/6634)
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/6336
23 Nov 2015Conditional
To construct a dwellinghouse and garage with related site entrance
Permission · Cork County Council, 15/6634
5 Aug 2015Withdrawn
Construction of dwelling house and garage with related site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 15/5735
5 Dec 2013Conditional
Dwellinghouse and effluent treatment system
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/6305
3 Feb 2012Unconditional
Completion of dwellinghouse as permitted under planning reg 07/4632
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 12/4147
20 Apr 2011Conditional
Retention of minor alterations, realignment to the internal roads and widening of the existing site entrance for accessing the wind farm which was granted planning permission under Pl. Reg. No. 08/8770
Retention · Cork County Council, 11/4832
24 Oct 2008Conditional
Dwellinghouse and septic tank
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9423
8 Oct 2008Incompleted application
Dwellinghouse and septic tank
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9186
5 Sept 2008Conditional
An increase in hub height from 60 to 85 metres and rotor blade diameter from 66 to 82 metres as well as the addition of 1no. wind turbine to the permitted wind farm development at Cahernafulla. Associated changes to include relocation of permitted turbines, relocation of permitted substation & access tracks, and increase in site area to provide for new access road and entrance
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/8770
27 Aug 2008Incompleted application
An increase in hub height from 60 to 85 metres and rotor blade diameter from 66 to 82 metres as well as the addition of 1no. wind turbine to the permitted wind farm development, associated changes to turbine layout, underground cabling, onsite tracks and substation
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/8615
17 Apr 2008Unconditional
Completion of wind farm to include 7 no. turbines, substation and site tracks granted under pl . reg. no. 01/6529
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 08/6149
8 Feb 2008Refused
Dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/4650
21 Feb 2007Conditional
Construction of slatted cattle shed
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/5285
31 Jan 2007Conditional
Dwellinghouse
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/4632
13 Jul 2006Refused
Dwellinghouse
Permission · Cork County Council, 06/8846
6 Jul 2006Refused
Dwellinghouse
Outline permission · Cork County Council, 06/8667
25 Nov 2005Conditional
Dwellinghouse and garage
Permission · Cork County Council, 05/8679
9 Sept 2005Refused
Dormer dwellinghouse
Outline permission · Cork County Council, 05/6518
8 Jul 2005Incompleted application
Dormer dwellinghouse
Outline permission · Cork County Council, 05/4862
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
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Caherbaroul.
Recorded monuments
- CO060-072001 Fulacht fia
Description
In rough grazing, c. 50m S of another fulacht fiadh (CO060-07202-). Low mound of burnt material. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-072002 Fulacht fia
Description
In rough grazing; well to NE. Horseshoe-shaped mound of burnt material (L 15m; Wth 12m; H 0.4m). Second fulacht fiadh (CO060-07201-) c. 50m to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-073 Ringfort - rath
Description
Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map as hachured circular enclosure (diam. c. 28m). In pasture. Levelled; no visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-074 Fulacht fia
Description
In pasture, on W side of stream. Low, circular mound of burnt material (diam. 5m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-075001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
Description
Large subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 240m) marked on 1842, 1904 and 1938 OS 6-inch maps. Enclosure defined by stone wall with rubble core (H 1.2m) NW->ESE, except for earthen bank (H 1m) NNE->E; earthen stone-faced bank ESE->SW, skirted by laneway; no visible surface trace of enclosing element survives SW->NW. Ringfort with possible souterrain (CO060-075002, CO060-075003-) in SE quadrant; second possible souterrain (CO060-075004-) immediately inside ESE wall of enclosure; bullaun stone (CO060-075006-) and cross-inscribed stone (CO060-075005-) to SE of enclosure on opposite side of laneway. While no evidence or tradition of church site or burial ground survives, the above elements suggest the possible presence of an early ecclesiastical site (Swan 1988, 4-5). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-075002 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, in SE quadrant of possible early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO060-075001-). Roughly circular area (diam. c. 43m) defined by substantial earthen bank (int. H 1.8m) with deep, flat-bottomed external fosse and counterscarp bank (H 1m). Bank stone-faced in parts; top of bank replaced by earth and stone field fence ESE->S, fence continues along outer edge of bank top elsewhere. Counterscarp bank disturbed ESE->S where fosse almost completely filled in. Causewayed gap in bank to NW. Interior slopes down to SE; crossed by remains of cultivation ridges; much of SE half occupied by shallow saucer-shaped depression. Possible souterrain (CO060-075003-) under NE bank; second possible souterrain (CO060-075004-) outside NE bank. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-075003 Souterrain
Description
Under banks at NE side of ringfort (CO060-075002-). Hartnett (1939, 46), recorded site of souterrain, filled in c. 1919, 'inside the rampart to the north-east'; he was also informed locally of second opening 'inside the rampart to the southwest'. No visible surface trace. Possible souterrain (CO060-075004-) outside outer bank. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-075004 Souterrain
Description
Outside outer bank at NE side of ringfort (CO060-075002-). Several stone slabs exposed indicating position. Possible souterrain (CO060-075003) within ringfort. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-075005 Cross-slab
Description
Not marked on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. In field beside farmhouse and to SE of possible early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO060-075001-). Thin slab (H c. 1m; 0.35m x0.15m) with simple Greek cross enclosed by two circles (diam. 0.19m) incised on SW face. Arms are formed of triple incised lines, centre lines of which terminate at circumference of outer enclosing circle, whilst other lines terminate at inner circle. Part of slab has flaked away above the circle. Bullaun stone (CO060-075006-) at base of slab. Locally believed to mark grave of priest killed in Penal times (Hartnett 1939, 44). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-075006 Bullaun stone
Description
Not shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. In small field immediately to SE of ringfort (CO060-075002-) and possible early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO060-075001-). D-shaped stone, with straight side against base of cross slab (CO060-075005-). Two hollows (diam. 0.1m; D 0.05m) on upper surface said to be knee prints of people praying. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-076001 Fulacht fia
Description
In marshy ground, c. 30m NW of another fulacht fiadh (CO060-076002-). Low, roughly circular mound of burnt material (L 12m; Wth 11m; H 0.5m). Internal revetment of 19 stones; rectangular stone-built trough exposed. Described as a 'kerb-circle' by Hartnett (1939, 42). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-076002 Fulacht fia
Description
In marshy ground, c. 30m SE of another fulacht fiadh (CO060-076001-). Low horseshoe-shaped mound of burnt material (L 4.5m; Wth 5m; H 0.3m); opening (Wth 2m) faces NE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-077 Standing stone - pair
Description
In level pasture, on W flank of Burren Hill. Stones, aligned NE-SW, stand 1.85m apart; overall length is 3.75m. NE stone is 0.8m L, 0.6m T and 2.65m H. SW stone is 1.1m L, 0.6m T and 2.95m H. (O Nualláin 1988, 243, no. 94) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-078 Ringfort - cashel
Description
In pasture, on NW-facing slope. Circular area (diam. 23m) enclosed by low collapsed wall of stones and topped by later stone wall (H 1.6m; T 1m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-079001 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
Description
In pasture. Two slabs (H 0.75m; Wth 1.15m; T 0.15m: H 1.1m; Wth 1.4m; T 0.25m) aligned E-W are 1.9m apart at W end and 1.6m apart at E end (O Nualláin 1982, 45, no. 16). Third stone (L 0.68m; 0.35m x 0.25m), mentioned by Condon (1916, 159, no. 163) as lying 0.38m to N of upright slabs, now lies in between them. O Nualláin (ibid.) suggests stones may be remains of small wedge tomb but that 'evidence is not sufficient to warrant inclusion' in his main list. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-079002 Standing stone
Description
On break in W-facing slope, c. 10m S of wedge tomb (CO060-079001-) and c. 35m N of anomalous stone group (CO060-079001-). Stone (H 2.3m; 1.4m x 0.2m) is subrectangular in plan, in upright position. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO060-079003 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
Description
Stands on terrace on W side of Burren Hill overlooking River Laney valley. Gallery (L 3.5m; Wth 1.3m to W, narrowing to E) aligned NW-SE; four sidestones to N, two to S and inset backstone at E end; single prostrate slab at W end. Two outer-wall stones present to N and one to W. Orthostats deeply buried in bog; no indications of surrounding mound. This monument was removed in the course of land reclamation in 2010. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 30 November 2011
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Caherbaroul.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- At the centre of the townland of Caherbaroul, 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, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Caherbaroul.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Caherbaroul with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Caherbaroul · Cathair Bharrúil
- Area
- 1,724,156 m² (172.42 ha, 426.05 acres)
- Civil parish
- Aghabulloge, and its townlands
- Barony
- Muskerry East
- Electoral division
- Kilberrihert, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 806 people lived in 265 households in the Kilberrihert electoral division. 79% of households owned their home. 42% of homes were built since 2001. 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Carrigthomas, Clonavrick, Derryroe, Kilberrihert, Lacknahaghny
- Placenames
- Caherbaroul 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.