Emmet Sq, Clonakilty

Area

419 m²

Buildings

4 buildings touch it, 653 m² on the ground

Zoning

R2 Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Cork County Development Plan 2022) The objective

Townland

Youghals

Planning applications on this parcel

• 18 Apr 2007Conditional

  Construction of a single storey dwelling to the rear of site

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/50017

• 28 Oct 2004Conditional

  refurbishment and extension to an existing dwelling house (which is a protected structure) the conversion of an existing coach house to a granny flat and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/50035

• 18 Mar 2004Conditional

  For construction of 10 No. dwelling houses for the elderly and the disabled at the rear of No. 15 Emmet Square, construction of new vehicular entrance at Wytchwood, Old Brewery Lane and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/50004

• 16 Mar 2004Conditional

  the refurbishment of No. 15 Emmet Square (which has a facade to Emmet Square which is a protected structure) and its subdivision to form 2 nol dwelling houses, conversion of existing coachhouse to a dwelling house incorprorating an additional storey and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/50003

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 7 recorded monuments.

• CO135-019001 Graveyard
  Description

  On steep S-facing slope overlooking Clonakilty. Headstones and chest tombs date from 18th century to present day. C of I church (CO135-019002-) in yard built on site of earlier church (CO135-130---). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO135-019002 Church
  Description

  In graveyard (CO135-019001-). Built in 1818 (Lewis 1837, vol. 1, 348) on site of earlier church (CO135-130---). Rectangular nave with chancel at E end. Embattled tower, with corner pinnacles, at W end. N and S transepts later additions. Vestry at NE corner. Corner buttresses on nave, chancel and tower. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO135-052001 Historic town
  Description

  The town of Clonakilty was founded by the Earl of Cork and already had a corporation by 1605; it received a charter from James 1st in 1613 (Smith 1750, vol. 1, 251). The town does not appear to have been walled and is not listed by Thomas (1992). No recognisable 17th-century buildings survive in the town. (Zajac et al. 1995, 24) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO135-052002 Brewery
  Description

  Built in 1807 by Richard Deasy (Tuipear 1988, 25) on Fealge river in Clonakilty. Rectangular cobbled yard with well, enclosed by mainly 2 -storey buildings; some still in use. Imposing engine house in NE corner of complex with pair of brick chimneys projecting from NE and SW corners of structure (date plaque 1887 crediting builders McCarthy and Santry). Another pair of brick chimneys on N range; taller of two has date plaque of 1915. Remains of cooper's work shop on S range. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO135-052003 Prison
  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.

• CO135-130 Church
  Description

  In graveyard (CO135-019001-). Site of 17th century church built by R. Boyle, replaced in 1818 by C of I church (CO135-019002-) (Webster 1932, 272-273). No visible surface remains. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO135-133 Market-house
  Description

  Set back of street line on McCurtain Hill, Clonakilty. Early 18th century Market House probably on site of earlier one dating to mid 17th century (Tuipéar 1988, 31-32). In use as town hall up to 1953; now a store. Rectangular two-storey structure with modern roof; 4-bay with 2-bay central breakfront; originally pedimented which was removed during alterations in 1953. Four-bay arcading at ground level. Extensions at rear. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Architectural heritage

• Glebe House, house, 1785–1805 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terraced three-bay three-storey house, built c.1795, formerly in use as school, RIC barracks and rectory. Pitched slate roof with timber clad eaves course, ceramic chimneypots and cast-iron rainwater goods. Lined-and-ruled rendered walls with recent limestone name plaque to front (east) elevation. Diminishing camber-headed window openings with replacement limestone sills having six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows. Replacement three-over-three pane timber sliding sash windows to second floor. Recessed round-headed door opening within timber doorcase to front elevation, comprising panelled reveals and pilasters on replacement limestone plinths, surmounted by open bedded pediment. Timber panelled door with brass door furniture, spoked fanlight and limestone stepped approach with cast-iron boot scrape.

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).

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