Kilcummer Lower

10 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kilcummer Lower, from 1,245 m² to 460,498 m² (46.05 ha, 113.79 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 12 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Kilcummer Lower 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.

• 18 Oct 2006Conditional

  Dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/11538

• 20 Sept 2006Incompleted application

  Dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/10774

• 9 Sept 2004Conditional

  Extension to dwellinghouse and construction of detached garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/6853

• 14 Apr 2004Conditional

  Dwelling, sewage treatment system, access road, entrance and ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/2444

• 23 Oct 2003Refused

  Dwelling house

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 03/5277

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) SAC 002170
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Awbeg Valley (Castletownroche) 001561
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Blackwater Valley (Kilcummer) 001794

Recorded monuments

• CO034-028001 Church
  Description

  Forming NW corner of graveyard (14586), within early ecclesiastical enclosure (13879). Only W gable (int. 4.52m N-S) with short returns of N and S walls (Wth 0.8m), now stand; depicted on 1842 OS 6-inch map as rectangular structure (c. 38m E-W; c. 12m N-S). Gable, heavily overgrown, survives to near full height; splayed and lintelled window embrasure towards top. North wall (L 3.4m) terminates at tree. West end (L 4.8m) of S wall survives to full height and terminates in straight ingoing, probably indicating door ope; immediately to E is gap (L 2.8m), followed by short stretch of low foundations (L 1.6m). Three inserted beam slots on S wall and one in NW corner suggest former presence of loft. Indicated though not named church (see 14428) on 1842, 1905 and 1935 OS 6-inch maps. High window in W gable and doorway near W end of S wall are standard features of late-medieval church. Probably remains of parish church of Kilcummer, which was reported 'in ruins' in 1615 (Brady 1863, vol.2, 257). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO034-028002 Graveyard
  Description

  On W side of road; towards SW side of early ecclesiastical enclosure (13879). Rectangular graveyard (c. 29m E-W; c. 22m N-S), enclosed by stone wall with vertical coping; entrance with stone piers and wrought iron gate on E side; remains of church (14427) forms NW corner of graveyard; site of second church (14428) c. 30m to NE. Graveyard in use; earliest headstone noted dated 1717. Southernmost strip of interior (L 6m N-S) drops gently to S boundary wall (D 1m); no burials in this lower area. Second sunken area (D 0.5m) in SE corner contains some burials. The 1842 OS 6-inch map shows graveyard extending short distance further to S; earthen bank (H 1.3m) parallel to and c. 6m S of S wall probably indicates this. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO034-028003 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  On gentle SW-facing slope, immediately above steep drop down to Awbeg River. Roughly oval enclosure (c. 89.4m NNW-SSE; c. 120m WSW-ENE), bisected by road extending NNW-SSE; church (14427) and graveyard (14586) to SW of centre; site of church (14428) in N half abutting W side of road. In tillage field to E of road, enclosure defined by scarp (H 0.5m) to NNE, low bank (H c. 0.25m) NE->SE, possible low double bank with intervening fosse to SSE. In pasture field to W of road, enclosure defined by scarp (max. H 1.3m) SSE->NW, gap to NW, scarp topped by low rise NW->NNW, concrete surfaces on N side extend E to roadway. Interior to N of graveyard overgrown; small rectangular area of brambles and stone (L 2m) immediately SE of gap in scarp to NW could be remains of structure. Low banks extend N-S parallel to E graveyard wall in area between graveyard and road; road S of graveyard entrance bordered to W by low terraced rise. Externally, further area of raised ground extends to S of main enclosure (c. 27.7m N-S) W of road, defined by scarp (H 0.8m), topped by low rise at S end; gap between low rise and rise bordering road. Enclosure indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map by broken line, extending to NNW from SW corner of graveyard, then curving c. 30m N of graveyard to extend WSW-ENE towards road; church (14428) is depicted as abutting S side of this stretch. No visible surface trace of the 'many and curious old headstones' noted by Power (1932, 109-10) 'on the outer side of the more modern graveyard'. Windele noted 'an ancient town and round abbey at Kilcummer...destroyed by the soldiers of Cromwell...' (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 3, 277). Grove White (ibid.) noted 'the foundations of several buildings' near the church. Power (1932, 30) equates Kilcummer with Cell Commuir in Crichad an Chaoilli, chief church of Tuath Hi Bece Abha. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO034-028004 Church
  Description

  Within N perimeter of early ecclesiastical enclosure (13879), c. 30m NE of church (14427) and abutting W side of road. Outline of rectangular church (c. 40m E-W; c. 10m N-S) indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map and named 'Site of Kilcummer Church'; road (N-S) crosses structure off-centre to E. Indicated by symbol for antiquity and named 'Kilcummer Church (site of)' on 1905 OS 6-inch map. Named 'Kilcummer Church (in ruins)' on 1935 OS 6-inch map and indicated as L-shaped structure (long axis N-S, projection to W at S end). Described in OS Field Memorandum (1931) as 'fragment of an ancient wall, probably a portion of the church incorporated in the road fence close by'; accompanying sketch annotated '10 feet long, 12 feet high'. What now survives is low grass-covered L-shaped rise (L c. 12.8m WSW-ENE; projecting 7.1m to NNW at WSW end); NNW side and extent to ENE not visible due to overgrowth; possibly some remains of WSW end of structure, ENE end of which is shown along roadside on 1935 OS 6-inch map. Possibly remains of large parish church which was replaced by smaller church (14427) in graveyard to S in late-medieval period. A church at Kilcummer listed in Papal Taxation of 1291 (Brady 1863, vol. 2, 257). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO034-029 Enclosure
  Description

  In tillage, on ridge overlooking River Blackwater to S. Cropmark of fosse of large circular enclosure (diam. c. 90m) visible in aerial photograph (CASAP, July 1989). NW edge of enclosure truncated by railway line (visible also as cropmark in aerial photograph). No visible surface trace of enclosure though slight hollow noted in area. Mesolithic find scatter (9815) c. 60m to SW in same field. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO034-060 Prehistoric site - lithic scatter
  Description

  On top of a cliff on N bank of Blackwater River. Excavated in 1990 (Anderson 1991; 1993) after discovery of diagnostic Early Mesolithic flint artefacts during field-study project (1983-5) (Woodman 1989). Seven trenches were opened comprising an area of 35 square meters (Anderson 1993, fig. 3.2). Lowest lying area excavated produced gravel spread, probably in situ, delimiting hollow with two stake-holes (undated); elsewhere cultivation appeared to have removed any traces of occupation. Over 300 flint pieces were recovered, the majority coming from 'ploughsoil horizon' (Anderson 1991). Most of these consisted of blades and blade fragments; also found were ten microliths including rods and one scalene triangle; other fragments included three microburins, two scrapers, a single-platformed core, and much debitage (Anderson 1993, fig. 3.3). Assemblage dated 'c. 9000 b.p. - 8000 b.p. based on parallels with other sites' (Anderson 1991). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO034-067 Bridge
  Description

  Road bridge (Wth c. 3.2m; long axis NE-SW), built at slight angle over Awbeg River. Random-rubble construction. Six semicircular arches (span c. 3.5m) with rough voussoirs; off-centre E arch replaced by cement. Widened on upstream side (NW) by c. 4m with similar but straight-sided arches; roughly dressed voussoirs; low pointed cutwaters. Bridge possibly of 17th-century date; bridge indicated here on Down Survey (1655-6) barony map. Bridgetown Abbey (14381) c. 700m to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO034-069 Enclosure
  Description

  Cropmark of fosse of circular enclosure (diam. c. 30m) visible in aerial photograph (CASAP, July 1989). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO034-078 Railway bridge
  Description

  In pasture, just E of Kilcummer Viaduct (14840). Bridge built over railway line, linked fields on either side. Single segmental-arched bridge now stands isolated in field. Coursed ashlar limestone construction, parapet wall and pier abutments of rock-faced ashlar; string course over arch. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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

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

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 Kilcummer Lower, 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 Kilcummer Lower.

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 Kilcummer Lower with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Kilcummer Lower · Cill Chomair Íochtarach

Area

763,347 m² (76.33 ha, 188.63 acres)

Civil parish

Kilcummer, and its townlands

Barony

Fermoy

Electoral division

Kilcummer, the unit of the census

Census 2022

283 people lived in 103 households in the Kilcummer electoral division. 82% of households owned their home. 24% of homes were built since 2001. 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballydague, Bridgetown Lower, Cloon, Kilcummer Upper, Renny Lower, Renny Upper

Placenames

Kilcummer Lower 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.