Knockaclarig

104 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Knockaclarig, from 86 m² to 505,281 m² (50.53 ha, 124.86 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 29 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Knockaclarig 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.

• 19 Apr 2016Conditional

  Retention of extension to dwellinghouse and all associated services and site works

  Retention · Cork County Council, 16/4874

• 24 Apr 2015Conditional

  Single storey dwelling, entrance and waste water treatment system

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/4839

• 5 Aug 2014Conditional

  Permission for continuance of use of an existing development - The existing 2 no. 10m wooden poles, each which carries 1 no. 3.1m omni antenna, 1 no. dish, together with associated equipment, cabling, GPS antenna, 2 no. 3m gantry poles, cabinet, fencing and existing access track. The 2 no. existing antennas are for use by the Emergency Services (Garda, Ambulance and Fire Brigade) for the National Digital Radio Service as previously granted under local authority reference 09/7178

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5667

• 28 Sept 2009Conditional

  Construction of 2no. 10m wooden poles each to carry 1 no. 3.1m omni antenna, 1 no. dish, together with associated equipment, cabling, GPS antenna, 2 no. 3m gantry poles, cabinet, fencing and extension to the existing access track. The 2no. proposed antennae are for use by the Emergency Services (Garda, Ambulance & Fire Brigade) for a new National Digital Radio Service

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/7178

• 10 Sept 2009Incompleted application

  The construction of 2no. 10m wooden poles, each to carry 1no. 3.1m omni antenna, 1no. dish, together with associated equipment, cabling, GPS antenna, 2no. 3m gantry poles, cabinet, fencing & an extension to the existing access track. The 2no. proposed antennae are for use by the Emergency Services (Garda, Ambulance & Fire Brigade) for a new National Digital Radio Service

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/6993

• 6 Jul 2009Conditional

  Construction of extension to existing dwellinghouse and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/6248

• 21 Dec 2006Conditional

  Construction of slatted house, calf house and stables, silage slab and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/13655

• 13 Oct 2005Conditional

  Dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/7480

• 11 Mar 2005Conditional

  Dwellinghouse

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 05/1458

• 25 Nov 2004Conditional

  Dwellinghouse and garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/8676

• 15 Apr 2004Conditional

  Retention of dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/2524

• 5 Feb 2004Conditional

  Dormer dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/621

• 11 Aug 2003Conditional

  Dormer bungalow

  Approval · Cork County Council, 03/3996

• 25 Jun 2003Conditional

  Dwellinghouse and garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 03/3105

• 23 Apr 2003Conditional

  Dwellinghouse and domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 03/1889

• 13 Mar 2003Conditional

  Dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 03/1090

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: Lower River Shannon SAC 002165
• Special Protection Area: Stack's to Mullaghareirk Mountains, West Limerick Hills and Mount Eagle SPA 004161

Recorded monuments

• CO004-023 Earthwork
  Description

  In pasture, on W-facing slope overlooking Breanagh River. Hachured on 1904 OS 6-inch map as circular depression; on 1935 OS 6-inch map as subcircular mound (c. 15m E-W; c. 10m N-S) abutting field fence on W side. No visible surface trace of site. 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

• CO004-024 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, on SE-facing slope and adjacent to stream. Horseshoe-shaped mound of burnt material (19m E-W; 15.5m N-S; H 1m); opening faces NNE. Five stones (0.3m x 0.2m) exposed along rim of opening, possibly remains of revetment. Probably one of four fulachta fiadh recorded by Bowman (1934, 438) in townland (see 11112). 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

• CO004-025 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, on gentle N-facing slope. Partially levelled oval mound of burnt material (15m WNW-ESE; 19.4m NE-SW; H 1m); cutting (max. Wth 5m) runs N-S through centre; N and S ends partially levelled; W side also cut into. Possible opening on S side. Probably one of four fulachta fiadh recorded by Bowman (1934, 438) in townland (see 11112). 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

• CO004-026 Kiln - lime
  Description

  Roadside, built against natural slope; early 20th-century lime kiln. Random-rubble shale front wall (L 7.1m; H 5m) faces E and retains earthen core. Stone-arched recess (H 1.76m; Wth 2.86m), rear filled with collapsed core. Ledge above recess on front elevation. Overgrown stone-lined funnel. 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

• CO013-008 Standing stone
  Description

  Not marked on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. Recorded by OS Field Memoranda (1933) as standing stone 2ft 2in H, 1ft 2in wide by 11in. In forestry, on gentle S-facing slope. Stone removed. Probably stone recorded by Bowman (1934, 437) in P. Lane's '...5ft by 2ft 8in by 6in - recumbent'. 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

• CO013-009 Mound
  Description

  In forested boggy ground, on gentle S-facing slope. No visible surface trace. Hachured on 1936 OS 6-inch map as mound (diam. c. 7m). Recorded as 'a small mound which some old residents of the district call an Old Fort' (diam. 7yd; H 3ft); section shows mound with sloping sides and flat top (c. 6ft across) (OS Field Memoranda 1933). 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

• CO013-010 Burial ground
  Description

  Not shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. In rough grazing. Subcircular area (17m N-S; 14.8m E-W) with perimeter defined by concentrated scatter of stones most notable on E side; slight scarp helps to define edge on NW side. Interior rough with small stones protruding from surface. Similarly described in 1933 when it was known locally as 'The Little Church Yard' though there was no tradition of burials taking place here within living memory (OS Field Memoranda 1933). Possible church site (14513) and hospital (14784) c. 120m to W. 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

• CO013-011001 Hospital
  Description

  In pasture, atop hill. No visible surface trace of site. Depicted only on 1936 OS 6-inch map as roofless rectangular structure, open-ended to N. Described by OS Field Memoranda (1933) as 'a small enclosure...measuring eleven yards long and 4 yards wide, 1 foot high and 2 foot wide and is composed of earth and stone'. Bowman (1934, 437-8) recorded that 'An Sean-Oisbedeal - The Old Hospital, in P. Lane's... had accommodation for 6 persons', which, according to local tradition, was use during The Famine. Church (14513) immediately to E; burial ground (11993) c. 130m to E. 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

• CO013-011002 Church
  Description

  Not shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. Marked on 1936 OS 6-inch map as 'church (site of)'; recorded by OS Field Memoranda (1933), as 'a small enclosure...28ft long, 13ft wide, 1foot high and 2ft wide...composed of stones and earth'. In rough grazing on S-facing slope. According to local information, tradition of church here. Bowman (1934, 437) named it 'An Teampall...site of a church'. No visible surface trace remains. Hospital (14784) in same field a short distance to W; possible burial (11993) and stone row (9839) in adjoining field to E; burial ground (14138) c. 110m to E. 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

• CO013-011003 Burial
  Description

  Not marked on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps; shown as standing stone named Dallán on 1936 OS 6-inch map. In bogland, on hilltop, c. 10m to WSW of stone row (CO013-01104-). Removed; no visible surface trace. Described by OS Field Momoranda (1933) as stone (L c. 5ft) 'covered with heather and earth', exposed at one end (6in T) where it is 'raised about 6in off the ground', with each side resting on smaller stones; an 'old resident when referring to this particular spot called it Sean Uaig or Old Grave'. 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

• CO013-011004 Stone row
  Description

  In rough pasture, on top of spur on E side of Breanagh River valley. Row of four low stones, aligned E-W, 7.25m in overall length. East stone is 0.8m L, 0.2m T and 0.7m H. Second stone, 0.95m to W, is 0.65m L, 0.25m T and 0.95m H. Third stone, 1.6m from last, is 0.65m L, 0.22m T and 0.8m H. Fourth stone, 1.7m to W, is 0.85m L, 0.3m T and 0.9m H. Not all stones are firmly set. Hospital (14251) c. 50m to WNW; church (14513) c. 40m to W; burial (11993) c. 20m to WSW. 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

• CO013-013 Mound
  Description

  In marshy ground, c. 40m NE of bend in stream. Hachured on 1936 OS 6-inch map as circular mound (diam. c. 10m) with arc of bank immediately to NW. Area inaccessible due to swampy conditions. Visible in aerial photograph (GSIAP, R660, May 1977) as differential growth patterns. Nature of site unknown. 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

• CO013-014 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, to W of stream. Grass-covered spread of burnt material. Probably one of four fulachta fiadh recorded by Bowman (1934, 438) in townland (see 11112). 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

• Breanagh Bridge, bridge, 1800–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Single-arch limestone road bridge, built c. 1820, over Breanagh River. Coursed snecked rubble walls curving to terminate in square-plan piers with tooled limestone caps. Tooled limestone voussoirs to elliptical arch, with moulded surround and having dressed stone string course above. Concrete copings to parapet walls. Wall-mounted cast-iron post box with raised 'V.R' royal cipher, c.1890, set in south-west pier.

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

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Knockaclarig.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both 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.

• Knockaclarig, Rockchapel5 sales

Name

Knockaclarig · Cnoc an Chláraigh

Area

4,420,268 m² (442.03 ha, 1,092.27 acres)

Civil parish

Kilmeen (Kanturk Ra), and its townlands

Barony

Duhallow

Electoral division

Clonfert West, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Clonfert West electoral division: 150 people in 64 households; 86% of households own their home; 18% of homes were built since 2001; 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Cappaphaudeen, Cloghvoula, Glenacarney, Glennakeel North, Glennakeel West, Knockahorrea West, Knockatooan, Knockawinna (Co. Kerry), Tooreenfineen

Placenames

Knockaclarig 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.