Rossmackowen Commons

21 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Rossmackowen Commons, from 329 m² to 9,542,086 m² (954.21 ha, 2,357.9 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 61 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 8 Nov 2000Refused

  Removal of rockfill material

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 00/6712

• 23 Apr 1999Conditional

  Dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 99/2046

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: Glanmore Bog SAC 001879
• Natural Heritage Area: Hungry Hill Bog NHA 001059
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Glanmore Bog 001879

Recorded monuments

• CO115-039002 Standing stone
  Description

  On lower S slopes of Hungry Hill overlooking Bantry Bay. Rectangular stone aligned N-S (H 1.45m; 1.25m x 0.35m). (O'Brien 1970, 15). 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

• CO115-039003 Standing stone
  Description

  In bogland looking S over Bantry Bay. Irregular stone aligned NE-SW (H 1.5m; 1.3m x 0.3m). (O'Brien 1970, 15). 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

• CO115-041 Mass-rock
  Description

  At base of cliff face on SW slopes of Hungry Hill. Block of sandstone (H 0.9m; Wth 1.2m), roughly shaped to serve as an altar. Natural cave c. 6m further up cliff face said to have been used as priests hide-out in penal times (O'Brien 1970, 22). 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

• CO115-071 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In mountain pasture, on level patch of ground on E side of Owgarriff river. Low cairn (4m N-S; 4m E-W) of smallish stone (c. 0.5m x c. 0.5m x c. 0.4m).Could be remains of robbed cairn. Local legend says "Hag of Beara" buried in this valley. 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

• CO115-106001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a rise in an area of cutaway bog, on a SE-facing slope and within a network of pre-bog field boundaries (CO115-106004-). The remains of a circular hut site (7.2m E-W; 7m N-S) defined by traces of an inner and outer row of contiguous upright slabs (T 0.8m; H up to 0.35m) with a sod-covered infill of smaller stones and earth. The hut site is best preserved along the N-NE arc. Another hut site (CO115-106007-) is 4m to the S. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in an area of cutaway bog on a SE-facing slope and within a network of pre-bog field boundaries (CO115-106004-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3m) defined by a stone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.2m) which has collapsed inwards, partially obscuring the interior. The remaining lower course of the wall protrudes above the surface of the bog. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in an area of cutaway bog on an E-facing slope and within a network of pre-bog field boundaries (CO115-106004-). The remains of a circular hut site (6.4m E-W; 6m N-S) defined by traces of an inner and outer row of contiguous upright slabs (T 1.1m; H 0.1-0.85m) with a sod-covered infill of smaller stones and earth. The enclosing element is best preserved along the SW-NE arc. A break (Wth 0.8m) at the SE may indicate the entrance location. A cairn (CO115-106008-) is c. 25m to the NE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106004 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in an area of cutaway bog, on a SE-facing slope. Turf-cutting has exposed a network of relict stone field boundaries (max. T 0.6m; H 0.1-0.35m) that occurs intermittently throughout a roughly rectangular area (c. 750m NW-SE; c. 400m NE-SW). The collapsed walls are mainly curvilinear and protrude above the surface of the remaining shallow bog. Many of the stones are upright and are set at right angles to the line of the wall. Several gaps occur and occasionally the walls run on into small areas of deeper uncut bog. There are five cairns (CO115-106005-, CO115-106006-, CO115-106008-, CO115-106009-, CO115-106010-) and five hut sites (CO115-106001-, CO115-106002-, CO115-106003-, CO115-106007-, CO115-106011-) within this field boundary network. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106005 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in an area of cutaway bog, on a SE-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-106004-). This oval-shaped cairn (4m NW-SE; 2.9m NE-SW; H 0.55m) is largely obscured by gorse-covered sod, though some stones are exposed along the SE arc. There is another cairn (CO115-106006-) situated 16m to the NE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106006 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in an area of cutaway bog, on a SE-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-106004-). This oval-shaped cairn (5m E-W; 3.8m N-S; H 0.55m) is largely obscured by gorse-covered sod, though some stones are exposed on the top and along the sides. There is another cairn (CO115-106005-) situated 16m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106007 Hut site
  Description

  In rough pasture, on a rise in an area of cutaway bog on a SE-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-106004-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 4m) defined by a jumbled stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.45m), which has collapsed inwards obscuring the interior. Another hut site (CO115-106001-) is 4m to the N. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106008 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in an area of cutaway bog, on an E-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-106004-). This circular cairn (diam. 3.6m; H 0.6m), which consists of a variety of stones, is partially obscured by gorse-covered sod, though some stones are exposed along the E and W arcs. There is a hut site (CO115-106003-) c. 25m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106009 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in an area of cutaway bog, on an E-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-106004-). This circular cairn (diam. 3m; H 0.75m) consists of a variety of both large and small stones, which are exposed intermittently through the gorse-covered sod. Large stones are exposed mainly along the W arc. Another cairn (CO115-106010-) is c. 6m to the E. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106010 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in an area of cutaway bog, on an E-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-106004-). This circular cairn (diam. 2.4m; H 0.7m) consists of smaller stones in the core and larger stones along the perimeter and on the top. It is partially obscured by grass and gorse-covered sod. Another cairn (CO115-106009-) is c. 6m to the W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-106011 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in an area of cutaway bog, on an E-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO115-106004-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3m) defined by a jumbled stone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.3m), which has collapsed inwards. The level interior, which is partially covered with rubble, is raised (H 0.4m) at the E and cut (D 0.3m) into the upslope at the W to compensate for the hillslope. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-107 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a level E-W terrace on a S-facing rocky slope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.6m) defined by a stone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.2m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. Some loose stones are scattered along the perimeter of the hut site. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-108 Hut site
  Description

  In rough peaty hill pasture, on a break on a NW-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (2.4m E-W; 2.3m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. Another hut site (CO115-109----) and an enclosure (CO115-109----) are c. 50m to the E. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-109 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough peaty hill pasture, on a NW-facing slope overlooking Coomnagapple Glen on the W side of Hungry Hill. An oval area (c. 6.8m N-S; 4.8m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.3m). Contiguous upright slabs (H 0.65m) were noted along the S arc. The interior is cut (D 0.4m) into the upslope along the SE-S arc to compensate for the hillslope. There is a break in the wall at the SE. The base course of the linear E-W wall (T 0.55m; H 0.2m) crosses the S half of the interior. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-145 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in cutaway bog in the level saddle to the N of Holly Hill. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3.8m) defined by upright contiguous slabs (T 0.1-0.2m; H 0.4m) which protrude intermittently above the surface of a boggy bank (Wth c. 0.6m). The hut site was exposed by turf-cutting and is best preserved along the NW and SW arcs. Some slabs lean outwards and one example (L 1m; H 0.4m; T 0.1m) at the NE is held in place by an external support stone. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-146001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break on a steep E-facing peaty slope. The jumbled remains of a circular hut site (diam. 4m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.4m). The level interior, which is partially obscured by rubble, is raised (0.2m) at the E and cut (D 0.3m) into the upslope at the W to compensate for the hillslope. Another hut site (CO115-116002-) is 4m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-146002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break on a steep E-facing peaty slope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.8m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.3m). Stones from the collapsed wall are scattered along the perimeter. The hut site is raised (H 0.3m) at the E and cut (D 0.2m) into the upslope at the W, creating a level interior. There is a hut site (CO115-116001-) 4m to the NE and another hut site (CO115-116003-) is 4m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO115-146003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break on a steep E-facing peaty slope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3.2m) defined by a jumbled stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.3m). Some stones from the wall are scattered along the perimeter of the hut site. The level interior is raised (H 0.1m) at the E and cut (D 0.2m) into the upslope at the W to compensate for the hillslope. Another hut site (CO115-116002-) is 4m to the NE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-020 Standing stone
  Description

  On the S foothills of Hungry Hill in area of shelved rock outcrop. No visible surface trace. O'Brien (1970, 14) refers to "the Darriheendermot pillar stone" here and remarks that frequent searches by himself have failed to reveal any monument. 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

• CO116-028 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, on the N bank of a stream. The remains of a horseshoe-shaped mound (7m E-W; 5m N-S; H 0.5m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil. The opening (Wth 3.7m) faces S. Both of the gorse-covered arms of the fulacht fia rise to a height of 0.5m and decrease in height towards the N side, which is largely eroded and enveloped in bog. Another fulacht fia (CO116-029----) lies c. 60m to the NE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-029 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, on the N bank of a stream. A horseshoe-shaped gorse-covered mound (10.4m E-W; 7.4m N-S; H 1.2m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil. The opening (Wth 4m) faces marshy ground to the N. The S side of the mound is partially eroded exposing heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil as well as some large stones. Another fulacht fia (CO116-028----) lies c. 60m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-029001 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough peaty ground, with occasional outcropping rock and surface boulders, on a W-facing slope at the foot of Hungry Hill. Turf-cutting has exposed the remains of relict stone field boundaries (T 0.7m; H 0.6m) which extend intermittently in a general N-S direction in a roughly rectangular area (c. 180m E-W; c. 70m N-S). The relict boundaries are located to the S of a stream that flows into Park Lake to the W. Two fulachtaí fia (CO116-028----, CO116-029----) are situated to the N of this stream. The relict field boundaries curve slightly to incorporate large boulders and it appears that the wall material may have originated mainly from field clearance. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-030 Hut site
  Description

  In rough peaty hill pasture, with a scatter of surface stones and occasional outcropping rock, on the W bank of a stream on the lower S-facing slopes of Hungry Hill. The remains of a circular hut site (4.6m E-W; 4.3m N-S) defined by a partially sod-covered, jumbled, stone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.3m). The level interior is raised (H 0.25m) at the S and cut (D 0.15m) into the upslope at the N to compensate for the hillslope. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-031 Hut site
  Description

  On rough mountain grazing, on a sheltered terrace at the foot of a cliff, on the steep W-facing slopes of Hungry Hill. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.3m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T c. 0.65m; H 0.7m) the base course of which is embedded in blanket bog. The entrance (Wth 0.45m) is located at the NW and is defined by an upright slab on its NW side. Rubble is scattered along the perimeter of the hut site. There is a waterfall to the SE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-032 Hut site
  Description

  In rough mountain grazing, on a mantle of blanket bog, on a terrace on the steep W-facing slope of Hungry Hill. The remains of an oval hut site (2.4m N-S; 1.9m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T c. 0.6m; H 0.65m). The hut site is cut (D 0.5m) into the upslope at the ESE and is built up (H 0.2m) externally on the downslope at the W to compensate for the hillslope. There is some rubble scattered on the downslope. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-033 Hut site
  Description

  On rough mountain grazing, in a sheltered hollow, on the steep W-facing slopes of Hungry Hill. The poorly preserved remains of an oval hut site (2.7m E-W; 1.8m N-S) defined by the base courses of a collapsed drystone wall (T c. 0.6m; H 0.45m). The base course, which is partly grassed over, is embedded in the bog cover. Rubble is scattered along the perimeter. The hut site is cut (D 0.2m) into the upslope at the N and is built up (H 0.1m) externally at the S, creating a level interior. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-033001 Hut site
  Description

  On rough mountain grazing in a sheltered hollow, on the steep W-facing slopes of Hungry Hill. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3.4m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T c. 0.65m; H 0.7m). Some large base stones are embedded in bog cover. Rubble from the collapsed upper courses is scattered externally along the perimeter of the hut site. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-033002 Hut site
  Description

  On rough mountain grazing, in a sheltered hollow, on the steep W-facing slopes of Hungry Hill. The remains of a circular hut site (2.9m N-S; 2.8m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T c. 0.65m; H 0.2m). The base stones of the wall protrude above the deep bog. The hut site is cut (D 0.1m) into the slight upslope at N. Rushes grow in the interior. A gap along the NW arc may mark the entrance location. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-034001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, on the W bank of a stream. An irregular mound (10m N-S; 6m E-W; H 0.8m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil, largely covered with gorse and heather. Burnt material is exposed intermittently along the eroding W bank of the stream, where a shallow depression indicates the remains of the opening of the fulacht fia. An enclosure (CO116-034002-) lies c. 50m to the SE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-034002 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough peaty hill pasture with occasional surface boulders, on the lower S-facing slopes of Hungry Hill. A circular area (9.4m E-W; 8.8m N-S) is defined by the jumbled remains of a partially sod-covered stone wall (T 1m; H 0.35m). The level interior is raised (H 1.3m) at S and cut into the upslope (D 0.7m) at N to compensate for the hillslope. Rubble is scattered along the perimeter, especially downslope to the S. Small mounds of stones to the W of the enclosure appear to be clearance cairns. A fulacht fia (CO116-034001-) lies c. 50m to the NW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-044 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough hill pasture on the E bank of a stream. A crescent-shaped mound (8.5m N-S; 5.4m E-W; H 0.85m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil. The opening (Wth 2.2m) faces W. The mound, which is partially covered by gorse and heather, is eroded at its N and S ends. Burnt material is exposed mainly on its SW side. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-045 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In rough mountain pasture, in a boggy area, 30m to the N of the summit of Hungry Hill. Erosion of the bog cover has exposed the NW portion of a circular cairn (diam. 5m; H 0.9m). The cairn is still partially covered by bog (D c. 0.8m) SE-SSW. Much of the material from the NW half of the cairn has spilled downslope onto the exposed clay surface to the NW, revealing the original kerbing along the W-NE arc of the cairn. The SE half of the cairn survives best and contains a variety of stone slabs. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-046 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break on a steep S-facing rocky slope, overlooking Bere Island and Bantry Bay. The remains of a circular hut site (4.1m N-S; 4m E-W) defined by a bank (Wth 0.55m; H 0.2m) from which stones protrude intermittently. The level interior is in pasture and is raised (H 0.2m) at the S to compensate for the hillslope. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-048001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a sheltered valley on the W-facing slopes of Hungry Hill. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.6m) defined by the lower course of a stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.1m) which protrudes intermittently above the surface of the bog. Another hut site (CO116-048003-) is c. 20m to the NE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-048002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a sheltered valley on the W-facing slopes of Hungry Hill. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.2m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.45m; H 0.4m). Rubble is scattered around the perimeter, especially along the S-W arc. Another hut site (CO116-048003-) is c. 50m to the NW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO116-048003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the S bank of a river, in a sheltered valley on the W-facing slopes of Hungry Hill. The remains of a D-shaped hut site (2.5m E-W) defined by a curving drystone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.3m) with straight E side (L 3.2m). Rubble is scattered in the level interior. Another hut site (CO116-048001-) is c. 20m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Rossmackowen Commons.

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 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

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

Terrain model

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

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.

No address of the register names Rossmackowen Commons with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Rossmackowen Commons · Ros Mhic Eoghain

Area

9,926,049 m² (992.6 ha, 2,452.78 acres)

Civil parish

Killaconenagh, and its townlands

Barony

Bear

Electoral division

Curryglass, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Curryglass electoral division: 427 people in 179 households; 86% of households own their home; 29% of homes were built since 2001; 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 26% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Aghabeg, Ballard Commons, Bohernoe, Cappaghavuckee, Carrig, Clogher, Coomgira, Curraduff, Curragh, Curryglass, Derreeny, Dromgare, Glanmore (Co. Kerry), Gortagenerick, Gortagraffer, Gortsallagh, Gowlane, Iskanamucky, Keamnalicky, Knockacullin, Knockane, Lyre, Park, Scart, Shanacoumha, Tooreen, Tooreen Beg

Placenames

Rossmackowen Commons on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

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