Bawnatemple

19 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Bawnatemple, from 514 m² to 380,304 m² (38.03 ha, 93.98 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 17 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Bawnatemple 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.

• 22 Jul 2026F.i. consultees/awaiting recommendation

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1951

• 5 Dec 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6681

• 28 Nov 2025Application withdrawn

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6617

• 24 Aug 2022Conditional

  Retention of sun room extension to the side of the existing dwelling house and retention of change of front elevation consisting of replacing garage door with glass doors

  Retention · Cork County Council, 22/5937

• 20 Jul 2022Conditional permission

  Permission for new public playground, ancillary parking area, boundary fencing, site access roadway, existing agricultural entrance upgraded for use as site entrance, new agricultural site entrance and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5693

• 17 Jun 2022Incompleted application

  Permission for new public playground, ancillary parking area, boundary fencing, site access roadway, site entrance to serve site and adjacent agricultural land and associated works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5414

• 17 May 2022Conditional

  Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling with attached granny flat, upgrading existing waste water treatment unit and percolation area, construct a new vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5146

• 24 Sept 2021Conditional

  The construction of dwellinghouse, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, new entrance, together with all other ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6627

• 25 Nov 2020Withdrawn

  Construction of new dwellinghouse, domestic garage, new entrance, waste water treatment system together with all other ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6637

• 3 Apr 2019Withdrawn

  A dwellinghouse, a domestic garage, an effluent treatment system and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4819

• 20 Apr 2018Conditional

  Dwellinghouse, effluent treatment system and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/4992

• 25 Oct 2017Withdrawn

  Dwelling house, an effluent treatment system and associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6780

• 8 Apr 2015Conditional

  Construction of (1) new single storey extension to side of existing school building to accommodate 1no. classroom with sanitary facilities, 1no. learning support room, 1no. general resource room, 1no. store room and access corridor, (2) internal alterations to adjoining classroom to provide new access corridor from new extension, (3) alterations to existing car parking layout, (4) extensions and upgrading of existing on-site effluent treatment plant and irrigation area serving school, and (5) all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/4686

• 23 Jan 2015Conditional

  Retention of alterations to ground floor window design from that permitted under Planning Reg. No. 04/8941 and permission for retention of first floor window on south west elevation. Planning permission is also sought for extension to existing dwellinghouse and permission for a domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/4112

• 5 Apr 2007Conditional

  Construction of cubicle house and effluent tanks

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/6869

• 13 Mar 2007Conditional

  Dwellinghouse and garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/5976

• 28 Jul 2006Conditional

  Construction of extension to school, installation of small treatment plant and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/9331

• 30 Nov 2005Conditional

  Demolition of existing derelict farmhouse and stables and construction of two storey dwelling and garage/store, replace existing septic tank with treatment unit and new entrance

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/8814

• 15 Nov 2005Incompleted application

  Demolition of existing derelict farmhouse and stables and construction of two storey dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/8410

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 the townland of Bawnatemple.

Recorded monuments

• CO071-108001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  On S-facing slope, to S of River Lee. Roughly-circular area (c. 210m N-S; c. 280m E-W) enclosed E->SW by earthen field fence built atop remains of earlier earthen bank (H 1.4m); from SW->NE by partially collapsed roughly coursed stone wall (H 1m; Wth 0.8m), in places built atop rock outcrop; roadway skirts site from NE->E. Interior bisected by roadway running roughly NE-SW; land NW of road is mixture of pasture and rock outcropping with copse of trees in NE quadrant; land SE of road is pasture. Interior slopes down from N to S. Within enclosure, almost in a central position and immediately N of road, is rectangular graveyard (CO071-108002-), enclosing site of ancient parish church of Cannaway and of C of I church. Souterrain (CO071-108006-) recorded in SW quandrant of enclosure and cross-inscribed stone (CO071-108005-) found in NW quadrant of graveyard. Bullaun stone (9217) found c. 90m W of enclosure. Hurley and O'Flaherty (1981, 58-9) noted that, although Bawnatemple is clearly an early ecclesiastical site, the earliest unequivocal reference to it is in decretal letter of Innocent III 1199. Traditionally site associated with St Brendan the Navigator, though according to Hurley and O'Flaherty (ibid.) this is 'extremely tenuous'. 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

• CO071-108002 Graveyard
  Description

  In central position within early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO071-108001-); rectangular graveyard (c. 60m SW-NE; c. 25m NW-SE) enclosed by drystone wall. In use; earliest inscribed headstone noted dated 1765; low uninscribed gravestones concentrated towards E end. In centre, site of ancient parish church (CO071-108004-) of Cannaway; no visible surface trace. Church here in ruins by 1639; in 1700 only half the walls were standing (Brady 1863, vol.1, 55-6). In NW corner site of C of I parish church (CO071-108003-), built in 1814 (ibid.,58) and described by Lewis (1837, vol. 1, 248) as 'plain building with a lofty square tower'; in ruins by 1900 and demolished in 1930s (Hartnett 1939, 143); small pile of rubble all that now remains. Ruined rectangular building (long axis N-S) shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map immediately outside N wall of graveyard, towards E end; smaller rectangular structure to W. Hurley and O'Flaherty (1981, 55) conclude from surviving descriptions that former was 'a house which probably belonged to the Longs, the hereditary ecclesiastical family who occupied the site for much of the medieval period'; no visible surface trace of either structure. Stone (CO071-108005-) inscribed with 7th-century Maltese cross found in field immediately to NW in 1970s. 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 Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO071-108003 Church
  Description

  In the NW corner of the graveyard (CO071-108002-) is the site of a C of I parish church, built in 1814 (Brady 1863, vol. 1, 58) and described by Lewis (1837, vol. 1, 248) as a 'plain building with a lofty square tower'; in ruins by 1900 and demolished in 1930s (Hartnett 1939, 143); small pile of rubble all that now remains. 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

• CO071-108004 Church
  Description

  In the centre of a graveyard (CO071-108002-), the site of the ancient parish church of Cannaway; no visible surface trace. Church here in ruins by 1639; in 1700 only half the walls were standing (Brady 1863, vol. 1, 55-6). 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

• CO071-108005 Cross-slab
  Description

  Found in 1970s during ploughing in field immediately NW of graveyard, within early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO071-108001-). Described in detail by Hurley and O'Flaherty (1981, 53-61): sandstone slab (L 0.42m; 0.26m x 0.14m) bearing an incised incomplete circle (max. diam. 0.23m) within which is carved 'a cross of arcs' probably representing a Maltese cross. They conclude that stone was displayed in an upright position, suggest a 7th century date and note similarities with cross slab (9244) from Ballyvourney 19km to W. Stone now in Canovee Primary School. 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

• CO071-108006 Souterrain
  Description

  In S side of early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO071-108001-). Hartnett (1939, 143) notes that, according to the OS Name Books, it was 'rudely built with stones on the sides and covered with large flags'. 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

• CO071-108007 Souterrain
  Description

  In the SW quadrant of an early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO071-108001-). This souterrain was discovered during silage cutting in May 1999 when the ground collapsed. An opening (0.85m x 0.7m) resulting from the collapse allowed access to a small oval earth-cut chamber (1.72m NW-SE; 1.15m NE-SW). The roof of this chamber is 0.6m below present ground level. At SSW, a creepway (Wth c. 0.5m; L 0.6m) leads to a blocked-up construction shaft (H 0.28m) with three courses of stones visible. Another short creepway or opening (Wth 0.86m; L 0.45m) leads from the N side of the chamber to a passage (L 2m; Wth 0.8m). Extending to the SSE from the passage is a shaft which tapers upwards and which is likely to be an air-vent. At the W end of the passage is another creepway (L 0.8m; Wth 0.65m; H c. 0.4m) leading to a large oval chamber (3.5m NE-SW; 1.65m NW-SE; H 0.87m) the base of which is cut into bedrock. There is a blocked-up construction shaft (Wth 0.6m; H 0.65m) at SSW. A small oval creepway (L 0.3m) leads to the WSW into a small annexe (1.64m SSE-NNW; H 0.55m) filled with collapsed material. Another souterrain (CO071-108006-), which is probably stone-built, is indicated on the 1938 OS 6-inch map c. 70m 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

• CO071-109 Standing stone - pair
  Description

  On N-facing slope in Lee River valley. Stones, aligned NE-SW, 1.6m apart; overall length is 3.4m. NE stone is 1m L, 1m T and 1.2m H. SW stone is 0.8m L, 1m T and 1.25m H. (O Nualláin 1988, 245, no. 105) 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

• CO071-110001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In tillage to S of stream. Shown on 1938 OS 6-inch map as mound. No visible surface trace. Second fulacht fiadh (CO071-110002-) adjacent. 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

• CO071-110002 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In tillage, to S of stream. Shown on 1938 OS 6-inch map as mound. No visible surface trace. Second fulacht fiadh (CO071-110001-) adjacent to WNW. 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

• CO071-111001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing. Burnt material noted in drainage channel. Another fulacht fiadh (CO071-111002-) c. 60m to SE and two others further SE(CO071-111003-; CO071-111004-). 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

• CO071-111002 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In marshy ground. Shown on 1938 OS 6-inch map as small mound. Spread of burnt material noted. One of a group of four fulachta fiadh (CO071-111001-; CO071-111003-; CO071-111004-). 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

• CO071-111003 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In marshy ground. Shown on 1938 OS 6-inch map as small mound. Area heavily overgrown and inaccessible. One of a group of four fulachta fiadh (CO071-111001-; CO071-111002-; CO071-111004-). 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

• CO071-111004 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In marshy ground. Shown on 1938 OS 6-inch map as small mound. Area heavily overgrown and inaccessible. One of a group of four fulachta fiadh (CO071-111001-; CO071-111002-; CO071-111003-). 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

• CO071-112 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In pasture. Now overgrown and disused. Remembered locally as once being in holy use. 1840 OS name books recorded 'Tubar Parrinane, A holy well frequented on 24 August and is considered by the superstitious, capable of curing the ague'. 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

• CO071-149 School
  Description

  Roadside, in village of Cannaway. Named 'Cannaway Natl. School Ho.' on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Single-storey, rectangular, gable-ended structure. Front of 6 bays; door in 1st and 6th bays; chimney on each gable. In residential use. Later school built to NW, shown on 1904 OS 6-inch map. 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

Architectural heritage

• St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, church/chapel, 1865–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached cruciform plan gable-fronted Roman Catholic church, dated 1869, having paired openings forming two-bay nave, single-bay transepts and single bay chancel. Entrance porches front (north-east), south-east and north-west elevations. Pitched slate roof with dental eaves course and cast-iron rainwater goods. Bellcote with wrought-iron bell to front elevation, set in breakfront. Lined-and-ruled rendered walls with smooth plinth course. Date plaque to front elevation. Square-headed recesses to openings. Paired lancet opening to nave and transepts having quarry-glazing and cut limestone ends. Paired pointed arch opening to front elevation, with quarry glazing. Shoulder-headed openings to side porches, having recessed pointed arch door openings with timber battened doors. Square-headed opening to front porch with double-leaf timber door. King-post truss timber ceiling to interior, with carved timber gallery to rear and west. Render reredos with marble altar to south. Carved limestone baptismal font. Rendered boundary wall enclosing site, having cast-iron gates to square-profile rendered piers.

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 Bawnatemple, 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 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 Bawnatemple.

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

Name

Bawnatemple · Bán an Teampaill

Area

738,771 m² (73.88 ha, 182.55 acres)

Civil parish

Cannaway, and its townlands

Barony

Muskerry East

Electoral division

Cannaway, the unit of the census

Census 2022

722 people lived in 219 households in the Cannaway electoral division. 92% of households owned their home. 39% of homes were built since 2001. 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Classes, Cooldrum, Coolnacarriga, Coolnasoon, Killinardrish, Lehenagh, Monallig, Shandangan East, Shandangan West

Placenames

Bawnatemple 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.