ACA South Parish Sub-Area A: Cathedral Quarter 1.103 This sub-area, of archaeological, historical, architectural and social significance, is located around the ridge containing Elizabeth Fort on the west, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral at its centre, the 18th century Diocesan Library, sets of walls, railings and gates to the Cathedral and the 18th century Bishop’s Palace on the east. Dean St. immediately adjacent to the north contains terraces of 18th century houses originally associated with the Cathedral precinct. The sub-area is bounded on the south by the buildings of Barrack St., the curving form of the street plots reflecting the original monastic enclosure of the Celtic monastery.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
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