ACA Blackrock Road Sub-Area C: Blackrock Village 1.119 This sub-area is centred on Blackrock Pier which also serves as a focal point for the village centre. Early 19th century terraced housing along Church Road, provide a fine example of Edwardian suburban housing, many retaining much of their architectural detail with well executed render- detailing being of particular note. The influence of the art and craft movement is apparent in the design of the larger semidetached dwellings along Blackrock Marina, many sporting river-facing balconies. The area also contains a number of religious institutions, churches and schools, set on larger sites set back from the terraced dwellings and shops including the 18th century Ursuline Convent and its grounds. As an important Catholic building of its time, it was designed to be viewed from the river and the northern side of the river valley and served as a symbol of Catholic resurgence and power in a time of fading religious contention.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
Volume 3 I Part 1
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