and the Edwardian houses adjacent to the chapel were also constructed around this time (1910). The university building (geography) adjacent to these houses was constructed in 1928. 1.177 Dwellings along College Road were primarily constructed due to their proximity to UCC in the latter part of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century, followed by the construction of Horgan’s Buildings and dwellings along Magazine Road and Perrott Avenue in the 1920s. Gaol Walk was the primary access bridge to the city and was constructed in 1835. Donovan’s bridge was constructed in 1902 and acted as an additional primary access route to the city, with the UCC entrance bridge from Western Road being constructed in 1916. 1.178 The Poor Claire Colettine Monastery was developed in 1914 and the Bon Secour Hospital was also developed at this time (c.1915) adding to the existing institutional buildings in the vicinity. 1.179 It is proposed to extend the ACA to include the east end of College Road towards Gillabbey St. and Connaught Avenue.
with Donovan’s bridge being constructed much later and acting as an additional primary access route to the city. The UCC entrance bridge from Western Road was constructed after this. 1.182 Ancillary to the institutional uses, the area is primarily made up of medium density short terraced two and three-storey housing, and some retail and commercial uses. The dwellings along College Road were constructed in the latter part of the 19th century and during the early 20th century, followed by the construction of Horgan’s Buildings and dwellings along Magazine Road and Perrott Avenue in 1920s. Many infill developments between College Road and Magazine Road took place in the 20th century.
Building Typology
1.183 The area’s building stock ranges from the 19th to 20th century but is mainly characterised by the 19th and 20th century university buildings, and 19th and 20th century short terraced two and three-storey houses which line the main thoroughfares. 1.184 The variety of buildings on the universities main campus provides a range of styles and finishes. The mid-19th century quadrangle, observatory and Windle buildings are finished in limestone, as is the early 20th century Honan Chapel. These are the standout limestone finished buildings on the university’s main campus and the remaining buildings on the main campus primarily consist of limestone, rendered, roughcast rendered or brickwork finishes. 1.185 There are several examples of 19th century dwellings along College Road which can be identified by their recess from the roadway, gable dormers, arched windows to an upper floor and many also retaining redbrick chimneys. The remaining buildings in this ACA are primarily 20th century dwellings which follow the original street pattern of College Road and Magazine Road, whilst also lining the throughways between these main thoroughfares.
Statement of Character
1.180 This area is important in terms of its historical, architectural and social significance. The majority of the current street pattern, particularly College Road, formerly Gaol Road, and Magazine Road reflects the street pattern of the late 19th century. College road acts as the main thoroughfare with Magazine Road acting as the secondary thoroughfare, and the two are connected by relatively narrow roadways. 1.181 The focal point of this area was initially the County Gaol, but the university’s main campus after its opening in 1849 became the main focal point. The area contains a cluster of institutional uses and the university dictates the primary activities of the area. Gaol Walk was the primary access bridge to the city
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
Volume 3 I Part 1
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