Section 2 Features Particular to Shandon
Stone Walls Laneways
Street Surfaces Kerbs and Thresholds
Street Art Murals and Wall Features
Laneway Steps and Railings
Shopfronts Shandon St
Features Streetscape and building features are part of the special character of Shandon. They add to the richness of the public realm and contribute to the personality of the area. Identifying and safeguarding these features, which are of special architectural, historic, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest, serves to preserve the character of the Shandon Architectural conservation area. Removing or altering these features, even if they were to be reinstated, tends to negatively affect their character. Repair must be undertaken in situ where possible, with specialist conservation advice and using traditional skills. The stone street surface finishes, where they survive, display a patina of age and dradual wearing over time. They often exemplify traditional skills and materials, seen in the surface treatment, narrow joints and use of local natural stone. The few remaining historic shopfronts of Shandon Street are part of its social and economic history, and form a significant contribution to the streetscape. CCC Development Plan Policy Chapter 8 Heritage, Arts and Culture Elements of Built Heritage which Contribute to the Identity & Sense of Place 8.39 Many non-structural elements such as curtilage features, historic gardens, stone walls, historic ironwork, plaques and street furniture (post boxes, horse troughs, mooring bollards and quayside features, historic ironwork etc.) form an integral part of the urban landscape or provide significant historic references which contribute to the identity of the city and its hinterland. Cork City Council will seek to protect important elements of the built heritage and their settings as appropriate.
Leitrim St
Widderling Lane
Waggett’s Lane
Shandon St Threshold
Project: Historic Character Assessment Client: Cork City Council
Date:
15/10/2024
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