Section 2 Buildings at Risk
6 John Redmond Street
Weighmaster’s House, Church Street
Warehouses Rear of 393 Blarney Street
Buildings at Risk Unless maintained in active use, historic structures become vacant and at risk of dereliction and structural collapse. Repair and maintenance of these structures requires advice from conservation specialists, and application of traditional skills and materials, making adaptive re-use and maintenance more costly compared to modern buildings. The buildings listed in this section all suffer from lack of maintenance, vacancy and in some cases, lack of statutory protection. Despite their condition, each building has a unique contribution to the streetscapes of Shandon and the character of the shandon Conservation Area. Each building requires a sensitive approach to its repairs and adaptive re-use, ensuring the new use is appropriate to the nature of the building and its spatial qualities, as well as its special character. There are many other more modest structures in Shandon, the losst of which due to neglect and lack of active use will be detrimental to the character of the area.
CCC Development Plan Policy Chapter 8 Heritage, Arts and Culture
Assistance for Protected Structures and Buildings in Architectural Conservation Areas 8.37 Cork City Council will assist owners / managers with conservation advice and, subject to professional and financial capacity, by means of other supports, including by the operation of targeted grant schemes, such as the Architectural Conservation Area Grant Scheme, or other grants or tax incentives provided locally or nationally.
A gable-fronted structure historically associated with the Butter Exchange, and previously occupied by the Weighmaster in charge of quality control of the butter goods. Following the Butter Exchange fire in 1976, where most of the Butter Exchange interior was lost, the Weighmaster’s House survived and retains ornate curved timber beams. Weighmaster’s House is highly significant as part of the history of the area’s butter trade, and its restoration for public use should be prioritised. At present, the roof is part collapsed and the unique timber beams are in danger of being lost. The building requires urgent repair works.
A pair of gable-fronted two-bay two-storey houses, c. 1850, derelict. The buildings have an unusual form, with a chimney in the centre of the eastern end of terrace building. The end of terrace is on NIAH record, with the adjoining building unrecorded on NIAH. The building has social significance in its association with the Butter Exchange Band, who used to practice there. The collapsed roof and poor condition of the interior, containing remains of a mezzanine level, and the blocked shopfronts negatively impact the key view along John Redmond street towards the Butter Exchange portico.
Warehouse building c.1855, derelict, on NIAH record. The warehouse is hidden behind gated entrance from Broguemaker’s Hill. It is part of the industrial heritage of the area and is a fine example of the warehouse typology of Shandon. Due to its location in a potential infil site, and deteriorating state, the building should be safeguarded for adaptive re-use and protected from demolition.
It is recommended thewarehouse is added to the Cork City Council Record of Protected Structures.
Project: Historic Character Assessment Client: Cork City Council
Date:
15/10/2024
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