Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Quay
Athy, County Kildare, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Athy
- County
- Kildare
- Country
- Ireland
- First-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- SMR number
- KD035-022022-
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The National Monuments Service's description
According to Bradley et al. (1986a, vol. 1, 43), 'It is probable that there were quays on the Barrow from at least the late thirteenth century when the passage of boats from New Ross to Athy is first referred to (Mills 1905, 202). Although their precise location is not recorded, a likely location would appear to be S of the bridge (KD035-0220008-) possibly in the vicinity of the present Barrow Quay.'
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 11 December 2013
References
Bradley, J., Halpin, A., and King, H.A. 1986 Urban Archaeological Survey - County Kildare (4 vols.). Unpublished report commissioned by the Office of Public Works, Dublin.