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Town defences

Collegepark, Bishopsmeadows (crannagh By., Kilkenny Rural Ed), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. Patrick'S Par.), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. Mary’s Par.), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. John'S Par.), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. Canice Par.), County Kilkenny, Ireland

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Townland
Collegepark, Bishopsmeadows (crannagh By., Kilkenny Rural Ed), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. Patrick'S Par.), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. Mary’s Par.), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. John'S Par.), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. Canice Par.)
County
Kilkenny
Country
Ireland
Coordinates
52.65570, -7.25801
SMR number
KK019-026001-

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).

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The National Monuments Service's description

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded.  To access available  information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage,  The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

See attached photographs:
KK019-026001-_01 Talbot's Tower
KK019-026001-_02 A 15th/16th-century stretch of the town wall of the Hightown was recorded  by Cóilín Ó Drisceoil (07E0366) on the S bank of the river Breagagh at No. 6 Watergate Street 
KK019-026001-_03 A 15th/16th-century stretch of the town wall of the Hightown was recorded  by Cóilín Ó Drisceoil (07E0366) on the S bank of the river Breagagh at No. 6 Watergate Street 
KK019-026001-_04 Profile of town wall on Abbey Street, E-facing section (E38330)

Nearby in the register

Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

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