Tag: medieval
A 12th century dog collar from Waterford city
This rare 12th century dog collar was found by archaeologists working in Waterford city. Fashioned out of bronze, it originally…
Mercenaries, Trade and Warfare: The New Ross Macehead
This distinctive late medieval civic mace is currently on display in the Waterford Museum of Treasures. However, its origins lie…
Anglo-Norman Parks in Medieval Ireland: A Review
Anglo-Norman Parks in Medieval Ireland is a brand new book by Four Courts Press. This interesting and informative publication is…
Medieval houses found at Tullyhogue fort, Co. Tyrone
Archaeologists from Queen’s University have uncovered the foundations of a number of medieval houses at Tullyhogue fort, Co. Tyrone, which…
Relic of the True Cross, Waterford City
This relic of the True Cross is associated with Christchurch Cathedral in Waterford city. It consists of a silver, double-armed…
Split down the middle: parti-coloured clothes in 14th century Ireland
In the imaginative and engaging Charter Roll room of the Medieval Waterford Museum, I discovered something that I’d never seen before:…
Beer Money: 13th century tokens from Winetavern Street, Dublin
These distinctive pewter tokens were found by Brendán O’Riordáin during his archaeological excavations at Winetavern Street in Dublin. As its name…
Guiding ships for 800 years: Hook Lighthouse, Co. Wexford
The iconic Hook Head lighthouse represents one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. It stands on the very…
In photos: The ornate medieval stonework at Boyle Abbey, Roscommon
Founded in 1161 AD, by the Cistercian order of monks, Boyle Abbey, Co. Roscommon contains a fine collection of medieval decorated…
A Twelfth Century Hand-Warmer
Dating from the 12th century and decorated in foliate patterns, this small, bronze ball is actually a hand-warmer. Inside the…
