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This book traces the development of the Irish medieval castle from 1169 onwards, drawing on the research and records of the Archaeological Survey.
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DAVID SWEETMAN, MA, FSA, MRIA was chief archaeologist in Duchas (formerly the Office of Public Works). He was general editor of the County Archaeological Inventory Series and has been widely published with many ground-breaking archaeological excavation reports to his credit. He is a member of many academic bodies and learned societies, both in Ireland and abroad.
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In all, this book is a major contribution to the study of Irish castles, and should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in medieval Ireland... New castles have been identified over the course of this work and more information abnout known ones gathered. Sweetman excellently weaves all this new fieldwork and, also, the results of recent excavations of castles, into this volume. --Medieval Archaeology
Can be regarded as the definitive and indispensable work on the subject, the result of over 30 years of excavation, survey and involvement with these numerous and varied structures. A satisfying and eminently readable book. --Casemate
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Hard Back. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 218 Pages with Placename Index. Beautiful new condition with green boards and light green endpapers. No defects noted and interior text pages are flawless. Illustrations on almost all pages. Dust jacket has evidence of label removal on the back. While an Englishman's home is his castle, in Ireland virtually all castles were built for defensive purposes. The arrival of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland is traditionally dated as 1169. Their impact on Irish history was profound and not just political and military. They also contributed to many other spheres of activity, not least architecture. This book deals with the development of the Irish castle from 1169 to the seventeenth century. Approaching the topic in a logical and systematic way, a chapter is allocated to each type of castle in chronological order. Beginning with the large earthwork and stone castles, newly introduced by the Anglo- Normans, the author describes and discusses the later medieval hall houses and tower houses. These were followed by strong houses and fortified houses at the end of the late medieval period. Today Blarney Castle (County Cork) and Bunratty Castle (County Limerick) are probably the best-known surviving examples of medieval castle building. Without these and the many others to be found in whole or in part throughout the country Ireland would be a different place. Seller Inventory # 16993
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