Apr 17, 2008
Borlase assigns fifteen dolmens to Co. Waterford (Holiday Apartments, Waterford, Ireland) ; of these Knockeen is remarkable. Situated about a mile from Waterford city, it is of great size and in good preservation. One of the covering slabs is 13 ft. long by 8 ft. wide, and weighs about ten tons; it is supported by [...]
Borlase assigns fifteen dolmens to Co. Waterford (Holiday Apartments, Waterford, Ireland) ; of these Knockeen is remarkable. Situated about a mile from Waterford city, it is of great size and in good preservation. One of the covering slabs is 13 ft. long by 8 ft. wide, and weighs about ten tons; it is supported by six uprights. This dolmen belongs to a type, fairly common in Waterford (Bed and Breakfasts, Waterford, Ireland), which has a main chamber and an outer chamber or ... Read More
Apr 17, 2008
The cathedral consists of a nave and chancel; it has a remarkable series of panels on the outer west face, containing representations of various scriptural and other scenes. The pointed east window of the chancel has been built up ; the chancel arch is a fine piece of transitional architecture. An ogham inscribed stone [...]
The cathedral consists of a nave and chancel; it has a remarkable series of panels on the outer west face, containing representations of various scriptural and other scenes. The pointed east window of the chancel has been built up ; the chancel arch is a fine piece of transitional architecture. An ogham inscribed stone was found in the north wall of the chancel.
Only the western wall and more eastern part of the south wall of Teampull Deisceirt remain, ... Read More
Apr 17, 2008
The city of Waterford, in the county of Waterford, is known as Irelands First City. Founded by the Vikings in 853, it is the oldest city on the Emerald Isle.
The name Waterford (Holiday Homes, Waterford, Ireland) comes from the Viking word, Vethrafjorthr, or weather haven. The history of Waterford is that of [...]
The city of Waterford, in the county of Waterford, is known as Irelands First City. Founded by the Vikings in 853, it is the oldest city on the Emerald Isle.
The name Waterford (Holiday Homes, Waterford, Ireland) comes from the Viking word, Vethrafjorthr, or weather haven. The history of Waterford is that of versatility. Its location, function as a port, and continuing waterways into the heartland of the island made Waterford a prime target for Viking and Anglo-Norman invasion. In ... Read More
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