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In 1690 during the Williamite Wars earthwork fortifications were constructed around the historic town (WM019-089----) of Mullingar. These fortifications may have incorporated the earlier town defences (WM019-089035-) dating from the late 16th century (Andrews and Davies 1992, 10). In 1691 new fortifications were…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WM019-089052
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