What is recorded here

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 constructed around the town which included the construction of a star-shaped fort around All Saints’ parish church (WM019-089016-) and graveyard (WM019-089017-). This star-shaped fortification is depicted on Richards map of Mullingar dating from 1691 (Andrews and Davies 1992, Map 4). See attached image of artillery fortification shown on Richards Map of 1691 - taken from Irish Historic Towns Atlas of Mullingar (Andrews and Davies 1992, Map 4). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 02 July 2014

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