What is recorded here

Leighlinbridge, a historic town in County Carlow, Ireland, is located at a river Barrow crossing less than a mile north of the Ballyknockan or Bungage motte, the castle of Leighlin built before 1186. The settlement may have existed by 1275-6 and was definitely a borough by 1292. Its exact founding date remains unknown, but its position at a vital river crossing suggests it served as a busy trading and travel point for centuries.

Town of Leighlinbridge or New Leighlin is sited at a crossing point on the river Barrow, less than a mile N of Ballyknockan or Bungage motte (CW016-003----), which was the castle of Leighlin built before 1186. Date of founding of settlement is unknown but it may have been in existence by 1275-6 (Bradley 1989, 32). It was definitely a borough by 1292 (ibid 33). See CW012-070001- to CW012-070005- for description of main archaeological remains within town. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

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