Quay in Arklow,ferrybank,marsh,tinahask Lower,yardland

Bradley and King (1989, 4) suggest that the medieval harbour 'was probably located on the east side of the town'. This medieval harbour was known as the haven and was mentioned in 1571 the records of the Manor of Arklow and the 'burgesses of the Earl's town [WI040-029----] of Arcloe' were required to, 'pay to said Earl and his heirs the ancient customs heretofore paid out of timber, wood, boards, bark and fishing, and bring such wood as shall be provided for the Earl and his heirs at the waterside in their small lighters, and put the same aboard the vessel or vessels wherein it shall be transported to Dublin for the provision of the Earl and his heirs frank and free from paying anything for the lighters or men labouring in them, as heretofore they were accustomed. Every burgess and tenant shall give yearly four labourers for four days to help the reparations and building of the castle [WI040-029002-] and walls thereof, and at their own charges make strong gates, ditches and pales for the better defence of said town against rebels and evil-disposed people, and likewise workmen for the mending of the haven of said town' (Curtis 1941, No. 192, 211-2). Compiled by: Claire Breen Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 6 July 2021