Town defences in Collegepark, Bishopsmeadows (crannagh By., Kilkenny Rural Ed), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. Patrick's Par.), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. Mary’s Par.), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. John's Par.), Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. Canice Par.) — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Yes. Kilkenny's town defences include Talbot's Tower and 15th or 16th-century wall stretches near Watergate Street and Abbey Street. They marked the Hightown's edge, watched the river Breagagh, and helped the town resist attack or keep its own boundary clear.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie. See attached photographs: KK019-026001-_01 Talbot's Tower KK019-026001-_02 A 15th/16th-century stretch of the town wall of the Hightown was recorded by Cóilín Ó Drisceoil (07E0366) on the S bank of the river Breagagh at No. 6 Watergate Street KK019-026001-_03 A 15th/16th-century stretch of the town wall of the Hightown was recorded by Cóilín Ó Drisceoil (07E0366) on the S bank of the river Breagagh at No. 6 Watergate Street KK019-026001-_04 Profile of town wall on Abbey Street, E-facing section (E38330)

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