Loughrea town moat. - Galway Community Archaeology
Mar 18, 2017 · The medieval walled town of Loughrea has the last working moat in Ireland. This medieval feature is one of the great archaeological treasures of Loughrea. Loughrea was …
09. ‘THE WALKS’ AND THE MEDIEVAL MOAT - Galway County …
Mar 13, 2018 · Loughrea has the only surviving functioning moat in Ireland, and this can be seen at its best along The Walks. This charming watercourse traces the medieval line of defence, …
An Insider's Guide to Loughrea - This is Galway
Aug 21, 2023 · Loughrea is home to the last functioning moat in Ireland. Founded in the 13th century by the Anglo-Norman De Burgos, there are still many medieval features that remain in …
Loughrea Heritage Trail - Galway County Heritage Office
Its defences consisted of a town wall and a moat to the north, east and west, with the lake acting as a natural defence to the south. This walking tour of Loughrea, comprising twenty-one …
Loughrea Historic Town Walk - trails
Indeed, it is the only medieval town moat still operating in Ireland – and can be seen at its best along a charming 18th-century mall known simply as ‘The Walk’. Beginning with the moat and …
Loughrea, a beautiful lakeside town in County Galway
Feb 7, 2015 · The town moat is the only fully functional moat on the island. The Carmelite Abbey was established in 1645 and The Marquis de St Ruth (General Charles Chalmont), the French …
Walking Tour of Loughrea - Galway County Heritage Office
Aug 24, 2021 · Walk the streets with Joe Loughnane of a fortified town and get a feeling of the defensive nature of the Norman stronghold. With defensive walls, a moat and fortified town …
A Virtual Tour of Medieval Loughrea - Galway Community …
Jul 24, 2020 · Galway Community Archaeologist, B. Doherty brings you on a guided tour of the Anglo Norman town of Loughrea. Following the only working town moat in the country, the …
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LOUGHREA
a moat to the north, east and west, with the lake acting as a natural defence to the south. This walking tour of Loughrea, comprising twenty-one heritage sites, starts at St Brendan’s …
Loughrea - Irish Walled Towns Network
When visiting Loughrea you should take a stroll along the self guided historic town walk. This will bring you along an intriguing 18th century walkway that passes the last functioning town moat …
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