"Vol. 1 provides a comparative study of walled towns in Ireland, reviews the conceptual basis of towns ... [and] the distribution of walled towns ... is examine

Town walls were a common heritage for many Irish towns over long periods. The majority date from the Anglo-Norman period, but trends can be recognized which rep

"Vol. 1 provides a comparative study of walled towns in Ireland, reviews the conceptual basis of towns ... [and] the distribution of walled towns ... is examine

A study of the development of walled towns in Ireland between A.D. 700 & 1700.

The story of each of 20 key settlement areas throughout Ireland, illustrated with contemporary photographs as well as historical maps and drawings.