Folowing the Cork Map from 1602

O Gill Abbey

Gill Abbey, Founded around 1136 by Cormac MacCarthaig There was probably a connection to the house of Cong Named after Gilla Aedha O Muidhin its first abbot Circa 1542-1544 the Augustinians have been forced to leave The site where the abbey stood is now a park and no standing remains are visible Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork

N The Bishop's House

H St Barrey's Church

St Barry’s church The Christian use of the site dates back to a 7th-century AD monastery, which according to legend was founded by Finbarr of Cork The original building survived until the 12th century. Around 1536, during the Protestant Reformation, the cathedral became part of the established church, later known as the Church of Ireland. In 1862 plans for the Cathedral began to be drawn up by the architect William Burges and the foundation was laid in 1865, towers and spires completed in 1876. Cork limestone was used throughout. The thirteen Masonic lodges - around the city of Cork - are pointed out by the sculptural representations of the four winged animals of Revelation, which are arranged around the rose window in a westerly direction The symbols are: the Lion of Mark, the Eagle of John, the Ox or Calf of Luke and the Angel or Man of Matthew. Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork

G The Abbey of the Isle

Dominican Priory of St. Mary Founded 1229 by Philip de Barry Dissolution in 1545 A wall fragment 5 metres high and 1 metre thick still remains near the gateway into the modern convent Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork.

P The New Fort

The New Fort Original fort constructed circa 1601 as a large irregular earthen structure around a pre-existing church Replaced by a stronger more regular fortification in 1624 It is said that Cromwell has raised the walls in 1649 In decayed condition by 1677 New barrack had been built inside the fort in 1719 1817 used as a prison and from 1919-1921 the “Black and Tans” were stationed there. From 1920 to 2013 accommodating modern Garda barracks - was a Police station. Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork

K St Stephen's Church

St Stephen’s Church Marked on the 1602 map as church and it was used as a Hospital for lepers and lazars. In the 1700s than known as “The Blue Coat School” Life in the Blue Coat School was harsh by today's standards. Children were brought in as young as 4-years-old. When they reached 14, they were given trade apprenticeships or sent to work on ships at sea. Cramped beds, lack of heating and poor food led to many children getting sick from poor diet and low hygiene standards. (Graveyard nearby) In 1785 the hospital moved from its original location into the city center. Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork.

L St Augustine's Abbey

St Augustine’s Abbey (Red Abbey - Of national historical importance) Augustinian Friary founded in the reign of Edward 1 (1272-1307) and in continuous occupation until 1641/2. During the siege of Cork in September 1690 the Duke of Marlborough placed a battery of heavy guns in the garden of the Abbey and breached the City Walls. He is said to have watched the progress of the siege from the tower of the Priory. The only remaining part is the four-storey crossing tower with diminished top storey. Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork.

A Christ's Church

Christ Church An iImposing church in a classical style which replaced earlier churches on the same site and has itself undergone several modifications. The site on which the Church presently stands is one of great historical importance. The original building that stood in place of the present Christ Church was said to date back to 1050. Today's Christ Church was built in the early 18th century and is located on the historic site where two churches from the Middle Ages once stood. After serving as a place of worship, the Church ceased functioning in 1978. Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork

B St Peter's

St. Peter’s The site of the medieval parish church of St. Peter's is first referred to in decretal letter of 1199 but 'it is not until 1306 that there is a clear reference to it as a parish church Demolished in 1782 and The present was church built in 1785-8 and the tower added 1838 Remains of graveyard to the west Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork

F Shandon Castle

Shandon Castle No visible surface trace left. Originally known as Lord Barry's Castle, It was built in the late 12th century by Philip de Barry, close to an earlier ringfort. Located outside the city's gates with defensive walls. The castle was a seat of the Cambro-Norman de Barry family for several centuries. From the late 16th century, Shandon Castle became an official residence of the President of Munster, and a "centre of English administration" in the area In the early 17th century, during the Nine Years' War, a number of Gaelic Irish lords (and their supporters) were imprisoned there by then President George Carew. Shandon Castle was destroyed (along with much of the city) during the Siege of Cork in 1690. Abandoned thereafter. The name Shandon comes from the Irish, Sean Dún, meaning "Old Fort". Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork

D Franziskan Abbey

Franziskan Abbey Foundation date uncertain; The “Annals of Four Masters” (also called the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland) record the foundation of the 'Monastery of St. Francis at Cork' by Diarmait Mac Carthaig in 1229 The church was located on the North Bank of the river Lee near the bend in where St. Vincent's Bridge (foot bridge) now stands. A new church was built in 1700, but not where the former one stood. Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork

C Our Lady's Church

Our Lady’s Church Built 1722-1726 on the site of an earlier church, St. Mary's Shandon, which was demolished during siege the of 1690 The famous Shandon bells, 'eight in number were set up in 1750 In 1847 the clock in the church tower was erected. This site has been a focus of religious activity in the area for many centuries, as is apparent from the archaeological remains of an earlier church to the east. Information resource derived from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork.

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The increase in trade meant that a large new structure encompassing a dock and fortifications were constructed. It was constructed on the edges of one of the marshes to the east of the town. The dock, sometimes referred to by historians and archaeologists as the Walkabout can be seen in George Carew’s depiction of the walled town of Cork c.1602. He shows a timber bridge extending to the edge of a marsh leading to a castellated building. From this building a wall walk is shown running on top of a wall running around the edge of the island. Information resource derived from the Cork-City Heritage website

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Q Fortress at the Marsh