Burgagery-Lands West

More than 2,000 parcels touch this townland: too many to draw here.

• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Urban Core (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Amenity (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary The zoning objective in the plan
• M1Regeneration (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community Services and Infrastructure (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary The zoning objective in the plan
• M5Mixed Use (Other mix of uses)
  Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space & Recreation (Active open space)
  Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary The zoning objective in the plan
• C6Employment (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
  Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Clonmel and Environs Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Tipperary The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 9 Sept 2026N/a

  change the use of the ground floor to gaming centre including all associated site works such as storage and signage

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660882

• 7 Sept 2026N/a

  change the use of the ground floor to gaming centre including all associated site works such as storage and signage

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660874

• 25 Aug 2026N/a

  indefinite change of use of top floor premises from unused space to residential living space, PERMISSION also to make alterations to 1st floor to make alterations to stairway and access to 2nd floor apartment, and to to construct a 2nd floor extension to the proposes residential floor to the rear of premises and ancillary works

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 2660822

• 20 Aug 2026N/a

  construction of a new vehicular entrance and driveway including all associated site development works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660812

• 4 Aug 2026N/a

  the construction of a separate domestic storage shed within the curtilage of the premises and all associated site works. Cuan Saor is a protected structure reference no. TRPS 2159

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 26107

• 29 Jul 2026N/a

  change of use from public house to ground floor gaming centre, including provision of ancillary storage space, associated signage, including retention of the rear yard for use as storage, and all associated site development works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660740

• 14 Jul 2026Unconditional

  demolition of existing buildings and construction of 60 dwellings comprising of 20 apartments in 2 no. 3 storey blocks and 40 houses in 10 no. 2 storey blocks using existing entrance from public road, connection to public services, carparking, roads, footpaths, open space areas and ancillary site development works

  Extension of duration · Tipperary County Council, 2692

• 30 Jun 2026Conditional

  the change of use of building from commercial use to office use on the ground floor and 2 no. apartments at first floor, minor modifications to said structure and all associated site development works

  Retention, 3 homes · Tipperary County Council, 2660632

• 13 Jun 2026N/a

  a) move the existing vehicular entrance southwards within the site including necessary amendments to the public footpaths, and b) PERMISSION FOR RETENTION of changes to the front façade of the existing building

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660576

• 10 Jun 2026Conditional

  the use of the ground floor for coffee shop and all ancillary facilities such as kitchen/prep area, storage and toilets, and new first floor storage area, new signage including all associated site development works

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 2660563

• 8 Jun 2026N/a

  a) move the existing vehicular entrance southwards within the site including necessary amendments to the public footpaths, and b) retention planning permission for changes to the front façade of the existing building

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660556

• 20 May 2026Conditional

  indefinite material change of use from existing shop to a health centre/clinic and associated siteworks

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 2660477

• 14 May 2026N/a

  the material change of use from existing shop to a health centre / clinic and associated siteworks

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 2660440

• 14 May 2026N/a

  a) erection of Sports Flood Lighting to playing pitch and training areas and b) associated site development works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660442

• 13 May 2026N/a

  a) Erection of Sports Flood Lighting to playing pitch and training areas. b) Associated site development works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660426

• 13 May 2026Conditional

  the changes to previously approved permission ref. no. 2560017, comprising of the omission of alterations to rear elevation (west) to Mary Street car park

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660429

• 29 Apr 2026N/a

  to retain indefinitely the material change of use from existing shop to a health centre / clinic and assiciated siteworks

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 2660377

• 26 Mar 2026Conditional

  (i) an existing polytunnel and (ii) covered area between the existing residential garage and an existing boundary wall as well as PLANNING PERMISSION (iii) to construct a domestic garage with home office, (iv) to construct a pergola to the rear of the existing dwelling and all associated site development works

  Retention · Tipperary County Council, 2660267

• 4 Mar 2026Conditional

  the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of the dwelling and all associated site development works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660195

• 13 Feb 2026Conditional

  the construction of a vehicular entrance and hardstand area to the front of the existing dwelling, dished kerbs on public footpath and all associated site development works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2623

• 13 Feb 2026Conditional

  the following works to and within the curtilage of a protected structure: a) change of use of meeting hall/former Methodist Church to restaurant use, b) demolition of existing single storey office extension constructed in 1983, and c) construction of new single storey extension with part pitched roof and glass canopy to create separate dining room, restaurant entrance and toilets, kitchen and staff areas as part of restaurant use, d) lowering of former church floor level to address current building access regulation and operational compliance, e) removal of existing modern glazing from all stone framed windows and installation of new glazing system and f) conservation based repair and refurbishment works to existing building fabric to allow for necessary upgrade, stabilisation and maintenance of the protected structure, g) the widening of existing vehicular entrance with new gate including rebuilding and stabilisation of existing defective piers to boundary wall which is a protected structure, together with all associated site works, h) RETENTION PERMISSION is also sought for the removal of the internal floor structure of the historic former church

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660119

• 11 Feb 2026Conditional

  the changes to previously approved Planning Permission (Ref. no. 20/283) for a residential development. The proposed changes consist of: a) changes to the finished floor levels of house numbers 01 to 41, b) redesign of the foul drainage and adjustments to the ground levels, c) relocation and redesign of the turning head and green space to the Eastern corner of the site including changes to ground levels, d) re-location of the car parking for house number 30 and changes to visitor parking, e) changes and alterations to the as-built concrete retaining wall along the Southeastern boundary. f) RETENTION PERMISSION for the as-built concrete retaining wall along the Northern boundary

  Permission, 41 homes · Tipperary County Council, 2660105

• 7 Jan 2026Conditional

  the demolition of lean-to structure to rear, change of use of ground floor from retail to residential use and subdivision of the building to provide a one-bedroom dwelling on the ground floor and a two-bedroom duplex dwelling on first and second floors; new vehicular access and re-location of pedestrian access from Cahill’s Lane; alterations to Parnell Street elevation at ground floor; connections to drainage systems and all associated site development works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2660007

• 18 Dec 2025N/a

  development consisting of: a) demolition of warehouse building of circa 865 sq.m., b) construction of 4 no. new retail warehouse units with associated yards comprising of unit 3 (floor area circa 790 sq.m.), unit 6 (floor area circa 2,785 sq.m. including mezzanine), unit 7 (floor area circa 926 sq.m.) & unit 8 (floor area circa 4,010 sq.m.) as well as 1 no. hospitality unit comprising unit 9 (floor area circa 330 sq.m.), c) elevational changes to unit 2, d) site development works including partial reconfiguration and extension of existing car parking to provide 82 new parking spaces, bicycle parking, continuation of existing service road to extend to South, West and North of proposed units, site lighting, signage, hand and soft landscaping and all associated site works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2561323

• 18 Dec 2025N/a

  development to a) refurbish/alter and upgrade the internal layout of existing derelict dwelling and convert into five apartments consisting of 1 no. studio apartment, 2 no. 1 bed apartments and 2 no. 2 bed apartments, b) construct extension to side of 2nd floor, c) upgrade existing rear external layout by providing security railing and bin storage and all associated works. This application relates to development which will involve the carrying out of works to a structure within an architectural conservation area

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 2561327

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Lower River Suir SAC 002137

Recorded monuments

• TS083-019 Historic town
  Description

  Clonmel, sited on the N bank of the River Suir, was granted to William de Burgo in 1205/06 (Shee and Watson 1975) but it was probably his son, Richard, who founded the town (Killanin and Duignan 1967, 172-4). The parish church, St. Mary’s (TS083-019001-), and its graveyard (TS083-019020-) survive within the NW angle of the town wall. In 1225 Henry III granted Richard the right to hold an annual fair in the town. The manor of Clonmel was granted to Otho de Grandison in 1265, at which time he was also appointed its sheriff (Shee and Watson 1975). The Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-) in the SE angle of the town, was founded in 1269, also by de Grandison (Morrissey 1909, 248-50). There is a reference to a 13th-century Dominican foundation in the town (O’Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 71), though it has been suggested that the Dominican Priory (TS083-019011-), traditionally located on the W side of the junction between Blue Anchor Lane and O’Connell St. actually dates to the 17th century (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 232-3). The town defences (TS083-019049-) probably date to the late 13th century, the earliest recorded murage grant recorded being in 1298, bestowed upon the town by Edward I for a ten year period. Subsequent grants were made throughout the 14th century and into the 15th century (Bradley 1985, 47). The town became the headquarters, or caput, of the County Palatine in 1328. This was an administrative area controlled by the Earls of Ormond (Shee and Watson 1975). Ten years later the manor of Clonmel was sold to Maurice Fitzgerald, the 1st Earl of Desmond (Shee and Watson 1975). In the late 14th century the town was almost continuously besieged by the Irish, leading James, Earl of Ormond, to exclaim in 1385 that the citizens of the town had been unable to attend divine service in their parish church (TS083-019001-) in the accustomed manner, due to the poor state of repair of the building. In 1516 the town was besieged by the Earl of Kildare (Power 1908, 6-7). Then in c. 1531 Clonmel passed, as the dowry of a Fitzgerald bride, to the Butlers of Ormond (Shee and Watson 1975). The town walls were well maintained throughout the 16th and 17th century (Shee and Watson 1975, 20; Thomas 1992, vol.2, 51). The Supreme Council of the Confederation of Kilkenny assembled in Clonmel in 1647 (Killanin and Duignan 1967, 172--4). Three years later Cromwell laid siege to the town (Power 1908, 6-7). The Civil Survey (1654-6) provides a good description of the Corporation’s property and occupiers in 1640 (Simington 1931, vol. 1, 385-8). It also describes Clonmel as having three suburbs, ‘The East Suburbs extending to the lane called Bohir Mullinne parky, containeing fifty [houses] & cabins or thereabouts with Garden plots and three Weires likewise three houses & consistinge of fowerteen houses or thereabouts with gardens & from the sayd North Suburbs, there was a lane inclosed all along with Gardens & oarchards leadinge unto. the west suburbs, w[hi]ch suburbs consisted of eighty houses or thereabouts, Whereof six were good slate houses & one Mill, And ye sayd suburbs did extend from the west gate to a lane called BoRinenenardcysy commonly called Cheiferentlane’ (ibid., 385). A list of Ormond property in Clonmel in 1641, includes 39 slated houses, 14 thatched houses, 9 thatched cabins and 3 castles, as well as the names of the owners before and after the confiscations (Butler 1978-9, 642-5). During Cromwell’s siege of the town in 1650 the building at the North Gate where the Manor courts were held was destroyed (Shee and Watson 1975, 34). When the Palatinate was restored in 1662 to the Duke of Ormond by the restored king, Charles II, a new Palatinate courthouse, the Main Guard (TS083-019004-) was built (Shee and Watson 1975). In 1660 the Franciscans, without their monastery but still present in the town, established a thatched church (TS083-019013-) in Irishtown. In the late 17th century the town appears to have flourishing. In 1665 500 families were brought from Canterbury by the Duke to initiate a woollen industry in the town (Power 1908, 6-7). A list of holdings and their occupants, made in the town of Clonmel, following the Settlement of 1666, includes a ‘castle and waste tenements’ in Bridge Street (Burke 1907, 260). In 1712 the County Palatine was extinquished by an Act of Parliament (Shee and Watson 1975). The walled town is roughly rectangular in shape with the main street running E-W, parallel to the river, with the West Gate at the west end. Two streets run northward from the main street, Mary St. running past the church and graveyard and exiting the town via a postern gate and Gladstone St. at the E end of main street, leading to the North Gate. The latter street forms an offset junction with Mitchell St. which continues eastward to the East Gate and with Sarsfield St. which runs southward to Water Gate. The medieval market place was located at this junction until 1800. The base of the market cross (TS083-019108-) is still visible protruding from the base of 1 O’Connell St. on the Sarsfield St. side. At the W end of the main street the road is slightly wider, to accommodate ‘Middle Row’, a block of houses in the middle of the street from the junction of Mary St. and Bridge St. westward towards the West Gate (Burke 1907, 56). Bridge St. runs southward to the medieval bridge (TS083-019002-). There are also a number of lanes running N and S from the main street. Still visible on the former quayside W of Collet’s Lane are the remains of a late 16th/early 17th-century house (TS083-019006-), possibly that of merchant. Another house (TS083-019008-) of similar date can be seen on the W side of Flag Lane, immediately S of O’Connell St. There are buildings on O’Connell St. (TS083-019007-), Collet’s Lane (TS083-019012-) and West Gate (TS083-019010-; TS083-019010-) which have late 16th/early 17th-century features which are not readily visible, some having been obscured by later phases of building. It is likely that many other buildings in Clonmel also have an earlier origin than their 18th or 19th-century facades would suggest. A number of medieval dumps or middens have been identified as a result of excavations at the rear of properties on medieval streets. While some middens are specifically dumps, others may have been deliberate attempts to raise the existing ground level, as at the rear of 35-36 O'Connell St. where the ground level along the Suir appears to have been raised in the 14th century within the newly constructed town wall (Henry 1997, 101). Excavations in 1996 NNE of the NE mural tower at Richmond House on Kickham St. revealed probable medieval cultivation furrows, c. 20m beyond the walled town (Pollock 1997, 101). Other excavations in 1996 and 1997 on Upper Gladstone St., c. 100m and c. 80m, respectively, beyond the walled town, found cultivated garden soil, a further indication of open fields beyond the walled town in the medieval period with no indication of extramural suburban settlement (Henry 1997, 101; 1998, 160-61). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 16 February 2015

• TS083-019001 Church
  Description

  St. Mary's church is located in the NW angle of the medieval town, with the town wall forming the N and W walls of the graveyard (TS083-019020-). The parish church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or 'Our Ladye of Clonmell' as it was more popularly known, dates from the 13th century. The initial foundation, of which there are no upstanding remains, is attributed to William de Burgh or his son Richard. The earliest reference to the church is contained in a letter from Abbot Stephen of Lexington, who preached in St. Mary's in August 1228 on the occasion of his visit to the nearby Abbey of Inishlounaght (Shee and Watson 1975, 23-8). In the late 14th century, following a number of attacks on the town by the Irish, the church was proclaimed by James, Earl of Ormond to be in such a poor state of repair that the parishioners were unable to attend divine service. Perhaps in response to a need for greater safety, a fortified church was built in the late 14th/early 15th century, replacing the earlier church. An excavation in 1996 revealed a 14th/early 15th century sarcophagus protruding from the base of the tower (Pollock 1997, 102). The square tower base had no foundations (ibid.). It appears that the tower was built onto the chancel some time before the aisle was added to the nave (ibid.). A sketch by Daniel Grose in the late 18th century provides a good illustration of this 14th/15th-century structure prior to its extensive renovations in 1805 and its rebuild in 1857 (Stalley 1991, Pls. 18, 19). The White Mortuary Chapel (built in 1622-23) is shown projecting southward from the W end of the S side of the church, with a doorway in the W gable and crenellated battlement, similar to those which crowned the side-walls and gable ends of the church itself. Also depicted are the wooden fleche and belfry which formerly surmounted the octagonal tower and the dormer windows of the aisles (Stalley 1991, 96-7). Burke (1907, 263-71) describes in some detail the structural changes of 1805. The E gable of the chancel, which was originally aligned with the end wall of the present vestry, was set back,shortening the chancel by 29 feet [8.8m]; the White Memorial Chapel was demolished and a new porch constructed at the W end of the church; and the octagonal tower heightened (Burke 1907, 263-71). Architectural fragments (TS083-004006- to TS083-004014-), an altar-tomb (TS083-004004-) and an armorial stone (TS083-004005) from the White Memorial Chapel were relocated to the church (TS083-004001-) at Patrickswell, which is c. 3km WNW of Clonmel. Internally the N and S galleries were removed. The bells of St. Mary's, dated 1697, were left in place. In 1857 the church was almost entirely rebuilt. The present remains consist of a 19th-century church which incorporates the 15th-century E and W windows, the octagonal belfry (dims. 4.22m N-S; 4.4m E-W), only the lower half of which is original, and a residential four-storey tower (dims. 4.67m N-S; 6.3m E-W). There are several 17th-century graveslabs in the porch (TS083-019029- to TS083-019034-) and within the church itself, including one for John Striche and his wife Margaret Smith, dated 1625 (TS083-019021-), one for John White, dated 1643 (TS083-019025-) and a late 17th-century slab for the Hutchinson family (TS083-019022-). The earliest graveslab (TS083-019026-), of 13th /14th-century date, was uncovered in the 1990s at the W end of the nave. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 58-60). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019002 Bridge
  Description

  On the 12th of January 1355 Clonmel received a pontage grant from Edward III (Chartae priv. imm., 59). There is no record of the exact location of the 14th-century bridge but it is likely that it forded the Suir in the place where Oldbridge now stands. A deed of 1388 describes a plot of land in Clonmel which is bounded by 'the King's way which goes to the great bridge on the west' (COD vol. 2, 210). The Down Survey map of 1656 provides a perspective sketch of the walled town indicating the bridge to the S. In the 18th century it was represented on Moll's map of 1714 as an integral part of the principal road leading to Dungarvan and Cappoquin and in 1748 it was described as a 'very spacious bridge over the Suir... of twenty arches (O'Keefe and Simington 1991, 158). The oldest portion of this bridge to have survived is that part now known as 'Old Bridge'. According to Lyons (1936, 290) this three arch bridge, originally 5.5m wide, was widened by a third of the present width about the middle of the 18th century. He states that the bridge piers are 'in their ancient state on the W side. In 1830, a Mr. Hughes, a miller in the town, removed a portion of a building projecting onto the roadway, at the S end of the bridge. This widened the bridge on the down-river side, and it was at this time that a new parapet was added. The present bridge (L 24.5m; Wth 8m), with parapet (H 1.2m; T 0.55m) is composed of randomly coursed sandstone, limestone and some granite. It has three spans and is slightly hump-backed with two large cut-waters, trapezoidal in plan, on its E and W faces. The cut-waters on the E side have an edge to them while their W companions are blunted, being square. The arch-rings are almost semi-circular and comprise a series of closely set, cut wedge-shaped voussoirs. The regularity of the arch-rings suggests a construction date no earlier than c. 1750 (O'Keefe and Simington 1991, 158). However, the stout piers and the span to pier ratio are clear indictors of an earlier structure, onto which the later features such as parapet and arch-rings were added. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 60-1). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 27 January 2015

• TS083-019003 Religious house - Franciscan friars
  Description

  In the SE angle of the town wall, E of Abbey Street. This Franciscan friary was founded in 1269 by Otho de Grandison (Morrissey 1909, 248-50). The former chancel of the 13th-century church is co-terminous with the present N aisle, while the nave, which was demolished in c. 1760, originally extended to the W, crossing Abbey Street (Shee and Watson 1975, 30). Its foundations now lie beneath the car park immediately W of the Friary (Shee and Watson 1975, 11-12). It is probable that the cloister and domestic buildings were located to the S of the church (Shee and Watson 1975, 11-12). A N transcept or Lady Chapel was added in 1318 (Conlan 1999, 100). At the time of the Dissolution in 1540 the friary consisted of 'a church, a belfry, a dormitory, a hall, three chambers, a kitch, a stable, ...a weir' and land (Morrissey 1909, 248-50). During Cromwell's attack on Clonmel in 1650 the friary was badly damaged. The 'ffort of Clonmel' was built there soon afterwards, thereby destroying the claustral buildings (Shee and Watson 1975, 11-12). Towards the end of the 17th century a number of weavers brought from England established their factory at the old fort of Clonmel (Shee and Watson 1975, 11-12). In 1705 the chancel was repaired for use as a Dissenter's chapel and remained as such until 1789 when the friars once again took possession (Shee and Watson 1975, 11-12). In c. 1813 the building was converted into a barrack (Morrissey 1909, 248-50). The friary was reopened in 1828 (Craig and Garner 1975, 27) and rebuilt in 1883, incorporating the N wall of the original 13th-century choir and later 15th-century tower (Morrissey 1909, 248-50). By 1840 a SE wing (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 70-71) and a porch in front of the tower had been added (Shee and Watson 1975, 11-12). Of the former medieval friary church and its domestic buildings only the belfry and traces of the gabled roof of the old nave on its W side remain upstanding. The belfry is seven storeys high (dims. 2.7m N-S; 3m E-W; wall T 1m) constructed of sandstone. The crenellations, porch entrance and buttress features on its W face, and some of the windows, are modern additions to the medieval fabric. Internally the original piers which carried the vault of the tower are in place. The first floor is no longer extant and access to the second floor is via a tiny doorway broken through the S wall of the church gallery. The eroded sandstone staircase rises steeply to the upper floor where it becomes spiral. The fifth floor is roofed by a bee-hive vault with good wicker-centring. There are a number of miscellaneous architectural fragments in the yard adjoining the church on its N side. Within the church itself there is a double effigial Butler tomb (TS083-019086-) and fragments of panels from three other altar tombs (Hunt 1974, vol. 1, 225-6; vol. 2, pl. 167, 336). In the 17th century a franciscan noted that there were several tombs of 'black marble' in the church, commemorating 'the Prendergasts, Mandevilles, Walls, Whites, Brays, Moronys and other notables'. When Burke (1907, 299-313) wrote his history of Clonmel only the Butler tomb was extant. According to Conlan (1999, 100) the Butler tomb was originally in the choir. Burke (ibid.) also states that the wall memorial to John White came from the friary and was moved to St. Mary's R.C. church in Irishtown (TS83-019018-). Located c. 50m NW of the Franciscan church, presumably in the former grounds of the abbey, a burial ground (TS083-019072-) was uncovered during monitoring of building works (Henry 1996, 81). The historical records indicate that the burial-ground remained in use following the dissolution of the friary in 1540 (ibid.). The church and graveyard were granted to the citizens of Clonmel after the Dissolution and remained in use for some time, probably until the ground was acquired for the construction of the Main Guard courthouse (TS083-019004-) in the early 1670s (ibid.). Excavations in 1994/5 to the rear of the Main Guard courthouse revealed a wall which underlay and pre-dated the southern wall of the return of the courthouse (Henry 1996, 81). Its location and the fact that it pre-dates the Main Guard suggests that the wall was associated with a Franciscan building (ibid.). (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 67-70). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019004 Courthouse
  Description

  In a prominent position at the E end of O'Connell Street. The Main Guard was built by James Butler, first Duke of Ormond, between 1673 and 1684 as a prestigious courthouse for the Palatinate of County Tipperary (Quinlan 1991, 2). Stonework from the Cistercian abbey at Inishlounaght (TS083-017----) was reused to built the courthouse. This can be seen at the base of the southern column of the arcade which has traces of fluting and on the easternmost pier on Mitchell street which has a rare survival of plaster incised with a consecration cross. The building has many of the hallmarks of a Sir Christopher Wren design, and it is likely that its architect, possibly Sir William Robinson, Surveyor General of Ireland (Shee and Watson 1975, 35-6), was influenced by Wren's works. In c. 1715 the palatinate jurisdiction was extinguished and the building was subseqently used as a tholsel and seat of the Assize Courts until 1803, when the present courthouse was completed (Killanin and Duignan 1967, 173). It is believed that the Assize Courts stood to the rear of the Main Guard, in the return block which extended eastwards to the rear of the front building and whose outline was confirmed by excavation (Henry 1996, 81). In c. 1810 the ground floor, a loggia of open arches, was converted into shops (ibid.). It is a long rectangular building built of sandstone ashlar consisting of a open arcade at ground-floor level and a first floor. It has a moulded triangular floating pediment and heavy cornice, a Mansard roof and a finely executed octagonal lantern which may be an original feature of the building (Craig and Garner 1975, 28-30). Among the surviving internal features are the first-floor level and a number of reused original floor beams; arches supported by several half-round engaged columns some of which still carry their capitals and relieving arches in the front wall, interrupted by the present fenestration (Quinlan 1991, 2). There are two sandstone heraldic plaques (TS083-019099-; TS083-019100-) dated 1675 on the W facade at first-floor level. The most northerly of the two displays the much eroded arms of Butler of Ormond, while its S counterpart bears the arms of the Borough of Clonmel, and is in equally poor condition. The building was taken into State care in the 1990s and has been restored to its 17th-century appearance. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 70-71). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 2 February 2015

• TS083-019005 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  On the N side of O'Connell Street, on the grounds of No.75 (formerly Tangney's drapery). According to Lyons (1936, 288) this was part of the Court of the Palatinate. The castle, traditionally called 'Clonmel Castle' was apparently in existence up to c. 1810 when it was pulled down by John Harvey (Morrissey 1909, 242). In 1936 Lyons identified what he believed to be the remaining E wall of the castle between the then adjoining Woolworth Building and Tangney's drapery. There is now no visible trace of this above ground. Jean Farrelly and Elizabeth FitzPatrick 1993 The Urban Archaeological Survey of Co. Tipperary S.R., 71-72. Unpublished report, OPW. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019006 House - 16th/17th century
  Description

  On the quayside W of Collet's Lane and at the rear of No. 31-32 O'Connell Street (Emerald Garden Chinese Restaurant). Lyons (1954-5, 26) relates a popular tradition that this building was associated with a monastic order, however, there is no historical documentation to support this contention. Long, rectangular two-storey building (dims. 17.9m x 4.55m; wall T 1.1m) of which only the S wall, S end of E gable and badly overgrown W gable are upstanding. The greater part of the S wall which faces onto the river is ivy-clad and continuous burning of rubbish against the base of the wall at it W end has caused blackening and fracturing of masonry. Constructed of well mortared roughly coursed sandstone rubble with large roughly cut sandstone quoins employed at the SE and SW angles. There is a discreet base-batter and the lower quoins are slightly rounded. It was entered at ground-floor leval via a rectangular sandstone doorway at the W end of the S wall. The jambstones are chamfered and a fragment of hood-moulding with label stop survives. The three remaining ground-floor opes were broken through in more recent times. Extant features of the building include an intra-mural garderobe positioned at the E end of the S wall on the first floor, lit by a small rectangular ope with the garderobe outlet at the base of the external wall face. There are the remains of eight large crudely executed water spouts in the upper masonry courses of the S wall. There appear to have been originally four windows at first-floor level, however, only the remains of a former two-light rectangular window survive, comprising rudimentary mullion and fractured hood-moulding. Internally the ground floor appears to have had four vaulted embrasures. Three corbels project out of the S wall internally at first-floor level. The extant masonry of the E gable is featureless and the W gable is so badly overgrown that none of its features were discernible, except a large fireplace at first-floor level, only the S jamb of which survives (Holland 1992, 201). (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 72-3). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 6/2001).

• TS083-019007 House - 16th/17th century
  Description

  No. 57/58 O'Connell St, located at the junction of O'Connell St. and Mary's Street. Two-storey building rendered with plaster. Two-light sandstone window (dims. 1.4m x 0.85m) with hood-moulding at first-floor level in N wall (rear wall of building) (Holland 1994, 176). Central mullion missing. The window reveal is 0.22m deep and there are two glazing-bar holes on the soffit. On NE angle of E gable there is a fragment of a cornice which formerly ran horizontally around the gable. Beneath it there is a corbel projecting out of the wall suggesting that there was an adjoining structure on this side. W half of building was accessed internally, it has been modernised with several partition walls inserted. Surviving early features suggest a 16th/early 17th-century date for this building. Since this building was inspected in 1993 an extension has been built onto the rear elevation incorporating the late 16th-17th-century window and obscuring it from external view. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019008 House - 16th/17th century
  Description

  No. 12 O'Connell St. located on S side of O'Connell St. and on W side of Flag Lane. Identified by Lyons (1936, 288) as a town house of the Butlers of Ormond and reputedly the house where Cromwell stayed after the siege in 1650. Three storey building. The E gable has a pointed doorway (H 1.2m above concrete at ground level; Wth 1.15m) at ground-floor level and a blocked-up recess (dims. 0.53m x 0.53m) immediately above (both formerly obscured by render). The blocked recess appears to have a chamfered S jamb and the entire recess may be chamfered but this is obscured by stone-filled blocking. This may have been a window, but its position directly over the doorway and its square dimensions suggests it may have contained an armorial plaque. Above these features, further northward, there is broad inverted L-shaped sandstone chimney projection resting on a corbel course (H 2.35m above lane). In the upper masonry courses of the E end of the S face of the building a large water spout or slop-stone projects from the wall. Holland (1992, 200) noted a hood-moulding over a rear window. These early features indicate a 16th/early 17th-century date for this building. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 74). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 3 February 2015

• TS083-019009 House - 16th/17th century
  Description

  A two-storey building (dims. 6.93m N-S; 3.11m E-W; wall T 0.9m) which is connected to and projects northward from the N gable of 2 West Gate. A late 16th/early 17th century window survives in the wall of a building (TS083-019010-) 6m to the NE. A list of holdings and occupants of West Gate Lane/Street drawn up during the settlement of 1666, mentions over a dozen slated and thatched houses, some of them 'waste' and classified as tenements (Burke 1907, 260). The E wall of the building is constructed of timber and brick and bulges out towards the top, while the N gable and the W wall are of roughly coursed sandstone rubble. At the NE angle the lower courses are rounded. The W wall has external chimney (Wth 2.2m; D 0.35m) which projects out 1.8m above the external ground level and is supported by a projecting masonry course. There are three windows at ground level in the E wall, two blocked doorways in the N gable, one of which contains a window and a window in the W wall immediately S of the chimney. The roof of the building slopes eastward from the W wall. The first floor is within the sloping roof and has a small doorway in the N gable. The N gable and E wall of the first floor are pebbled dashed externally and the W wall has a cement render. Internally the window embrasures are deep with sloping sills. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 74-5). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 11 December 2012

• TS083-019010 House - 16th/17th century
  Description

  At the rear of 1 Wolfe Tone Street and visible in the yard of 2 West Gate, at the N end of the E wall of the yard. A list of holdings and occupants of West Gate Lane/Street drawn up during the settlement of 1666 mentions over a dozen slated and thatched houses, some of them 'waste' and classified as tenements (Burke 1907, 260). A length of roughly coursed sandstone rubble walling (H c. 4m), extends westward beyond the S wall of 1 Wolfe Tone Street for a short distance. Within this wall, at ground-floor level, there is a blocked elliptical-headed window (dims. 0.8m H x 0.25m Wth) with punch-dressed chamfered surrounds. This appears to be all that remains above ground of a late 16th/early 17th-century building which fronted onto Wolfe Tone Street, though fabric from the building may be incorporated in 1 and 2 Wolfe Tone Street. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 74-5). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 December 2012

• TS083-019011 Religious house - Dominican friars
  Description

  The OS letters mention that a Dominican Friary was founded in Clonmel in 1269 (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 71). According to Lyons (1936, 288) the Dominican Priory was located on the W side of the junction between Blue Anchor Lane and O'Connell St. He refers to an ancient doorway 'in the Pointed style' in the cellar of the premises on the site (ibid.). In 1541 only two friaries, Carmelite and Franciscan, are mentioned in Clonmel and it has been suggested that the Dominican community of Clonmel were not established until shortly before 1643 and that it only existed until the Cromwellian persecution (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 232-3). There appear to have been four Dominican martyrs between 1649-51 (ibid.). When the Dominicans returned to Clonmel after the Restoration, they could not prove that theirs was an ancient foundation so that the Franciscans prevented them from remaining (ibid.). A sheela-na-gig (TS083-019048-) found in Blue Anchor lane in 1944 is thought to be associated with the Priory (Freitag 2004, 130). (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 75). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 30 January 2015

• TS083-019012 House - 16th/17th century
  Description

  On the E side of the widest section of Collet's Lane. A two-light window with window bars was formerly visible in the gable (Holland 1992, 201). Lyons (1936, 292) refers to this as an ancient building. An extension now obscures this window. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 75). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019013 Church
  Description

  Immediately W of the present RC church of the Assumption (St. Mary's) on the S side of Irishtown. Following the Restoration of Charles II in 1660 the Franciscans, who had been remained in Clonmel since the Dissolution of their monastery, established a thatched chapel . The 'Mass house without the West gate' is mentioned in a letter of 1712 in which Edward Tyrell reports on R.C. activities in Clonmel (Pyke 1984, 14). It is indicated on a late 18th-century map of Clonmel (Shee and Watson 1975, 30). By 1714 the church was enlarged and the thatch replaced by slate (Pyke 1984, 14; illustration 13). The penal church, also known as St. Mary's, was described before its demolition as being 'separated from the street by a range of houses, through those a narrow lane led across the Chapel grounds to a flight of seven steps which brought one down to the door of the north transept. The chapel was T shaped and low...It ran east to west and unlike the present church made no pretentions to architecture. St. Mary's contained three galleries which were reached by stone steps on the outside of the building. It was lighted by long circular leaded windows. As the floor was seven feet below the present level, not infrequently divine service was suspended by floods from the river' (Pyke 1984, 14). Services continued up to c. 1850 when the old church was replaced by the present St. Mary's church. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 76). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019014 House - 17th century
  Description

  On S side of Parnell St., on the location of or incorporated within the present Town Hall. Formerly the location of a late 17th-century mansion built by Richard Hamerton (Shee and Watson 1975, 38). In the 18th century the building was converted into the 'Great Globe Inn' which is depicted in 1826 as a five-bay, two-storey building with four attic windows and two centrally placed diagonally set chimneys (Pyke 1984, 30). In 1881 it was rebuilt as the Town Hall (Shee and Watson 1975, 38). (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 78). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019017 Burial ground
  Description

  S of the Town Hall and E of Dowd's Lane, and 30m E of the medieval town wall. Henry (1994, 75) describes, 'A total of 23 articulated human skeletal remains were found. The disarticulated skeletal remains consisted of scattered fragments of one of three individuals which were disturbed by the building of a wall that extended through part of the site. The burials were in pits and the majority were buried in groups of two or more. Three individuals had separate graves and were unassociated with other burials. All of the remains were laid out in an ordered fashion and were aligned east-west. A majority faced east'. Fifteen individuals could be identified as males, between the ages of 18 and 45 (ibid.). Dental records from sixteen individuals suggested they were clay pipe smokers, a large number of clay pipe stem frags. and bowls were found with the remains (ibid.). Two pistol balls were found in the thoraxes of two burials (ibid.). Three spherical buttons found beside one skeleton have mid-17th century associations (ibid.). A large quantity of pottery sherds was also recovered (ibid.). The excavator suggested a date of some time after the mid 1600s for the burials (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019019 Armorial plaque
  Description

  On the E face of the W side wall of No.9 O'Connell St. A fragmentary limestone plaque (dims. 0.24m x 0.315m), decorated with a shield parted chevronwise with fleur de lys motifs and two over three roses. It is inscribed with the date '162?' above the shield and flanked by 'D' on the upper dexter side, the sinister side of the plaque is missing. Holland (1992, 200) suggests that as this plaque is is not compatible in size and design with the other White plaques from St. Mary's medieval church, it possibly came from a domestic context. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 79). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019020 Graveyard
  Description

  Associated with St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-) and located in the NW angle of the medieval town, with the town wall forming the N and W walls of the graveyard. The graveyard (dims. 105m N-S; 114m E-W) contains a number of 17th-century graveslabs, some of which are re-used. There is a limestone window label stop, similar to those on the W porch window, decorated with vine-leaf and interlaced tendril, incorporated into the upper masonry courses of the external face of the SE angle of the boundary of the graveyard. In the churchyard there were a number of buildings. The Vicars house and a school were situated on the S side and a slate stone building which was used as a hospital 'for old impotent decayed inhabittants of Clonmell' was located on the E side (Simington 1931, vol. 1, 387). (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 58-60). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019021 Graveslab
  Description

  A prostrate limestone graveslab within St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-) is located near the E corner of the S aisle. The slab belongs to John Striche and his wife Margaret Smith, dated 1625. It is decorated with a seven-armed segmental cross, carved in relief, with fleur-de-lis terminals. A barred-knop occurs at the base of the cross-head with a raised horizontal band crossing the cross-shaft beneath it. There is a large raised blank shield in the centre of the slab, the decorated cross-shaft is depicted running down the centre of the shield. A three-barred knop occurs at the base of the cross-shaft, surrmounting a pillar-base form of calvary mount. On either side of the three-barred knop there is a raised horizontal block which continues over to the inscribed margin. These also appear to be blank, but like the shield may be badly worn. The latin inscription in raised black letter script runs around the four margins of the slab. It has been transcribed as: HIC JACET JOHANNES STRITCHE BURGENSIS HUIUS OPPIDI QUI OBIIT 25h MAII 1622; ET MARGARETA DANIEL, ALIAS SMITHE UXOR EIUS QUAE HOC MONUMENTUM SUPERSTES IN MEMORIAM DICTI JOANIS FIERI FECIT Ao DM. 1625 QUAE OBIIT [ ] QUORUM, ANIMABUS PROPITIETUR DEUS (Vigors, 1891, vol. 1, 242) and translates as, 'Here lies John Stritche, a burgess of this town, who died 25th May 1622 and Margaret Daniel alias Smith, his wife, who surviving him had this monument erected in the year of Our Lord 1625, in memory of the said John. She died ---- may God have mercy on their souls' (Art, Craft and Design Class 1996, 20). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019022 Graveslab
  Description

  A late-17th century graveslab of the Hutchinson family is situated in the NW angle of the W porch of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-). This prostrate limestone slab (L 1.8m; Wth 0.7m) bears the inscription: Here lies ye body of Ann Hutchinson wife of Edward Hutchinson who died Nov 30th 1682 with two of their children Mary who died March 24 1675 and Thomas who died Dec 6th 1682. Also ye body of Ezekiel Hutchinson Esq. brother to above Edward Hutchinson Knocklofty Esq. who died Jan 5th 1697 aged 54 years (Art, Craft and Design Class 1996, 17). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019023 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) there is an upright limestone graveslab (L 2.14m; Wth 1.08m; T 0.15m with under cut chamfered edge 0.15m) against the outer wall of the N aisle of the chancel (7.13m from the NW angle of the chancel). It is decorated with a fleur-de-lys seven-arm cross, on either side of the cross shaft there are the coat of arms, the Baron arms on a shield with two lions passant and the White arms on a simple shield with a chevron (Holland 1992, 200). The latin inscription, now barely legible, is in black letter script around the border and has been transcribed as follows: HIC JACET GALFRIDUS BARRON QUI OBIIT 22 MARTII A.DNI 1601 ET BELLINA WHITE UXOR EJUS QUAE HUNC TUMULUM FIERI FECERIT A.DNI 1605 ET OBIIT A.DNI 1610 QUORUM AIABUS PROPITIETUR DEUS (Vigors 1891, vol. 1, 240). It translates as, 'Here lies Geoffry Barron who died 22 March A.D 1601 and Bellina (Beale) White his wife who had this tomb erected A.D. 1605 and who died 1610 on whose souls may God have mercy' (Art, Craft and Design Class 1996, 24). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 02 February 2012

• TS083-019024 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) there is an upright limestone graveslab (L 2.18m; Wth 0.82m; T 0.17m with under cut chamfered edge Wth 0.13m) against the outer wall of the N aisle (13.5m E of the NW angle of chancel) to Terence O'Donel and his wife Ellen White (Burke 1907, 268-9; Holland 1992, 200). The slightly worn decoration is described by Maher (1997, 67) as consisting of 'a ringed cross with bifid terminals. Emanating out from the angles are four diagonally disposed arms, with expanded terminals. The cross-head surmounts a fluted cross-shaft, which tapers slightly towards the top. It terminates in an elaborate pillar-base form. An heraldic shield occurs on either side of the cross-shaft, but there is no evidence to suggest that they bore any charges. An inscripton in Black Letter occurs along the top of the slab and on both its sides. Heweton (FitzGerald 1901-03, vol. 5, 256-7) transcribes and translated the inscription as follows: HIC JACET TERRENTIUS O/DONILL QUI OBIT 4 MARTI 1583 ET EJUS UXOR ELANA HUETT QUAE OBIIT 24/APRILIS 1591? EORUM FILII QUI HUNC TUMULU/FIERI FECERNT AO 1592 QUIB' SIT PROPITIUS OMNIPOTENS AMEN. (Here lies Terence O'Donill who died 4 March 1583 and his wide Helena? Huett who died 24 April 1591. Also all their sons who caused this tomb to be made in the year 1592, to whom may the Almighty be propitious. Amen)'. It was also transcribed by Bagwell/Clarke (Vigors 1888-91, vol. 1, 240) where the wife's name was given as, 'Elena White'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 02 February 2012

• TS083-019025 Graveslab
  Description

  Located within St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-), in the SW angle of the S aisle is the burial slab of John White and his wife Johanna. The slab is currently under a light wooden floor covered by carpet. The slab is decribed by Holland (1992, 200) as having 'a cross with a crown of thorns, the symbols of the Passion and two shields. One, on the left, has the White coat of arms with three roses and a chevron which, although badly rubbed, is almost certainly not engrailed. The other coat of arms, presumably his wife's, is on the other side of the cross's shaft and is also badly rubbed, but seems to have been a lion passant gardant with the initials T.C. (Burke 1907, 268). Kearney's report (Graves 1857, 360) of a similar and third coat of arms cannot be confirmed because of the state of the stone, and the reported initials 'I W' on the White coat of arms (Burke 1907, 268) are also unclear'. The poorly preserved latin inscription around the border has been transcribed as: JOHANNIS GELIDE JACET HOC SUB MARMORE VITUS CHARA QUAE JOHANNAE CONJUGIO OSSA PIAE. BIS MAIOR, WENTWORTH PRIMUM PRO REGE SECUNDUM CATHOLICI SUBIENS FOEDERA MARTIS OBIIT 28 AUGUSTI 1643 (Bagwell and Clarke, 1890, vol. 1, 242) and translated as, 'John White lies beneath this icy marble, and also the bones of his beloved wife Johanna, he was the mayor twice. First during the viceroyalty of Wentworth. Second, at the beginning of the Catholic Confederate War. He died 26 August 1643' (Art, Craft and Design Class 1996, 20). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 06 February 2012

• TS083-019026 Tomb - effigial
  Description

  Located within St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-) there is a late 13th/14th-century effigial slab which was discovered at the W end of the nave, immediately S of the NW column during alterations in the 1990s. This limestone coffin-shaped slab with chamfered edges (L 1.42m; Wth at top 0.51m; Wth at base 0.27m) is currently visible under protective clear perspecs in the floor of the nave. On the surface of the slab there is an incised effigy of a figure clad in a long loose gown falling in many folds to the feet. The left hand is depicted holding the mantle string at chest height and the right hand grasps a fold of the mantle at upper leg height on the dexter side. The head of the figure is missing, either badly spawled or deliberately mutilated and the surface of the lower dexter side is also badly damaged. There is an inscription, in Lombardic characters, along the chamfer on the sinister side. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019027 Graveslab
  Description

  In the graveyard (TS083-019020-) N of St. Mary' church (TS083-019001-) (1.3m N of the chancel and 1m E St. Michael's chapel), there is a prostrate limestone graveslab (L 1.67m; Wth 0.75m at top; Wth 0.64m at base; T 0.08m) with chamfered edges (Wth 0.03m). The surface is very badly worn and part of the sinister side and base are broken. The decoration was described by Maher (1997, 67) as consisting of 'a severn-armed segmental cross, carved in relief, with each arm terminating in a fleur-de-lis. The cross-shaft terminates in a pillar-base form which features a skull and cross-bones. An inscription in Roman lettering occurs along the base of the slab. It reads: MEM(E)NTO MORI (Remember Death)'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019028 Graveslab
  Description

  In the graveyard (TS083-019020-) to the N of the nave (3.3m N of nave and 7.16m NE of NW angle of nave) of St. Mary' church (TS083-019001-) there is an upright limestone graveslab (L 1.3m; Wth 0.68m; T 0.17m), the base of which is buried. The worn decorated surface faces E and the upper sinister corner is broken. It decoration is described by Maher (1997, 67-8) as consisting of 'a seven-armed segmental cross, carved in relief, with each arm terminating in a fleur-de-lis. Three cross-bands occur at the base of the cross-head, surmounting the cross-shaft. The base of the cross is buried. An inscription in Black Letter occurs along both sides, and survives in a somewhat worn condition. Only the following is deciperable (on the dexter side): A DNI M CCCCC (XX?)….DIE'…./. (A.D. 1520?)'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019029 Graveslab
  Description

  A badly worn graveslab lies prostrate in the SE angle of the central portion of the W porch of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-). The limestone slab (L 1.64m; Wth 0.94m) has a semi-circular head. The latin inscription is written in horizontal bands across the slab, in raised capital lettering, only the dexter side is legible and reads: ANDRE…..N V PH(I)P …..QU….OBI….ANN…DO….A….. The lower half of the slab is blank, it may have had decoration that is worn away. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019030 Graveslab
  Description

  A graveslab lies prostrate roughly in the centre of the central portion of the W porch of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-). The limestone slab (L 1.76m; Wth 1.17m) has been broken or cut across the top and most of the cross-head is missing. The slab is decorated, in false-relief, with an off-centre cross, the head appears to be a crown-of-thorns or interlace type, beneath which there is an I H S directly over 'MARIA' written in false-relief surmounting the cross-shaft. On either side of the cross-head there is a rosette. The cross-shaft is elaborately carved with four raised vertical band in the upper portion and four 'fluted' bands in the lower portion. The shaft rests on a curving calvary mount with a central depiction in an oval surround of the upper body of a skeleton and the latin words in black letter on either side 'MEMENTO MORI'. There is a plain margin along the base and sinister side. A small portion of the top and bottom dexter side is missing. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019031 Graveslab
  Description

  A graveslab lies prostrate near the NW angle of the central portion of the W porch of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-). The limestone slab (L 1.71m; Wth 0.72m) has been broken or cut straight across the top and broken in a crude fashion across the base. The slab is decorated, in false-relief, with a seven-armed interlace cross, with a barred-knop at its base. A plain cross-shaft rests on a curving calvary mount with a central depiction within a rectangular of a skull and cross-bones. The raised margin appears to be plain but may be worn. The uppermost portion of the cross-head and the top margin are missing. On the dexter side of the cross-shaft, beneath the cross-head there are the initials R M. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019032 Graveslab
  Description

  A graveslab lies prostrate in the NW angle of the central portion of the W porch of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-). The limestone slab (L 1.04m; Wth 0.76m) bears an english inscription written in horizontal bands across the slab and along the dexter side, in false-relied capital lettering. Though the inscription is quite worn a portion is still legible: HERE LIES ….E..THEIR CHILDREN MARY WHO DIED Y..2..OF MARCH…16…THOMAS W…..OF………….1682 2 OF …… The lower half of the slab is blank, it may have had decoration that is worn away. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019033 Graveslab
  Description

  A graveslab lies prostrate in the NW angle of the N portion of the W porch of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-). It is decorated with a seven-armed cross with fleur-de-lis terminals. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019034 Graveslab
  Description

  A graveslab lies prostrate against the E wall of the N portion of the W porch of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-). The limestone slab (L 0.81m; Wth 0.4m) bears an english inscription written in horizontal bands across the entire surface of the slab in false-relief capital lettering. The inscription is quite worn, particularly on the dexter side. A portion is still legible: HERE LYES …………….YEAR…HIS AGE…. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019035 Graveslab
  Description

  An upright graveslab, embedded in the ground is situated 0.4m WNW of the NE angle of St. Michael's Chapel and 4.9m ENE of the NW angle of St. Michael's Chapel in St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-). The slab of red sandstone (H 0.56m; Wth 0.54m; T 0.13m) has rounded top edges. It is decorated with a raised three armed-cross with fleur-de-lis terminals and a central plain cross within a lozenge formed by the arms and a barred-knop at the top of the cross-shaft. The remainder of the slab is buried. It is likely to be of late 13th/14th-century date. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019036 Graveslab
  Description

  Situated N of St. Mary' church (TS083-019001-) (8.6m N of the NE angle of St. Michael's chapel and 12m NE of the NW angle of St. Michael's chapel), there is a prostrate tapering limestone graveslab (L 1.87m; Wth 0.91m at top; Wth 0.82m at base; T 0.12m). The surface is very badly worn and partially spawled. The decoration consists of a severn-armed segmental cross, carved in relief, with each arm terminating in a fleur-de-lis. A plain margin (Wth 0.1m) is evident around the upper part of the slab. Due to erosion no decoration is visible on the lower portion of the slab. No inscription or date visible. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019037 Graveslab
  Description

  E of the vestry of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-), 16m SE of the SE angle of the vestry and 16.3m NE of the NE angle of the vestry, there lies a prostrate limestone graveslab (L m; Wth 0.92m). The slab is quite worn however the cross-head appears to be a ringed cross with bifid terminals and emanating out from the angles are four diagonally disposed arms, with expanded terminals. The cross-shaft rests on a stepped calvary mount. There is a raised rectangular horizontal block between the cross-shaft and the margin on the sinister side. The plain margin surrounds the slab (Wth 0.09-0.14m). No inscription or date visible. It is very similar in style to the O'Donill/White graveslab (TS083-019024-) which was erected in 1592. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019038 Tomb - chest tomb
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) 4.5m N of the NW angle of the chancel and 6.1m NE of the NW angle of the W porch. This prostrate limestone slab (L m; Wth m) is decorated with a crucifixion scene within a moulded semi-circular arch. The decoration on the slab is very similar to the central decoration on the S side panel of the White composite altar-tomb in St. Patrickswell (TS083-004004-) which was erected in 1623, though its present reconstruction dates to the 1970s. The slab has been removed from its original context and reused in the 19th century as a graveslab. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019039 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) against the N wall of St Michael's chapel, 0.4m from its NE angle, is an upright graveslab, the base of which is embedded in the ground. This tapering red sandstone slab (L 0.83m; Wth top 0.27m; Wth base 0.19; T 0.08m) is chamfered on both sides while the chamfer along the top has been damaged. The narrower surface, possibly the back, is decorated with an incised plain cross, the arms (Wth 0.06m) extending to the chamfered edges. The broader, probably upper, surface is not visible. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 2 February 2015

• TS083-019040 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-), 15m NW of the NE angle of St. Michael's chapel and 7m N of the NW angle of the W annexe to this chapel, is an upright red sandstone graveslab. The slab (L 0.65m; Wth 0.43m; T 0.1m) is decorated with a raised three-armed cross with lozenge terminals. On either side of the cross-shaft there are initials, on the dexter side: I (or J) W and on the sinister side C C. The back of the slab has been very roughly dressed. The style of the lettering suggests a 17th-century date for this graveslab. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019041 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-), E of the vestry tower. A reused 17th-century graveslab (L 1m above plinth; Wth 0.52m; T 0.19m) bearing the date 1644 and decorated with a skull and cross-bones within an ogee-shaped border. The stone was reused in the late 18th/early 19th century and bears the dates 1796 and 1812. It stands upright embedded in a concrete plinth. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019042 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) SE of the chancel of St. Mary's church. The slab (H 1.3m above ground; Wth 0.71m; T 0.11) is standing upright, embedded in the ground. It is dated 1633 and is decorated with a lozenge-shaped cross-head with fleur-de-lys terminals. The surface is quite worn. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019043 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) NE of the vestry tower. This is a reused 17th-century graveslab (H 0.78m above ground; Wth 0.67m; T 0.12m) which has been inserted upside down within the graveyard. It bears the date 1643 and the initials A.P? and B? K. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019044 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) at the W end of the graveyard. A 17th-century graveslab (H 0.67m above ground; Wth 0.44m; T 0.1m) standing upright, embedded in the ground. It bears an inscription in raised lettering which reads: INO 1615 IN THE 2D YEARE… the remainder of the inscription was buried, presumably when the graveslab was placed upright and reused in the 18th century, the later inscription reads: James Legge Died Aug.st 3d 1749 Aged 50 Years. The back of the slab is roughly dressed. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019045 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) in the W end of the graveyard. The rectangular slab (H 0.58m above ground; Wth 0.46m; T 0.075-0.11m) is standing upright, embedded in the ground. It bears horizontal raised script within a thin plain border. The upper dexter corner has been broken off. The inscription reads: …. ..ETH THE …. OF BAR??RA THE DAUGHTER OF STEPHEN MOORE WHO PARTED THIS LIFE THE 10TH DAY OF MAY ANNO DOM 1676? Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019046 Graveslab
  Description

  At the W end of St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) close to the W porch. A rectangular graveslab (H 0.41m above ground; Wth 0.43m; T 0.17m) which is upright within the graveyard, embedded in the ground. The back of the slab is roughly dressed. There is an english inscription, in raised Roman script, in horizontal lines across the slab, within a narrow plain border. The inscription is mostly visible above ground as: HERE LIETH INTERRED THE BODY OF CHARLES BLOVNT SON TO COLL CHARLES BLOVNT WHO, the remainder of the inscription, now buried, has been transcribed as: DEPARTED THIS LIFE 4 JANUARY 1651 (Vigors 1888-91, vol. 1, 243). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019047 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) W of the porch. This is a plain rectangular upright slab (H 1.19m above ground; Wth 0.78m; T 0.12m) embedded in the ground. It bears the incised capital letters N L and ET SOCII VII and commemorates a Jesuit priest, Fr. Nicholas Leynagh, and his seven colleagues who were martyred in 1625. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019049 Town defences
  Description

  The earliest recorded murage grant for Clonmel was bestowed by Edward I in 1298 for a ten year period. Subsequent grants were made in 1316, 1319, 1356, 1364 and in 1409 Henry IV authorised a thirty year grant (Bradley 1985, 47). Testimony to the importance of the wall to the town was the fact that tolls were actually levied on the people for the maintenance of the South Gate and the repair of the walls in 1463 (Calendar of Patent Rolls, Ireland, Henry VIII-Eliz, vol. 2, 210-11). It appears that the walls were also well-maintained throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. William Camden, in his 1587 travelogue 'Britannia', described Clonmel as being 'well fortified' (Thomas, 1992, vol. 2, 51). In 1608, with the inauguration of the Corporation of the town by James I, it was remarked that '...great and frequent costs are expended' on the amendment and repair of the walls (Shee & Watson 1975, 20). The Down Survey map illustrates the medieval curtain walls and towers surrounding the town, with an inner wall built diagonally across the SE corner. Cromwell's seige of Clonmel in 1650 initiated the decline of the walls. A large breach was made during the bombardment of the town which apparently caused considerable damage (ibid.). In the late 17th century the walls were reinforced by the addition of artillery defence works, outside gates and corner towers all of which were constructed by the Williamite forces and indicated on J. Goubet's 1690/91 map of the town (Kerrigan 1980, 149). The town wall of Clonmel enclosed a roughly rectangular area of 14 hectares, with a projection at the NW corner demarcating the boundary of St. Mary's medieval church and graveyard. The Civil Survey of the 1650s described the town as being 'walled about with a stone wall of lyme and stone, with severall Turretts' (Simington 1931, vol. 1, 385-88). According to Goubet's map of 1690/91 there were at least six mural towers, while documentary sources indicate that there were a total of six gates. Though none of the gates survive the 'West Gate' was remodelled in the 19th century on the site of the medieval gate. It was the primary gate into the town providing access from Irishtown into the main street of the town, namely O'Connell St. According to Goubet's map one of the 17th-century bastions was positioned in front of this gate. The wall continued in a northerly direction for c. 150m, no upstanding remains visible for c. 110m from the West Gate, the wall is then well preserved for c. 40m up to a mural tower. It is rectangular in plan with rounded corners with high quality sandstone masonry. The tower was reused as a gazebo/garden feature in the 19th century, at which time the entire ground floor was altered and a large, broad external staircase was created up against the N face of the tower to allow access to the first floor. The first floor is vaulted. The wall then kinks slightly to the NNW for c. 60m where it meets a mural tower at the NW angle. This tower is quite squat, rectangular in plan with good quality sandstone masonry, particularly at the quoins. Its SE corner is flanked by a buttress, while at the base of the E face there is a vaulted porch entrance. Another bastion is depicted at this angle tower (ibid.). A good stretch of wall then runs NNE for c. 50m to a mural tower. This tower is in good condition having been partially restored. Like its counterpart on the W wall it is slender, well-constructed and has rounded corners with angled quoins on the lower SW corner. It is a three-storey structure (int. dims. 2.54m x 2.43m) with a pointed vault over the ground floor. Fenestration comprises a number of loops, a single-light ogee, a caernarvon-arched window and a cross-loop. The wall continues NNE for a further c. 50m to the NE angle of St. Mary's graveyard. A bastion is depicted at this angle on Goubet's map (ibid.). Nothing survives above ground of the N section of town wall E of St. Mary's graveyard. It may have run along William St for c. 200m curving S down Upper Gladstone St for c. 50m to meet Kickham St and turn E for c. 70m towards the NE angle tower. This NE tower, the eastern half of which was uncovered in 1991 (Channing 1992, 42; Excavation Licence no. 92E0021), is circular in plan (int. diam. 3.6m; wall T 1.94m) and 5m in height over present ground level. It is composed of sandstone rubble and retains a rough rectangular loop looking to the NE. The town wall may have run along or roughly parallel with Morton St. for c. 260m following a fairly straight line to the NE angle tower. Both possibilities would have incorporated a town gate, Mary's Gate or postern, possibly at the junction of Mary St and Morton St and another at the N end of Gladstone St., namely the North Gate variously called Lough Gate and Breech Gate. A bastion is depicted at the Gladstone St. gate (ibid.). Excavation has revealed c. 40m of the town wall running SSE from the NE angle, though the wall does not survive above ground beyond this it can be presumed that it continued along the existing property boundary for c. 100m before a slight change of direction, running more southerly to the E end of Mitchell St. where there was formerly a town gate, the East Gate also called Kilsheelan Gate. A bastion is depicted on Goubet's map at the E end of Market St. and at the Mitchell St. town gate (ibid.). The wall continued on this line for c. 40m before kinking out once again to run SSE along Dowd's lane, c. 90m of this length has been revealed in excavations as has an external fosse running parallel with the town wall. Excavation also uncovered a semi-circular angle mural tower (diam. in excess of 7m) at the S end of Dowd's land (Scully 1994, 74; 1996, 175-8; Excavation Licence no. 92E132). Most of the S wall of the town defences does not appear to survive above ground level, though a length of town wall (L c. 14m; H 1.8m; Wth 1.3m) along the riverfront, composed of sandstone rubble bonded with fine estuarine sand mortar, was noted during an excavation at Grubb’s Quay (Henry 1996, 80; Excavation Licence no. 95E0211). The remains of a curved structure, possibly an intermural fortification, were incorporated in part of the internal face of this length of town wall (ibid.). The S stretch ran for c. 130m from the SE angle tower in a westerly direction to meet the town gate, the Water Gate at the S end of Sarsfield St. Goubet's map and Lyons (1936, 289) suggest there was a bastion at the S end of Sarsfield St. An excavation at the eastern side of the S end of Sarsfield St. confirmed that the town wall had been demolished in this area and no traces of a bastion were found (Henry 1994, 75; Excavation Licence no.: 93E0094). The wall then continued W for c. 180m, along the front of the Quay St. property boundaries, to the town gate known as the South Gate or Bridge Gate at Old Bridge. It continued W for a further 100m, presumably to an angle tower before turning N for c. 50m, running parallel to Grubb's lane up to the West Gate. Excavations in 1996 at to rear of 35-36 O'Connell St. confirmed the presence of the medieval town wall, which extended along the former riverfront (Henry 1997, 101; Excavation Licence no.: 96E0112). The wall (Wth 0.9-0.95m; H 1.2m) ran in an approximate E-W direction and was uncovered c. 2m below modern ground level (ibid.). It was built of uncut blocks of sandstone, randomly coursed, with a solid core of rubble and mortar and was well faced with a slight batter along both faces (ibid.). The wall had been built on a foundation plinth on compact estuarine gravels (ibid.). There was no evidence of an external town fosse, the River Suir no doubt performed this function adequately (ibid.). A narrow sally-port (Wth 0.87m; surviving H 1.8m) was found in the town wall (ibid.). Only two dressed sandstone piers, a flat smooth step at the base of the piers, two iron hinges, a circular bolt-receiver and a square opening, for a possible draw-bar survived (ibid.). The gateway provided minor access throu

• TS083-019062 Habitation site
  Description

  Excavation at 24 Mary St (Excavation Licence number 93E0167) revealed a layer of organic occupation debris, of probable medieval date, 2.6m below the modern ground level and another pocket (dims. 2.5m N-S; 4m E-W; D 1.21m) of clays and organics uncovered, 0.62m below the modern ground surface was probably also medieval (Wren 1994, 74). The layers were interpreted as being the remains of a sequence of at least two clay floors at three deposits of occupation debris (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019063 Midden
  Description

  A small excavation on Mary St, behind 60 O'Connell St (Excavation Licence number 93E0178), revealed a heavy organic silt with butchered bone, leather, twigs and sphagnum indicative of a rubbish dump or midden of medieval or early post-medieval date (Pollock 1995, 177). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019064 Midden
  Description

  Excavations in 1993 (Excavation Licence number 93E0131) revealed an organic spread, which occurred at an average depth of 1.4m below modern ground level, dated to the late-medieval/early post-medieval period (Henry 1994, 75). The inclusions of partially rotted twigs, fragments of wood, small pieces of charcoal, economic related plant remains, hazelnut shells, fish bones, sea shells, animal bones, leather and pottery (ibid.). The presence of an extensive organic spread is indicative of a dumping ground for human and occupational waste (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019065 Midden
  Description

  Excavations in 1993 (Excavation Licence number 93E0094) revealed organic layers at depths of between 1.6m and 2.1m (Henry 1994, 75). The layers, which were very dark in colour and had a strong organic smell, contained human and occupational waste (ibid.). The finds included animal bones, charcoal, oyster shells, hazelnut shells, blackberries, broken clay pipes, sherds of pottery, strands of leather and other occupational waste (ibid. 75-6). The archaeological evidence dated the organic deposits to the late 1600s and the early 1700s (ibid. 76). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019066 Water mill - unclassified
  Description

  Excavations at the S end of Sarsfield St fronting onto the Quays (Excavation Licence number 93E0094) revealed the remains of a millrace-like feature (L 4m; Wth 3.5m) built of sandstone with arched openings in the E and W faces (Henry 1994, 75). Along its eastern face there was a cutwater (ibid.). The millrace had been substantially altered by the building of several additional walls (ibid.). The dating evidence suggests that the millrace dated to before the end of the 17th century (ibid.). The millrace was retained by the developer (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019067 Midden
  Description

  Excavations in 1995 (Excavation Licence number 95E0211) at the rear of the properties fronting onto O'Connell St and running down to the riverfront revealed an extensive medieval organic deposit occurring at depths of between 2.5m and 4.7m below modern ground level (Henry 1996, 80). It had a high humic content, including a high content of plant remains, waste and refuse with remnants of food (ibid.). Other finds included a large amount of wood including twigs and small branches, an assortment of animal bone, fragments of oyster shell, occasional hazelnut shells, and several fragments of shoe and boot leather (ibid.). A total of 24 sherds of medieval pottery were found in the deposit. The deposit represents the archaeological remains of a dumping ground for waste and occupational refuse inside the line of the town wall and to the rear of the properties fronting the main medieval street (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019068 House - medieval
  Description

  Excavations at Market St./Constitution Lane (Excavation Licence number 95E0052) revealed the remains of what may be a medieval period house floor, dated by locally made 13th/14th-century pottery (Cleary 1996, 80). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019069 Burial ground
  Description

  Excavations in 1994 and 1995 to the rear of the Main Guard courthouse (TS083-019004-) (Excavation Licence number 94E0188) revealed a burial ground with a total of twenty-nine burials (Henry 1996, 81). All of the burials were interred in unmarked pits and there was no evidence remaining to suggest the use of coffins (ibid.). All were on an E-W axis, with the heads to the W in nearly all cases (ibid.). Several of the skeletons were partially disturbed and a large quantity of disarticulated bones was found (ibid.). The disturbance of the human remains can be accounted for by the building activity that occurred on the site during the late 1600s-the construction of the Main Guard-and the subsequent subdivision of the return block and the erection of new buildings in the 1800s (ibid.). The majority of the remains were adult and both male and female bones were present (ibid.). No datable finds were recovered with the skeletons (ibid.). However, it is possible to conclude that the burials pre-dated the construction of the return block section of the Main Guard, i.e. the 1670s (ibid.). It was likely that the burial-ground was in use from the time of the foundation of the Franciscan friary in 1269 (ibid.). The historical records indicate that the burial-ground remained in use following the dissolution of the friary in 1540 (ibid.). The church and graveyard were granted to the citizens of Clonmel after the Dissolution and remained in use for some time, probably until the ground was acquired for the construction of the Main Guard in the early 1670s (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019070 House - medieval
  Description

  Excavations in 1994 and 1995 at the Main Guard courthouse (TS083-019-004-) (Excavation Licence number 94E0188) along the northern street front revealed a wall which pre-dating the Main Guard (Henry 1996, 81). The wall, L-shaped, may have been the remains of a medieval house fronting Mitchell St (ibid.). The historical records indicate that land was given by the Franciscans to the townspeople to erect houses along the parts of their property that fronted the streets (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019071 Building
  Description

  An excavation in 2000 to the rear of the Post House, Gladstone St. (Excavation Licence no. 00E0652) revealed a mortared boundary wall, from the early 18th or late 17th century, running back from the street, associated with a substantial raising of the ground (Pollock 2002, 315). Under the infill (c. 0.9m below present ground level) a stone pavement and whitewashed cob building were found; beneath these (c. 1.1m below present ground level) clay floors and the stump of a clay-bonded wall were observed (ibid.). The remains are interpreted as buildings beside a medieval/post-medieval lane running back from Gladstone Street (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019072 Burial ground
  Description

  In 1993 an area W of the town wall, on the W side of Emmet St. was excavated (Excavation Licence no. 93E0067) (Stack 1993, unpublished report). Burials, representing a minimum number of nine individuals were uncovered, including six articulated skeletons, five were orientated E-W and one was orientated N-S. The other remains were very fragmentary (Power 1997, 112-23). Of those buried E-W, there were two pairs buried together (ibid. 6). Clay pipes were found in association with two of the burials (ibid. 6-7). The N-S skeleton appeared to be holding a set of rosary beads at time of burial and was accompanied by a Charles II half penny coin dating to 1680-84 (ibid. 7). The excavator speculated that the burials may have been associated with the jail which was erected in Lough St, opposite the present St Peter and Paul's RC church, in the late 1600s and demolished in 1790 (ibid. 3). Following an examination of the remains, it was possible to determine the sex of 6 of the individuals, all of which were male (Power 1997, 113). It was not possible to determine the cause of death in any of the individuals (ibid. 118). The full extent of the burial ground was not determined. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019073 Building
  Description

  Excavations in 1993 revealed a number of walls (Excavation Licence no. 93E0131) (Henry 1994, 75). The archaeological finds from the layers overlying the walls indicate that the walls predate the late 16th/early 17th centuries (ibid.). Most of the walls were of similar construction, built of uncut pieces of sandstone of varying shapes and sizes and bonded with a very hard and compact mortar (ibid.). The walls may have been associated with the industrial buildings that once stood on the site (ibid.). All of the Old Quay was dominated by mills in the 1700s and 1800s (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019074 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  A limited excavation in 1995 at Morton St., Clonmel (Excavation Licence no. 95E029), revealed a post-medieval cess-pit with finds including oyster shells, a small quantity of animal bone, a large quantity of post-medieval pottery and some fragmented clay pipes (Henry 1996, 81). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019075 Well
  Description

  An archaeological excavation to the rear of Parnell Street in 1999 (Excavation Licence no. 99E0649) revealed a well, probably dating to the late 17th century which would have supplied water to the buildings on the streetfront, traces of which had been largely removed by the insertion of underground petrol tanks (Moran 1999, 10-11, 15). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019076 Building
  Description

  Limited archaeological excavations at 68/69 O'Connell Street (Excavation Licence no. 00E0510) revealed a length of medieval wall that may be part of a medieval building or medieval boundary wall (Tierney 2000, 10). It was constructed of different sized rectangular blocks, the largest being c. 0.4m L x 0.4m T (ibid.). The wall was under an upstanding wall but not on the same alignment (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019077 Building
  Description

  Limited archaeological excavations at 68/69 O'Connell Street (Excavation Licence no. 00E0510) revealed a length of medieval wall that may be part of a medieval building or medieval boundary wall (Tierney 2000, 12-13). It was constructed with flat stone blocks, on average 0.4m L x 0.1m T (ibid.). The wall was under and on the same alignment as an upstanding wall (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019078 Tomb - chest tomb (present location)
  Description

  Currently at St. Patrick's Well, within the interior of the medieval church (TS083-004001-) there is a composite chest tomb (TS083-004004-) to the White family. This chest tomb is recorded at its original location as TS083-019078-. It was originally erected in the White Mortuary Chapel in St. Mary's, Clonmel (TS083-019001-) and was brought to St. Patrick's Well when the mortuary chapel was demolished in 1805 (Burke 1907, 263-71; Holland 1992, 199-200). See TS083-004004- for description. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019079 Wall monument
  Description

  Presently located in the interior of the medieval church at Patrickswell (TS083-004001-) there is a 17th-century armorial plaque (TS083-004005-) of the White family with scroll decoration on either side in raised relief. This was probably part of the White altar tomb (TS083-004004-) which was originally erected in the White Mortuary Chapel, St. Mary's Clonmel (TS083-019001-). The armorial plaque is recorded in its original location as TS083-019079-. It was moved to St. Patrick's Well in 1805 when the chapel was demolished (Burke 1907, 263-71; Holland 1992, 199). See TS083-019005- for description. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019081 Graveslab
  Description

  Inserted as a window jamb into the S wall of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-). A 13th/14th century sandstone graveslab (L 1.2m), decorated with an incised cross. The head of the cross is lozenge-shaped with trefoil terminals and there is a knop on the shaft. The base has been broken off. The graveslab was deliberately scored with two horizontal lines to give the appearance of three separate jambstones for the E jamb of this 19th-century window. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019082 Graveslab (present location)
  Description

  In the South Tipperary County Museum. This graveslab (TS071-003003-) was found in the fabric of the S wall of the nave of a Cloneen medieval church (TS071-003001-) immediately E of the doorway and was brought to the County Museum for safe keeping. The slab itself consists of a coffin-shaped sandstone slab which survives in two portions, unfortunately there was a third middle portion which is now missing. The upper portion represents the top of the slab and measures 0.60m in length, 0.46m in width at its broken top, 0.40m in width at its broken base and 0.11m in average thickness. This portion tapers inwards from top to base. The lower portion represents the base of the slab and measures 0.15m in length, 0.23m in width at its broken top and 0.17m at its base. The middle portion of the slab which connected the two pieces is now missing. Originally the slab would have measured approximately 1.8-1.9m in overall length; 0.50m top width; 0.17m base width; average thickness 0.11m. The top portion of the slab is incomplete and the top of the floriated cross is missing. The slab is decorated with an incised six-armed floriated cross with a central knop halfway up the incised shaft of the cross. Originally 4 of the diagonal arms of the cross head terminated in a fleur-de-lis symbol of which only the lower sinister (left) and dexter (right) quadrants survive. Interestingly the two horizontal arms of the cross have rectangular terminals which is an unusual feature for floriated graveslabs. Another unusual feature is the presence of a roll-moulding which runs around the edge of the sandstone slab framing the floriated cross. Also unusual is the lack of symmetry in the size the fleur-de-lis terminals, the terminal on the sinister (left) side of the cross is much larger than the terminal on the dexter (right) side. The coffin-shaped slab with the roll moulding framing the edge of the slab was either a coffin lid for a sarcophagus or as a cover for a slab-lined grave. The presence of the roll-moulding may suggest that it was used as coffin lid for a sarcophagus. It is more usual to find a chamfer running around the edge of the medieval grave-slab. The shape and style of the fleur-de-lis, the use of the roll moulding and its tapered form along with the use of sandstone suggest a 13th-century date for this graveslab. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019083 Graveslab (present location)
  Description

  Found in the graveyard (TS083-019020-) of St. Mary's church (TS083-019001-), Clonmel, this stone is now in the care of Tipperary South Riding County Museum. The central portion of a rectangular sandstone graveslab (L 0.485m; Wth 0.615m; D 0.07m) bearing an inscription in English which reads 'of the Parish of Clonmel Anno Domini 1686. Jonathan Brownsworth Vicar Henry Chearnley Mer[chant] Richard Moore Skin[ner] Church warden'. There is a gap between church and warden where the stone has a rough circular perforation, possibly from reuse as a spudstone. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019084 Tomb - chest tomb (present location)
  Description

  In the South Tipperary County Museum. This limestone panel (H 0.41m; Wth 0.35m; D 0.05m) of an chest tomb is said to have come from Owning, Co. Kilkenny (KK039-001001-) (see KK039-001003-). The upper sinister and dexter portions are missing and it is broken off along its sinister side. Where the panel is intact there are the remains of a narrow, plain margin around the edge of the upper, lower and dexter side. The panel is decorated with the symbols of the Passion. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019085 Architectural fragment
  Description

  In the South Tipperary County Museum. Three sandstone Romanesque fragments were uncovered during the excavation of the medieval church at Kilcash (TS078-036001-) (Sweetman 1984, 36-43). These consist of a base of an engaged column (L 0.18m; Wth 0.1m; E 0.1m), the rounded base (D 0.05m; Wth 0.08m) has a angled moulding to one side and a horizontal groove (Wth 0.02m) near the top of the base, the latter is quite denuded; a length of moulding (L 0.16m; Wth 0.08m; D 0.09m) decorated with four pellets and a fragment of moulding (dims. 0.17m x 0.1m; 0.06m) decorated with a roll-moulding (Wth 0.025m) and parallel row of pellet-moulding (Wth 0.02m). The stones came from the E end of the nave, close to the SE angle and had been reused in the construction of a later tomb (ibid. 41). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-019086 Tomb - effigial
  Description

  In 1615 the effigial tomb was noted in the choir of the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-) (Shee and Watson 1975, 31. It was subsequently moved and appears to have been buried, as according to the OS letters the effigy was dug up in the yard S of the church a few years before 1840(O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 70-71 (212-13)). Towards the end of the 19th century the tomb was placed in its current location, a niche in the NW angle of the friary church (Shee and Watson 1975, 31). This is a Butler tomb bearing the figures of a knight and his lady. The figures are described in detail by Hunt (1974, vol. 1, 225-6, vol. 2, plate 167). The latin inscription in raised black letter script (expanded version) reads: HIC JACET JACOBUS GALDY FILIUS COMITIS ORMONIE ANNO DOMINI 1431 OBIIT PETRUS BUTTYLER...CLXIIII THOMAS PETRI BUTTYLER ANNO DOMINI MCCCCLXXVIII OBIIT EDMUNDUS THOME FILII(?) PETRI BUTTYLLER A di 1513. POER UXOR EDMUNDI BUTTYLLER ANNO DOMINI 1512. ORATE PRO ANIMABUS THOME BUTTYLLER ET ELENE BUTTYLER UXORIS EIUS.. .. QUIS HOC OPUS FIERI FECERUNT.. 153.. which translates as: Here lies James Galdy, son of the Earl of Ormond. In the year of the Lord 1431 died Peter Butler...1464. Thomas [Fitz] Peter Butler, in the year of the Lord 1478 died Edmund Thomas son of Peter Butler A.D. 1513 [Catherine] Poer wife of Edmund Butler, in the year of the Lord 1512. Pray for the souls of Thomas Butler and Ellen Butler his wife who had this work made in the year 153.. (Hunt 1974, vol. 1, 225-6). The OS letters also have a transcription of the inscription as it appears on the tomb (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, illustration 23). The side panel is from a 17th-century chest tomb (TS083-019087-). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 9 January 2012

• TS083-019087 Tomb - chest tomb
  Description

  In a niche in the NW angle of the church of the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-). This late 16th/early 17th-century slab is not in its original position as it is currently placed as the side panel of an early 16th-century Butler effigial tomb (TS083-019086-). The effigial tomb was placed at this location in the late 19th century (Shee and Watson 1975, 31) and it is likely that the chest tomb was also placed in its current position then. The side panel consists of two panels, possibly from the same tomb as the both share a similar geometric frieze running along the top of the panel and separated from the lower carvings by a projecting rope moulding. The smaller dexter panel, possibly originally an end panel, has a carving of Our Lady of Pity with her arms outstretched and a dagger piercing her breast, the crucified Christ lies across her lap. Our Lady is framed on either side by a vase containing a profusion of flowers and foliage which in turn is flanked by pillars. This small panel was noted in the OS letters in 1840 at which time it was leaning against the external S wall of the church (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 71 (214)). The larger panel is decorated with instruments of the Passion beneath the rope moulding. Centrally placed in this panel there is a simple cross surmounted by the inscription 'INRI' with the hands and feet of the crucified Christ on either side and on the sinister side a heart pierced by three nails. The cross arms have a sun on the dexter side and a moon on the sinister side. Also on the dexter side are a torch (?), seamless garment, Peter's sword and the servant's ear. The scourging pillar surmounted by a cock, a scourge and birch twigs and a jug and ewer. On the sinister side there is a sceptre of reeds, a spear, a ladder, a sponge on a stick, a hammer, a purse, a crown of thorns, a pincers and a lantern. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 9 January 2012.

• TS083-019088 Tomb - chest tomb
  Description

  Set into the wall of a niche, above the Butler effigial tomb (TS083-019086-) in the NW angle of the church of the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-). This side panel dates from the first half of the 16th century and is described by Hunt (1974, vol. 1, 226) as 'consisting of a series of five or six saints in niches with foliated spandrels, divided by buttresses. The carving is hard and angular in type. The figures are much disfigured by modern cement repairs and some have been transposed from their correct niches, which are labelled. The figures are: 1 St Paul, with sword; 2 St Simon; and three or four fragmentary figures, arbitrarily assembled'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 09 January 2012

• TS083-019089 Tomb - chest tomb
  Description

  Set into a pier in the internal face of the N wall of the medieval tower of the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-). In 1840 the panel had been outside, leaning against the S wall of the church (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 71 (214)). The panel is incomplete and consists of a seated figure of the Virgin enthroned with the Child on her knee, he is holding an orb surmounted by a cross in his left hand. The figure is within an ogee-headed niche with foliate spandrels and is separated from a dexter figure, in a similar niche, by a pillar. Only the sinister half of the dexter niche survive, it bears the figure of a man carrying a book in his left arm with a lamb carved on the book, suggesting that it represents St John (Hunt 1974, vol. 1, 226). The OS letters suggest that the full panel is not currently visible as according to O'Keeffe's description there is an inscription in black letter script above the figures, the contracted letters 'sbpt1' above St John and 'Aue Maria g - - ' above the Virgin which he interprets as the prayer Ave Maria gratia plena (Hail Mary full of grace) (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 71 (214)). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 9 January 2012

• TS083-019090 Stone sculpture
  Description

  In an external yard immediately N of the church of the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-). A limestone pillar (H 0.52m; Wth 0.25m) with decoration on all four sides. One side has a Butler heater-shaped shield which bears a chief indented, this rests on the head of a winged figure in orans posture. Another side also has a heater-shaped shield per saltire with three ermine tails in the upper, dexter and sinister portions of the field and four in the lower portion, supported by a similar winged figure. One side is completely covered with a symmetrical vine-scroll motif and the fourth side bears a poorly preserved Piéta, above which there is carving which is too damaged to be identified. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 9 January 2012

• TS083-019091 Graveslab
  Description

  In the external yard immediately N of the church of the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-). This graveslab was uncovered during the construction of a car park opposite the church entrance, to the W. The limestone slab (L 1.03m; Wth 0.31m; D 0.13m) has a chamfered edge (Wth 0.02m)around the upper surface. It is decorated with a four-armed cross carved in relief within a recessed square, the bifid terminals of the cross arms extend beyond the boundary of the square, a lozenge-shaped area occurs at the centre of the cross. The cross shaft consists of parallel incised lines and the cross base forms two inverted closed Ys within a incised rectangular area. On the sinister side of the cross shaft there are three incised mason's tools, one above the next, the uppermost being a mallet, then a chisel and below a mason's square. The form of the cross, with bifid terminals and a boxed termination, suggests a 13thth-century date for this graveslab. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 January 2012

• TS083-019092 Font (present location)
  Description

  In the external yard immediately N of the church of the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-). According to a plaque on this font, it originally came from the church of St. Mary's, Clonmel (TS083-019001-). The sandstone font is square externally (Wth 0.61m; D 0.28 with a chamfer at the base D 0.08m) with a internal circular bowl (diam. 0.52m; D 0.23m) with a central hole (Wth 0.04m). All four angles are chamfered, with horizontal tooling, and have an engaged round column surmounted by a roll-moulding and engaged sphere. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 January 2012

• TS083-019093 Architectural feature
  Description

  In the external yard N of the church of the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-). This circular limestone stoup (dims. 0.48m x 0.42m; rim Wth 0.06m; H 0.37m) is decorated in high relief with four, equally spaced lugs in the form of ram's heads with vineleaves dropping from each ram's horns. Around the lower portion of the stoup there is a band, beneath which there is an encircling row of elaborate fleur-de-lys. This sculpted piece possibly dates to the 17th century. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 January 2012

• TS083-019094 Font
  Description

  This font, which according to a plaque was originally from St Mary's parish church (TS083-019001-) is currently in the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-). See TS083-019092- for the description. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 January 2012

• TS083-019095 Wall monument
  Description

  Formerly on the internal N wall of the chancel of St. Mary's church (TS083-019991-), Clonmel. In 1805 the chancel was shortened by 8.8m (Burke 1907, 270) leaving the plaque exposed on what is now the S wall of the vestry tower. A square wall monument (Wth and H 1.25m) consisting of an inscribed panel (Wth and H 0.92m) on polished limestone within a moulded frame. The inscription was transcribed by Bagwell/Clarke (Vigors 1888-91, vol. 1, 241) as, 'Underfoot w[i]th five of their children Samuel ffrancis and Grace (who died in their Infancy) John at his 20th yeare, Xber 9th 1675, and Jane in her 22nd yeare, 7ber 27th 1681, are interred the bodyes of Doctor Samuel Ladyman and Grace his Wife, teh Daughter of Dr. William Hutchinson, De Oxen, she deceasing on ye [ ] day of March 1663 and her husbank on ye [ ] of ffebruary, 1683 who left this epitaph to be fixed over their graves. "Sleep dearest heart and now thy mourner may / Putt off this flesh to mix it w[i]th thy clay / Sleep infant dust freed from Earths Toyl & Strife / By death's surprize ith nonage of y[ou]r life / Sleep vigorous youth whose keener soul brake through / Its crazy case and bade this wourld adieu. / Sleep vertuous maid, wife, mother, and all in one / Alive beloved by all bewailed now goun / Sleep till that trump w[hic]h rouseth from their graves / Both men and children, Princes and their slaves / Shall call us thence, then wake w[i]th sts & sing / Eternal praises to our heavenly King"'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 11 December 2012

• TS083-019096 Architectural fragment
  Description

  In a courtyard within the Franciscan Friary (TS083-019003-) of Clomnel. The medieval friary has been much modified and it is possible that this architectural fragment came from the friary, however, it may also have been brought here for safe keeping. It consists of a capital (Wth at top 0.38m; Wth at base 0.2m; H 0.25m) decorated with agapanthus leaves in high relief. The top of the capital is broken off and has a layer of concrete. It is resting on another larger capital (TS083-019097-) of a similar style. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 28 November 2012

• TS083-019097 Architectural fragment
  Description

  In a courtyard within the Franciscan Friary (TS083-019003-) of Clomnel. The medieval friary has been much modified and it is possible that this architectural fragment came from the friary, however, it may also have been brought here for safe keeping. It consists of an octagonal capital (Wth at top 0.42m; Wth at base 0.2m; H 0.32m) with a moulding around the top, the capital itself is decorated with agapanthus leaves in high relief. Another smaller capital (TS083-019096-), of a similar style, rests on top. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 28 November 2012

• TS083-019098 Graveslab
  Description

  In St. Mary's graveyard (TS083-019020-) E of the E window of the church. Lying prostrate this tapering slab (L 1.88m; Wth at top 0.67m; Wth at base 0.5m) has a chamfered edge (Wth 0.04m) and is decorated with a seven-armed cross with fleur-de-lys terminals. Beneath the cross-head there is a three-barred knop. The cross shaft (Wth 0.05m) terminates with a curving calvary mount. There is a plain border (Wth 0.13m) around the decorated surface of the slab but no visible trace of any inscription. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 January 2015

• TS083-019099 Armorial plaque
  Description

  Formerly located on the main, W-facing, facade of the Main Guard (TS083-019004-) which was built by James Butler, first Duke of Ormond, between 1673 and 1684 as a prestigious courthouse for the Palatinate of County Tipperary. This is one of two sandstone armorial plaques (see also TS083-019100-) positioned at first-floor level. This, the more northerly plaque, bears the arms of the Butlers of Ormond within a much damaged moulded sandstone surround. During the restoration of the building to its former 17th-century appearance the surrounds were repaired, however, the plaques have been brought inside the courthouse to prevent further weathering. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 9 February 2015

• TS083-019100 Armorial plaque
  Description

  Formerly located on the main, W-facing, facade of the Main Guard (TS083-019004-) which was built by James Butler, first Duke of Ormond, between 1673 and 1684 as a prestigious courthouse for the Palatinate of County Tipperary. This is one of two sandstone armorial plaques (see also TS083-019099-) positioned at first-floor level. This, the more southerly plaque, bears the arms of the Borough of Clonmel within a much damaged moulded sandstone surround. During the restoration of the building to its former 17th-century appearance the surrounds were repaired, however, the plaques have been brought inside the courthouse to prevent further weathering. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 9 February 2015

• TS083-019102 Architectural fragment
  Description

  In South Tipperary County Museum. A sandstone capital (H 0.205; Wth 0.37m), dating from the latter half of the 13th century, from the medieval church at Baptistgrange (TS077-008001-), where it formed part of the chancel arch (TSCM files). It is decorated with stiff leaf foliage, consisting of two five foil leaves springing from two stems at either side of a central stem from which only two single leaves spring (ibid.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 February 2015

• TS083-019103 Architectural fragment
  Description

  In South Tipperary County Museum. A sandstone capital (H 0.21; Wth 0.29m), dating from the latter half of the 13th century, from the medieval church at Baptistgrange (TS077-008001-), where it formed part of the chancel arch (TSCM files). It is decorated with stiff leaf foliage, consisting of trefoil leaves emerging from two stems, one on each side of the central stem (ibid.). Another sandstone capital (TS083-019102-) from the chancel arch is also stored in South Tipperary County Museum. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 February 2015

• TS083-019104 Architectural fragment
  Description

  In South Tipperary County Museum. A limestone engaged capital, dating from the latter half of the 13th century, from the Franciscan friary in Cashel (TS061-025008-) (TSCM files). It is decorated with stiff leaf foliage, consisting of trilobed plant motifs running diagonally upwards (ibid.). Another limestone capital (TS083-019105-) from the Franciscan friary is also stored in South Tipperary County Museum. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 February 2015

• TS083-019105 Architectural fragment
  Description

  In South Tipperary County Museum. A limestone engaged capital (H 0.24m; Wth 0.47m), dating from the latter half of the 13th century, from the Franciscan friary in Cashel (TS061-025008-) (TSCM files). It is decorated with stiff leaf foliage, consisting of three multi-lobed plant motifs, the central motif rises upwards from a stem, while the plants on either side are inverted. Another limestone capital (TS083-019104-) from the Franciscan friary is also stored in South Tipperary County Museum. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 February 2015

• TS083-019106 Architectural fragment
  Description

  In South Tipperary County Museum. A block of moulded stone (L 0.41; Wth 0.21m; D 0.2m) from the 13th-century church at Baptistgrange (TS077-008001-), where it formed part of the chancel arch (TSCM files). The carving consists of three rolls with fillet mouldings on each roll (ibid.). Two sandstone capitals (TS083-019102-; TS083-019103-) from the chancel arch are also stored in South Tipperary County Museum. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 February 2015

• TS083-019107 Architectural fragment
  Description

  In the external yard N of the church of the Franciscan friary (TS083-019003-). A limestone crocket finial (base dims. 0.25m x 0.18m; tapering to 0.05m; H 0.47m), the top of which is missing. The stone is dressed with deep punch-tooling in horizontal rows and there are two rows of crockets which are like stylised figs in appearance. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 10 February 2015

• TS083-019108 Cross - Market cross
  Description

  Protruding from the base of 1 O’Connell St. on the E, Sarsfield St., side. It originally stood in the market place, roughly the area in front of the Main Guard (TS083-019004-) (Thomas 1992, vol. 2, 53). By tradition it was known as the 'bargain stone' or the 'nail' (Lyons 1954-5, 29). According to Lyons (1936, 288-9), 'This stone, until about forty years ago, occupied a position a few feet further north, at the top of the rise from the river. It is assumed that the cross which the stone must have supported was anciently visible from the port entrance at the Water-Gate. Bargains at fairs had to be closed at this stone, each party placing a foot thereon'. The limestone base (dims. 1.1m x 0.5m; H 0.2m), only three sides of which are visible, has a double chamfer around its edge and an unusual projection (a tapering roll 0.08m x 0.02m)from the base of the lower chamfer on the E side, the lower part of which is covered by the concreted footpath. It seems likely that the complete base would be octagonal in shape. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 72). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 11 February 2015

• TS083-019114 House - medieval
  Description

  Burke (1907, 56) describes a block of houses, known as 'Middle Row' which occupied the centre of the upper O'Connell St., between the West Gate and the junction of Mary St. and Bridge St. On either side of this block of houses there was a narrow street or lane running from West Gate to the junction of Mary St. and Bridge St. That to the N of the row was called North Lane and that to the S of the row was called West Street or West Gate Street. The row was still standing in 1677 when, 'the houses in the middle of the street', are mentioned in relation to a corporation dispute (ibid. 494 footnote). The row was possibly demolished in the late 17th or 18th century. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 22 August 2023

• TS083-019115 Town hall
  Description

  Burke (1907, 56) describes a block of houses (TS083-019114-), known as 'Middle Row' which occupied the centre of the upper O'Connell St., between the West Gate and the junction of Mary St. and Bridge St. He describes how, 'Opposite Bridge Street and forming the end of Middle Row stood "the county goale and Town hall built over the same" (ibid. 58). The row was still standing in 1677 when, 'the houses in the middle of the street', are mentioned in relation to a corporation dispute (ibid. 494 footnote). The row, including the jail and town hall, was possibly demolished in the late 17th or 18th century. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 22 August 2023

• TS083-031 Church
  Description

  On relatively level ground immediately E of St. Stephen's Place and S of the Western Road. The church is situated at the N end of the graveyard (TS083-031001-). The earliest record to St. Stephen's lazar house (TS083-019036----) and attendant church is from the year 1510 (Lee 1966, 12-26). On the 20th of December of that year the Commissioner of the Bishop of Lismore and Waterford decided that the ecclesiastical revenues of St. Stephen's appertained to its rector and not to the Prior of Athassel (Lee 1966, 12-26). A Court Survey held at Clonmel on the 9th of August 1655 described St. Stephen's as 'wholly destroyed onely some part of the wall standing...' (Burke 1907, 244). The present remains consist of a much denuded church (dims. 18m x 9.5m), the ruined, low, side walls (max. H 0.9m; T 0.8m) and gable ends (W gable H 1.5m; E gable H 0.95m) of which are overgrown. At time of inspection the N wall was completely obscured by trees and bushes. According to the OS Letters (1840) there were two windows in the E gable, two in the S wall and one in the W gable (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 78-9). They also noted that the upper area of the church was most likely used as a dwelling, evidenced by joist holes in the E gable at first-floor level and a chimney surmounting the W gable (ibid.). During the course of the ITA Survey (1942) the church was again recorded and at that time a small niche or aumbry was visible in the SE angle, a lance window in the E gable and a small ope in the S wall. There is no trace of the leper hospital mentioned in 1510. (Farrelly and FitzPatrick 1993, 65). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-031001 Graveyard
  Description

  On relatively level ground immediately E of St. Stephen's Place and S of Western Road. The church (TS083-031----) is situated at the N end of an almost square graveyard (dims. 54m N-S; 58m E-W). The graveyard is enclosed by a mortared stone wall. It is sparsely populated with gravestones predominantly of the 18th and 19th centuries. The earliest noted headstone is dated 1724 and is decorated with the Keating arms. Limited excavation in the vicinity of the graveyard in 2001 revealed nothing of archaeological significance (Lennon 2003, 381-2). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS083-034 Standing stone
  Description

  Identified during construction work for a housing development on the NE outskirts of Clonmel (Elder 2003, 381). On a slight rise and c. 750m N of the River Suir. According to Elder (ibid.) the standing stone (0.43m x 0.19m; H 1.25m), rectangular in plan, appears to be of quarried granite and partially dressed. Elder (ibid.) noted on the NW angle 'traces of a possible ogham inscription, although this is quite weathered and difficult to determine'. He also noted that, 'it is likely that the stone was transported by a former landowner from an as yet unknown location, but possibly a nearby enclosure site, (TS083-023----)' (ibid.). The stone was removed and its current location is unknown. If the stone is composed of dressed granite then it is likely to be a scratching post erected in the 19th or 20th century. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 March 2020

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No address of the register names Burgagery-Lands West with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Tipperary.

Name

Burgagery-Lands West · Burgáiste Thiar

Area

2,430,354 m² (243.04 ha, 600.55 acres)

Civil parish

St. Mary'S Clonmel, and its townlands

Barony

Iffa And Offa East

Electoral division

Clonmel West Urban, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Ardgeeha, Ardgeeha Lower, Boherduff, Borheenduff, Burgagery-Lands East, Carrigeen, Cooleens, Gortmaloge, Greenan (Co. Waterford), Greenan, Haywood, Oldbridge, Raheen, Toberaheena

Placenames

Burgagery-Lands West on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.