Cashel Town Walls

The Dominican Priory and Franciscan Abbey were established in the 13th century. A Charter of Murgage was granted to the citizens of Cashel in 1319, by Edward II, for 5 years. During this period the town walls were built to protect the wealthy Anglo-Norman inhabitants from the native Irish.The irregular shaped walls enclosed an area of about 28 acres. The Rock of Cashel and the two abbeys are not enclosed within the walls, which may account for its irregular shape. In the mid 17th century there were at least five gateways into the town, none of them have survived. We do know the location of the main gateways, over the years some of their names changed several times. Canopy Gate, AKA Upper Gate and Dublin Gate, stood at the top of Bank Street near Ladys Well Street. St Nicholas' Gate, AKA Lower Gate was located on Main Street near the Post Office. Moor Gate was located on Dominic Street close to Cashel Folk Museum. Friar Gate was sited on Friar Street near the Abbeyside junction. The fifth gate, Johns' Gate was located on John Street near the entrance to the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. The Cathedral is probably the best place to begin any tour of the city walls.megalithicireland.com/Cashel%20Town%20Walls,%20Tipperary.html