Abstract
The walls of Derry need little introduction. Not long after their construction in the early 17th century they began to prove their worth by providing the local population with vital protection during the sieges of 1641, 1649 and 1688-89, although at times sustaining some damage to their fabric. In more recent times the walls were used by the security forces during The Troubles, and they have also served and continue to serve the artistic community and support various leisure activities. Their importance in both the history of the city and the north of Ireland cannot be doubted. They form a unique component of the local, regional and national built environment and heritage, and are justly within state care.
All this and more can be found in several publications that document the walls. In particular, Doherty & Webster (2016) and Lacey (2016) describe the walls and outline their history and are to be commended and recommended for the detail they give. However, in spite of all the fine accounts that have been consigned to printed works, web sites and museum exhibits, there is one aspect of the walls that has yet to have its story told – the walls are host to a number of Ordnance Survey cut benchmarks.
All this and more can be found in several publications that document the walls. In particular, Doherty & Webster (2016) and Lacey (2016) describe the walls and outline their history and are to be commended and recommended for the detail they give. However, in spite of all the fine accounts that have been consigned to printed works, web sites and museum exhibits, there is one aspect of the walls that has yet to have its story told – the walls are host to a number of Ordnance Survey cut benchmarks.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 2024 |
Pages (from-to) | 122-128 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Ulster Journal of Archaeology |
Volume | 79 |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 29 Jan 2025 |