Medieval History
Archaeologists in County Clare believe they have discovered Ireland?s earliest surviving example of a timber framed house. Dendrochronological analysis is expected to conclude that the timber structure at Chapel Lane, Parnell Street, Ennis, dates back to the late 16th century.
Ms. Irene Clune?s house, known as McParland?s is long understood to have been the oldest inhabited house in the Clare County capital. The building?s triple diamond stone Jacobean chimney has been an icon of medieval Ennis for centuries.
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Medieval History
Oldest surviving timber-framed house discovered in Ireland
Archaeologists in County Clare believe they have discovered Ireland?s earliest surviving example of a timber framed house. Dendrochronological analysis is expected to conclude that the timber structure at Chapel Lane, Parnell Street, Ennis, dates back to the late 16th century.
Ms. Irene Clune?s house, known as McParland?s is long understood to have been the oldest inhabited house in the Clare County capital. The building?s triple diamond stone Jacobean chimney has been an icon of medieval Ennis for centuries.
Click here to read this article from Medievalists.net
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