Toilets The Normans built toilets in their castles. These were usually in the corners of towers and the waste fell into the ditch below. ...
Donegal Castle Several medieval castles were adapted for use by the planters. One of the most elaborate of these conversions was at Donegal Castle ...
Deer Park Settlement A group of five wicker houses were excavated at a ring fort at Deer Park, Glenarm, Co Antrim. The wickerwork, bedding and floors were ...
Great hall in Castle All the Norman castles had a great hall which was used by the lord and his family and was situated at first floor level. Their private ...
Dutch Gabled Houses Many Dutch gabled houses were built in Dublin in the second half of the 17th century. These were especially common in the manufacturing ...
Viking Houses Different Types The Vikings settlement in Dublin was excavated in the early 1960s and it has revealed detailed information about houses styles there. ...
Fireplace in Castle The fireplaces in these castles provided much needed warmth as the castles were very cold and damp. Window glass was not well sealed ...
Late 17th Century Changes in Architecture Towards the end of the 17th century the prosperity of the country was reflected in the extra expense to which the rich went in building. ...
Viking Houses in Waterford Six semi-underground houses, otherwise known as “sunken featured structures” have been excavated in Waterford. These houses were all ...
Stairs and Stewards The day to day running of a castle was in the hands of a steward who looked after accounts also especially when the lord was away. ...
