Medieval Mile Museum

Medieval Mile Museum is a museum in , , which is located on Mary’s Lane. Medieval Mile Museum is situated near , as well as near the public building .
  • Opening hours:
    January–February: Monday and Thursday–Sunday 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    March–October: 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    November–December: Monday and Thursday–Sunday 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Email: info@medievalmilemuseum.ie
  • Type: Museum
  • Also known as: “Saint Mary’s”
  • Address: 2 Mary’s Lane, Kilkenny, R95K276

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Kilkenny Castle and Town Hall.

Photo: Tolivero, Public domain.
is a castle in , Ireland, built in 1260 to control a fording-point of the and the junction of several routeways. It was a symbol of Norman occupation, and in its original 13th-century condition, it would have formed… is situated 270 metres southeast of Medieval Mile Museum.

Town hall
The Tholsel, also known as the , is a municipal building in the High Street, , , Ireland. It served as the meeting place by Kilkenny Borough Council until the council was abolished in 2014.

Public building
was founded by the Shee family in 1582 'to accommodate twelve poor persons' in the city of , Ireland. It is a nationally significant Tudor period almshouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Johnswell and Bennettsbridge.

Locality
is a village in , . On the village green is a powerful spring and well dedicated to John the Baptist which was traditionally the venue for a local "pattern" of note, while the moat north of the village was the site of St John's Eve bonfires. is situated 8 km northeast of Medieval Mile Museum.

Village
Photo: Sarah777, Public domain.
is a village in in . It is situated on the 6 kilometres south of city, in the centre of the county. is situated 8 km southeast of Medieval Mile Museum.

Medieval Mile Museum

Latitude
52.6518° or 52° 39′ 7″ north
Longitude
-7.25218° or 7° 15′ 8″ west
Wheelchair access
yes
Operator
Medieval Mile Museum
Open location code
9C4JMP2X+P4
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
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In Other Languages

“Medieval Mile Museum” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Músaem na Míle Meánaoise”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Saint Mary’s Church and Saint Mary’s Graveyard.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Welcome to the Medieval Mile Museum and Shee.

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