Hundred Years After Christian Era Architecture
Categories: Ireland
Above: Early Irish architecture
A hundred years after the Christian era the four great fortresses of Ireland were erected or enlarged by Tuathal Teachtmhar at Tlachtgha, Taillte, Teamhair and Uisneach. Tara was extended at the hands of many successive kings. Though the Fiana favoured the outdoor life, all the great kings of our race had their [...]
[caption id="attachment_1519" align="aligncenter" width="551" caption="Architecture"][/caption] Above: Early Irish architecture A hundred years after the Christian era the four great fortresses of Ireland were erected or enlarged by Tuathal Teachtmhar at Tlachtgha, Taillte, Teamhair and Uisneach. Tara was extended at the hands of many successive kings. Though the Fiana favoured the outdoor life, all the great kings of our race had their architects. The names of some, indeed, are preserved amongst those of the world's great builders, notably Car, builder of Cashel; Righriu and Garb-ban, ... Read More
