Hidden in Plain Sight_ 17th Century Cashel

In this engaging lecture, archaeologist Joanne Hughes explores the architectural and documentary evidence for 17th-century buildings in Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Combining her archival research with her professional archaeological expertise, she highlights how surviving structural features and material traces in the town’s streetscape point to a once-thriving early modern urban centre. Whether you are interested in Irish urban history, archaeology, genealogy, architectural heritage, or early modern research techniques, this lecture provides a fascinating look at how documentary and physical evidence can bring long-lost buildings and their owners back into focus.