Map of historical sites in Wexford

This interactive map pinpoints the locations of historical sites in Wexford Town, highlighting the town’s Viking and Norman heritage. It marks everything from old sections of the town wall to ruined churches and structures that no longer exist.

A comprehensive list of sites appears below the map.

Click any listing below to highlight it on the map.

Abbey Street Mural Tower

Abbey Street

A cylindrical mural tower located on Abbey Street, estimated to date from the early 13th century or later.

Beggerin Island

Ardcavan

The former site of Beggerin Island, once home to a monastery founded by Saint Ibar. It now forms part of the reclaimed land known as the North Slob.

Boundary Marker

Belvedere Road

An old town boundary marker, erected prior to the outward expansion of the town.

Bride Gate

Bride Street

The former site of Bride Gate, one of six town gates that once provided access to Wexford. It was dismantled in the 18th century to accommodate increasing traffic and urban expansion.

Carrig Graveyard

Newtown Road

The site of Carrig Graveyard, which contain the remains of many who died during the 1798 Rebellion.

Church of the Assumption

Bride Street

The Church of the Assumption, known locally as Bride Street Church, is one of Wexford’s twin churches.

Church of the Immaculate Conception

Rowe Street

Known locally as Rowe Street Church, the Church of the Immaculate Conception and St John is one of the twin churches that dominate Wexford’s skyline. The foundation stone was laid in 1851, and the first Mass was celebrated there on 25 April 1858.

County Club House

Westgate

The front part of Selskar College (formerly Wexford Vocational College) occupies the former County Club House.

Crimea War Monument

Irish National Heritage Park

A Crimean War monument erected in 1857, designed in the style of an early Christian round tower.

Ferrycarrig Castle

Irish National Heritage Park

The site of a Norman ring-fort castle, built in 1169. Sections of the original defensive ditch remain visible today.

Fever Hospital

Grogan's Road

The Wexford Primary Care Centre on Grogan’s Road occupies the former site of a fever hospital, which opened in 1818 and once housed victims of epidemics such as cholera.

Former Wexford Bridge

Redmond Road

The former entrance to the old bridge connecting Redmond Road with Crosstown, which was in operation from the 1860s to the 1950s. It now serves as the entrance to Wexford Boat Club.

Fort View

1798 Street

The former site of a building known as Fort View, which appears on Ordnance Survey maps from the 19th century.

Friar’s Gate

Mary Street

The former site of Friar’s Gate, which was dismantled in the 18th century to accommodate increasing traffic.

Glena Terrace

Spawell Road

Red brick houses built by Mary O’Connor in 1892. At the time, O’Connor was reportedly the only female builder in Ireland and Britain.

John Barry Statue

Crescent Quay

A bronze statue of Commodore John Barry, born in Tacumshane, County Wexford. The statue was gifted to Wexford in 1956 by the United States.

John’s Gate

The former site of John’s Gate, which was dismantled in the 18th century.

Mallin Street Mural Tower

Mallin Street

A rectangular mural tower that forms part of Wexford’s historic town wall.

Peter’s Gate

Peter Street

The former site of Peter’s Gate, which was dismantled in the 18th century.

Presbyterian Church

Anne Street

The Presbyterian Church on Anne Street was built in 1843. Today, it is called the United Presbyterian and Methodist church.

Redmond Memorial

Redmond Square

The stone monument in Redmond Square, erected to commemorate the Redmond family.

Redmond’s mausoleum

Lower John Street

The resting place of Irish nationalist and Home Rule MP John Redmond.

Roche’s Tower House

Ferrycarrig

A Norman tower house located in Ferrycarrig, built by the Roche family in the 17th century.

Selskar Abbey

Abbey Street

A ruined medieval abbey located in the heart of Wexford Town.

Selskar Abbey cemetery

Abbey Street

A cemetery located within the grounds of Selskar Abbey.

Selskar Gate

Westgate

A Norman gate that once provided access to the walled town of Wexford, surmounted by a tower house. It is commonly known as Westgate Tower.

St. Doologue’s Church

Barrack Street

The general area where St. Doologue’s Church once stood, with no surviving traces of the structure remaining.

St. Iberius Church

North Main Street

A Church of Ireland place of worship, believed to have been constructed on or near the site of a mainland oratory associated with St. Ibar.

St. Mary Magdalene’s Church

Maudlintown

The ruins of St. Mary Magdalen’s Church, a medieval church and graveyard that served as a leper hospital.

St. Mary’s Church

Mary's Lane

The ruins of a medieval church and graveyard, located behind a locked gate on Mary’s Lane.

St. Michael’s Church

Barry Street

The ruins of a Norse-Irish medieval church and cemetery known as St. Michael’s Church.

St. Patrick’s Church

High Street

A ruined medieval church and graveyard located at the end of High Street.

St. Peter’s Church

St. Peter's Square

The former site of St. Peter’s Church. It was demolished in the post-Cromwell period in the 1600s to provide materials for the repair of Wexford Castle.

St. Peter’s Church graveyard

St. Peter's Square

The former site of St. Peter’s Church and graveyard. In the 1930s, the (now-closed) Wexford Garda Station was constructed in the area.

Tate School

Wygram

The Tate School building was constructed by Wexford-born Jamaican sugar plantation owner William Tate. It later used by the Wexford Corporation. Today, it is the home of Wexford Courthouse.

The Church Of The Holy Trinity

Barrack Street and Trinity Street

Approximate site of a former Norse-built Catholic church which no longer survives.

The Pauper’s Graveyard

Coolcotts Lane

A 19th-century burial ground that was used for the poor and destitute.

The Vallotton Monument

Wygram

A monument erected in 1793 by the Wexford Corporation in memory of Major Charles Vallotton. It marks the location where Vallotton and a number of Irish rebels were killed.

Wesleyan Methodist Church

Lower Rowe Street

The Methodist (Wesleyan) church in Rowe Street was built in 1835

West Gate

The former site of West Gate, which was dismantled in the 1700s. It was sometimes referred to as Cow Gate.

Westgate Mural Tower

Upper George's Street

A cylindrical mural tower that formed part of Wexford’s town wall.

Wexford Castle

Barrack Street

The former site of Wexford Castle. It was later replaced by a military barracks in the 1720s, an origin reflected in the name Barrack Street.

Wexford Courthouse

Wexford Quay

The former site of the old Wexford Courthouse, which was badly damaged by fire in 1921.

Wexford Gaol

Hill Street

The women’s section of Wexford Gaol, which remained in operation until the early 1900s.

Wexford Infirmary

Hill Street

The former site of the old Wexford Infirmary on Hill Street. In 1798, 57 wounded rebels were killed when British forces set fire to the building.

Wexford Town Hall

Cornmarket

Wexford Arts Centre in Cornmarket occupies a building constructed in 1776 that formerly served as the town’s headquarters.

Wexford Workhouse

Old Hospital Road

Wexford Workhouse opened in 1842 to house up to 600 destitute people. Locally, it is known as “the old Hospital.” The building is derelict and boarded up.

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