Latin Quarter in Galway in County Galway, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

The Kings Head

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

1. The Kings Head Marker

Inscription.

This building is over 800 years old and retains many of its original medieval features. It was once home to Mayor of Galway, Thomas Lynch Fitz-Ambrose until it was seized from him by Col. Peter Stubbers following the surrender of Galway to Cromwell's invading forces in 1653. Stubbers is thought to have been responsible for the beheading of King Charles I of England in 1649.

Erected by Dúchas na Gaillimhe–Galway Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1653.

Location. 53° 16.326′ N, 9° 3.195′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is in the Latin Quarter. It is on High Street just south of Mainguard Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 High Street, Galway, Connacht H91 AY6P, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

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Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Kings Head (here, next to this marker); The Galway Shawl (within shouting distance of this marker); 1981 Hunger Strike Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Nicholas Church/Séipéal San Nioclás (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson • Kinkaid • Roberts Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Dillon (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Town House of Richard Martin/Teach an Mháirtíneach (about 90 meters away); The "Kasbah" on Quay Street (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

The Kings Head and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

2. The Kings Head and Markers

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

3. The Kings Head and Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.