Wood Quay in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
1200's
St Patrick’s Cathedral Is First Constructed
La cathédrale St Patrick est construite pour la première fois
Die St. Patrick’s Cathedral wird erstmals errichtet
Se comienza a construir la Catedral de San Patricio
Inizia la costruzione della Cattedrale di San Patrizio
Stocks Become Fashionable for Punishment
Le carcan devient à la mode en tant que châtiment
Stöcke werden zu einer beliebten Methode der Bestrafung
Comienza el auge del cepo como método de castigo
La gogna diventa uno strumento di punizione molto alla moda
Five Languages Spoken in the City, Old Irish, Old Norse, Latin, French and Middle English
Cinq langues sont parlées dans la ville, le vieil irlandais, le vieux norrois, le latin, le français et l’anglais moyen.
Fünf Sprachen werden in der Stadt gesprochen: Altirisch, Altnordisch, Latein, Französisch und Mittelenglisch.
Los cinco idiomas hablados en la ciudad: Irlandés antiguo, Nórdico antiguo, latín, francés y inglés medio.
Nella città si parlano cinque lingue: irlandese antico, norvegese antico, latino, francese e inglese medievale.
Work on Construction of Dublin Castle Begins
Les travaux de la construction du château de Dublin commencent
Der Bau von Dublin Castle wird begonnen
Empieza la construcción del castillo de Dublín
Inizia la costruzione del Castello di Dublino
Dublinia
The Heart of Viking and Medieval Dublin
Erected by Dublinia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 53° 20.591′ N, 6° 16.312′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Wood Quay. It is at the intersection of Winetavern Street and High Street, on the left when traveling south on Winetavern Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Winetavern Street, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1300's (here, next to this marker); 1100's (here, next
to this marker); 1400’s (a few steps from this marker); 1500's (a few steps from this marker); 1600's (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church Cathedral Dublin Around 1370 (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church Cathedral / Ardeaglais Theampall Chríost (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Clarence Mangan (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

