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Wood Quay in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
 

1200's

 
 
1200's Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
1. 1200's Marker
Inscription.  1200’s

St Patrick’s Cathedral Is First Constructed
[Français:]
La cathédrale St Patrick est construite pour la première fois
[Deutsch:]
Die St. Patrick’s Cathedral wird erstmals errichtet
[Español:]
Se comienza a construir la Catedral de San Patricio
[Italiano:]
Inizia la costruzione della Cattedrale di San Patrizio

Stocks Become Fashionable for Punishment
[Français:]
Le carcan devient à la mode en tant que châtiment
[Deutsch:]
Stöcke werden zu einer beliebten Methode der Bestrafung
[Español:]
Comienza el auge del cepo como método de castigo
[Italiano:]
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
[Français:]
Cinq langues sont parlées dans la ville, le vieil irlandais, le vieux norrois, le latin, le français et l’anglais moyen.
[Deutsch:]
Fünf Sprachen werden in der Stadt gesprochen: Altirisch, Altnordisch, Latein, Französisch und Mittelenglisch.
[Español:]
Los cinco idiomas hablados en la ciudad: Irlandés antiguo, Nórdico antiguo, latín, francés y inglés medio.
[Italiano:]
Nella città si parlano cinque lingue: irlandese antico, norvegese
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antico, latino, francese e inglese medievale.

Work on Construction of Dublin Castle Begins
[Français:]
Les travaux de la construction du château de Dublin commencent
[Deutsch:]
Der Bau von Dublin Castle wird begonnen
[Español:]
Empieza la construcción del castillo de Dublín
[Italiano:]
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 & ArchaeologyForts and CastlesReligion & 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
1200's Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
2. 1200's Marker
The 1100s to 1300s are together in a section of the timeline leading to Dublinia.
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.
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