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

Jonathan Swift

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

1. Jonathan Swift Marker

Inscription. In No. 7 Hoey’s Court (now demolished) about 100 feet N.W. of this spot it is reputed that
Jonathan Swift,
Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
was born on the 30th day of Nov. 1667.
He died on the 19th day of Oct. 1745.

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Erected 1912.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1667.

Location. 53° 20.551′ N, 6° 16.114′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Wood Quay. It is at the intersection of Ship Street Little and Ship Street Great, on the left when traveling east on Ship Street Little. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Ship Street Little, Dublin, Leinster D08 K5X5, 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: Hanna Sheehy Skeffington (a few steps from this marker); Silken Thomas (a few steps from this marker); Entrance to S. Michael's le Pole Church Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Clontarf

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Veronica Guerin (about 90 meters away); Dubhlinn & The Poddle (about 90 meters away); Le Pole Square (about 90 meters away); Metropolitan Police (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . . Jonathan Swift, Dean 1713 – 1745 (St. Patrick's Cathedral).

Known to most as the author of “Gulliver’s Travels”, Jonathan Swift was also Dean of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral from 1713 until his death in 1745. He was obviously a gifted writer, but he was also a man who fought hard against social injustice and what he felt were unjust impositions on the Irish people, despite the fact that he would have preferred an appointment in England.

(Submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

2. Jonathan Swift Marker

The marker may be found near the southern entrance to Dublin Castle.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.