Archaeology of Medieval Irish Castles at UCD

(2.5,3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

ARCH 20130 Archaeology of Medieval Irish Castles at UCD; This module introduces students to one of the most exciting and rapidly-expanding fields in archaeology: the archaeology of medieval castles. It will bring students through various types of castle built in Ireland during the middle ages and in the early modern period, explaining both architectural developments and changes in the social functions of castles. Special attention will be paid to debates, old and current, in Irish castle-studies, as well to the importance in castle-studies of thinking theoretically about architecture. Some field-trips to see castles in the Dublin area will be organised as part of the module.