Reginald's Tower, Waterford City, Ireland
Reginald's Tower
Treasures of Viking Waterford
Viking Triangle, Waterford City
Reginald's Tower is named after the Viking leader who founded Waterford in 914, making Waterford Ireland's oldest city. Don't miss the 9th century sword and weapons from a Viking warrior's grave and the magnificent 12th century gold kite brooch. Guided tours and multimedia handheld tours available.
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Reginald's Tower, Waterford City, Ireland
Reginald's Tower Waterford City
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Inside Reginald's Tower, Waterford City, Ireland
A short tour of the inside of Reginald's Tower, Waterford City, Ireland.
Reginalds Tower was as a defensive structure by the Vikings at the beginning of the 13th century and has been fully restored by Waterford City Council.
Inside Reginald's Tower, Waterford
Going up the steps inside Reginald's Tower, Waterford, Ireland. An original Viking building!
Reginald's Tower and Waterford Medieval Museum
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The History Of Reginald's Tower
Local historian Sonny Dunphy is back with the history of the great Viking monument in Waterford... Reginald's Tower! A potted history of Waterford episode 2.
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Waterford city and the Norman invasion
Waterford city and the Norman invasion
Waterford City was founded in 914 AD and developed into a significant urban area during the 10th century. It is the oldest area of continuous urban settlement in Ireland. Reginald's Tower marks the site of the first defensive structure built by the Viking settlers. The Tower is mentioned in the Irish Annals as early as 1088 thus making it the oldest civic building structure on this island. The name Waterford is derived from an old Norse word Vedrarfjiordr (Windy Fjord) that can be traced back to the late 9th century. Vedrarfjiordr refers to Waterford as being a safe haven for Viking ships sheltering from a windy Irish Sea. The Vikings, realising the strategic and trading importance of the three rivers which empty into Waterford Harbour, built a longphort or dock at the confluence of the St. John's River and the River Suir.
In 1169 a group of Anglo-Norman mercenaries landed in Wexford at the invitation of Dermot McMurrough who sought help in order to regain his lost kingdom. By 1170 they were at the walls of Waterford. After a bloody battle the city fell to Strongbow and his armour clad Anglo-Norman supporters. Strongbow was made heir to the McMurrough lands in Leinster and as previously agreed married Dermot's daughter Aoife, the marriage taking place in Waterford's Christchurch Cathedral. In 1171 the King of England, Henry II, arrived in Waterford and anxious to exercise his control over a process of conquest that was taking place almost despite him, began to demand the submissions of the Anglo-Norman knights.
The submission of Strongbow and his followers was received by Henry at Waterford. Henry II recognised Strongbow as McMurrough's heir to Leinster but the strategically important port cities of Dublin and Waterford, which Strongbow had captured, were retained by the King. Henry II elevated Waterford to the status of a royal city - a status that was to change the course of the city's history dramatically. Consequently in the years after the invasion, many English and French merchants settled in Waterford. This new merchant class with its trading contacts in England and on the continent was to make Waterford medieval Ireland's chief port for the import of wine and a major exporter of wool and hides. The city flourished during the 13th century and many new monasteries, friaries and churches were built. New stone-built defences protected its citizens and a sophisticated form of local government developed whereby the citizens elected a mayor on an annual basis to rule over the city.
Traditionally, all ships entering the harbour, with the exception of those originating in Leinster, were obliged to unload at Waterford. In 1372 Waterford City Council commissioned the decoration of the Great Charter Roll, an illuminated manuscript measuring 14 feet in length, in an attempt to strengthen their legal case against the burgesses of New Ross who were working to nullify Waterford's monopoly. The manuscript thus produced has fortunately been preserved in Waterford and is regarded as the most important Irish illuminated manuscript from the late medieval period.
2013, Waterford - Ireland Oldest City
Waterford - Ireland Oldest City
Credit to the original uploader Philip Dean Communications
Waterford City is the capital of the Sunny South East of Ireland and Ireland's oldest city.
Viking raiders first established a settlement near Waterford in 853AD. It and all the other longphorts were vacated in 902, the Vikings having been driven out by the native Irish. The Vikings re-established themselves in Ireland at Waterford in 914, led at first by Ottir Iarla (Jarl Ottar) until 917, and after that by Ragnall ua Ímair and the Uí Ímair dynasty, and built what would be Ireland's first city. Among the most prominent rulers of Waterford was Ivar (The Boneless) of Waterford.
In 1167, Diarmait Mac Murchadha, the deposed King of Leinster, failed in an attempt to take Waterford. He returned in 1170 with Cambro-Norman mercenaries under Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (known as Strongbow); together they besieged and took the city after a desperate defence. In furtherance of the Norman invasion of Ireland, King Henry II of England landed at Waterford in 1171. Waterford and then Dublin were declared royal cities, with Dublin also declared capital of Ireland.
Throughout the medieval period, Waterford was Ireland's second city after Dublin. In the 15th century Waterford repelled two pretenders to the English throne: Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck. As a result, King Henry VII gave the city its motto: Urbs Intacta Manet Waterfordia (Waterford remains the untaken city).
After the Protestant Reformation, Waterford remained a Catholic city and participated in the confederation of Kilkenny -- an independent Catholic government from 1642 to 1649. This was ended abruptly by Oliver Cromwell, who brought the country back under English rule; his nephew Henry Ireton finally took Waterford in 1650 after a major siege.
The 18th century was a period of huge prosperity for Waterford. Most of the city's best architecture appeared during this time. In the 19th century, great industries such as glass making and ship building thrived in the city.
The city hosts a number of festivals during the year including the ever-popular Spraoi.
A natural playground for Arts, Golf, Water Sports, Equestrian, Walking, Angling and Cycling enthusiasts, Waterford City and County offer the complete holiday experience.
Waterford City was founded by Viking traders in 914 and it has an exciting medieval flavour and riverside bustle.
The Waterford Museum of Treasures tells the 1100-year-story of Waterford from the treasures of Viking Waterford at Reginald's Tower, the oldest civic urban building in Ireland, to the story of Georgian Waterford at the Bishop's Palace from 1700 to 1970.
Waterford City is the home of Waterford Crystal, a lifestyle product of exquisite craftsmanship. A visit to the House of Crystal visitor centre includes an opportunity to choose from the world's largest selection of Waterford Crystal. The factory tour offers first hand access to all areas of traditional crystal production.
The city has a strong maritime tradition and an estimated 500,000 people enjoyed the colourful spectacle of the 2011 Tall Ships Race and festival of music and culture in the city and along the river Suir Estuary to Dunmore East.
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Viking Triangle: Reginald's Tower, Medieval Museum, Bishop's Palace, Beechwood House Bed and Breakfast
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Urban Field Study Reginald's Tower
Considerations for a Junior Cycle History urban field study to Reginald's Tower and Medieval Museum, Waterford City. TSM History
800-Years of Reginald's Tower - 360 degree
April Holloway takes a look inside Reginald's Tower, Ireland's oldest public building, which has its origins in the Viking Triangle of Waterford. This is our first use of 360 degree technology, so we'd be interested to hear your feedback on it's ease or difficulty of use. You can scroll left, right, up and down to view the surroundings.
2010, Waterford, Ireland
2010, Waterford, Ireland
Founded in 914 AD by the Vikings, today Waterford has a busy pedestrian shopping area that has several landmarks including Reginald's Tower said to be Europe's oldest stone mortared tower dating back to the 12th century. The tower has been a number of things including a fort, a storehouse, a prison, a residence for the chief constable and today a museum open to the public. Walking around Waterford you can see that the current economic downturn has also affected local businesses which were filled with lookers but not many buyers. But when business is bad the pubs seems to do well. An interesting nearby visit is Waterford Castle, situated on a 310 acre private island. Reached by a short ferry crossing, The castle is situated along with a 18-hole golf course and clubhouse surrounded by rolling acres of woods and gardens. .The 500-year old Castle is a four-star hotel with several dining areas and 19 bedrooms and suites. It was taken over by singer Michael Jackson when he was performing in Ireland. One of the most popular attractions in Waterford is the Waterford Crystal factory tour. The company which survived bankruptcy a couple of years ago is once again manufacturing right in the heart of Waterford. The fascinating tour follows the production of this legendary crystal from the creations of wood moulds to the glass blowing by hand, the cutting, polishing and all the myriad of steps to create these wonderful and costly works of art. While I was there they were making a crystal basketball for an NBA award and the glass cutter handed the unfinished ball to my son explaining that he was holding the ball before Michael Jordan. Just don't try and shoot it! In watching all the hands and time that goes into making a piece of Waterford crystal it is easy to understand why it is considered to be one of the great collectibles made in Ireland. For more visit:
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Visit Waterford and The Sunny South East
Visit Waterford
The Bishop's Vestments / Medieval Museum Waterford / Eamon McEneaney
Eamon McEneaney, Director of The Medieval Museum in the City of Waterford, County Waterford, in Ireland speaks about the jewel of the museum's collection: The Bishop's Vestments.