1441 – Torre de Quart, Valencia, Spain
The Quart Towers were a part of this old Christian city wall build in the 14th century but the towers are from the 15th century.
military architecture
1603 – St. Augustine’s Fort, Galway
Work began on the Augustinian foundation in Galway in the early 1500s. Located outside the city walls, the lands were seized in 1546 following the dissolution of the monasteries.
1650 – Hillsborough Fort, Hillsborough, Co. Down
Artillery fort built in 1650 by Colonel Arthur Hill – the Hill family built the village of Hillsborough starting with the fort.
1680 – Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin
Architect: Sir William Robinson
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is a mile and a half west of the city centre and at the time of its construction the site was part of the Phoenix Park.
1685 – Proposal for Citadel, Dublin
Architect: Thomas Phillips
A proposal from 1685 for a large star fort covering a good portion of what is now considered the Georgian core of the south city centre.
1701 – Collins Barracks, Arbour Hill, Dublin
Architect: Thomas Burgh
Collins Barracks is the oldest inhabited barracks in Europe and once one of the largest. In recent years the National Museum of Ireland has taken over the Calvary Square ranges to display more of its large collection.
1782 – Former Barracks, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Built as Clonmel Infantry Barracks between 1780 and 1782 and renamed Victoria Barracks in honour of Queen Victoria in 1837. In 1873 it became the depot for the two battalions of the 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot.
1786 – Irish Army Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: James Gandon
A building often overlooked by visitors to the park, the Army Headquarters was built by James Gandon as the Royal Military Infirmary.
1800 – McCan Barracks, Templemore, Co. Tipperary
Built after the 1798 Rebellion as Richmond Barracks to accommodate 1,000 men in a H-plan arrangement. In the usual style for these barracks,
1805 – Martello Tower, Sutton, Co. Dublin
A Martello Tower along the coast converted into a residence. Dublin’s coastline has Martello towers at regular intervals as coastal defence.
