Wicklow

Wicklow forms a semicircle around its natural harbor, with the Murrough grasslands stretching along the northern coastline and a 10-kilometer stone beach to the east.

The settlement originated as a Viking base in 795, leading to its name derived from Old Norse words meaning Vikings' meadow, before receiving town status under Norman rule.

The Franciscan friary from 1252 and Wicklow Gaol from 1702 remain central historical structures that demonstrate the architectural evolution of this Irish coastal settlement.

Public transportation connects Wicklow to major cities through regular Bus Éireann, Wexford Bus, and Iarnród Éireann services operating throughout the eastern coast of Ireland.

During construction of the Wicklow road bypass, workers discovered a Bronze Age cooking pit dating back to 900 BC, revealing early human settlement in this coastal area.

Location: County Wicklow

Elevation above the sea: 69 m

Website: https://www.wicklow.ie/

Website: https://wicklow.ie

GPS coordinates: 52.97790,-6.03300

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56