Porch Fields, Archaeological site in Trim, Ireland
The Porch Fields extends across 37.4 hectares of medieval farmland on the north bank of the River Boyne between Trim and Newtown Abbey.
Medieval farmers in Porch Fields received land grants of three acres each, utilizing ridge and furrow methods to cultivate their designated strips.
The medieval sunken lane connecting the Anglo-Norman town of Trim to Newtown Trim represents early Irish agricultural development patterns.
The publicly accessible Porch Fields offers visitors a National Monument featuring preserved medieval roadways and agricultural field patterns.
The name Porch Fields originates from either the French word porte meaning door or the standard perch measurement of five meters per land strip.
Location: Trim
GPS coordinates: 53.55492,-6.78433
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:58
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