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Wood Quay
53.3450° N, -6.2710° E
About
Wood Quay (Irish: An Ché Adhmaid) is a riverside area of Dublin that was a site of Viking settlement. It is now the location of the Dublin City Council offices.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Operation Sitric sit-in
1 June 1979
Site campaign march
23 September 1978
Planning approval granted
24 December 1970
Vote on redevelopment plans
January 1956
Site assembly completed
1967
Initial archaeological exploration
1969
Oral hearing on appeals
March 1971
Minister confirms approval
July 1972
Ministerial cease order issued
November 1973
Bulldozer damage and cease order
May 1973
Excavations concluded
March 1981
Civic Offices opening
1986
Major excavations
19732981
Later excavation at Lower Exchange Street
19902993
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Public and Civic Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
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