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The Main Guard

Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Ireland Historic Sites

About The Main Guard

The Main Guard was built in 1675 by the First Duke of Ormond, James Butler. A sandstone building with open archways, it operated as a courthouse of the Palatine jurisdiction of County Tipperary until 1715, when this jurisdiction was extinguished.

In the early nineteenth century, the Main Guard was transformed into a shopping district and its structure was altered, including excavating the basement and adding further levels.

However, the Main Guard has now been restored to its seventeenth century form. Visitors can explore the Main Guard via guided tours, taking approximately forty minutes.

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Key Details
Name
The Main Guard
Alternative Name
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Location
Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland
Categories
Early Modern, Ireland
Useful Links
Website
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Email
mainguard@opw.ie

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