Definition: The modern city of Waterford, located in Ireland, was settled by the Viking Sitricus in 853 AD, or so tradition says. Remnants of the old Viking town, excavated in the 1980s by Maurice F. Hurley and colleagues, include houses, churches and stone wall and ditch defense lines. Reginald's Tower in Waterford, built in 1185 AD, is among the oldest standing civic structures in Europe.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
