Archaeology 3: Medieval Settlement

This module aims to equip students with knowledge of the secular settlement of the medieval period in Ireland.

1. Describe the evolution of settlement in Ireland in the medieval period.

2. Examine case studies of medieval secular buildings in Ireland with reference to their form, function, style, social significance and historical context.

3. Analyse settlement patterns in medieval and early modern Ireland.

4. Assess the development of towns and villages in medieval and early modern Ireland.