Number 24 in the Irish Historic Towns Atlas series, Sligo depicts the urban development of this strategically situated north-western town with over 1400 sites are documented. The atlas traces growth from the Gaelic settlement to the medieval town that developed around Sligo Castle, to its early modern military presence through to the twentieth century. Sligo includes 21 maps and views as well as thematic maps that are dotted through the essay and topographical gazetteer. Presented in colour on A3 sheets, all suitable for framing, the fascicle is bound in a folder. CD-ROM included.
Authors: Fiona Gallagher, Marie-Louise Legg; Series editors: Anngret Simms, H.B. Clarke, Raymond Gillespie, Jacinta Prunty; Consultant editor: J.H. Andrews; Cartographic editor: Sarah Gearty; Editorial assistants: Angela Murphy, Jennifer Moore.
- ISBN10 1904890776
- ISBN13 9781904890775
- Publish Date 18 February 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country IE
- Imprint Royal Irish Academy
- Pages 45
- Language English