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Army Barracks of Ireland, 1690–1921: Barracks Dataset and Supplementary Files (version 1.0)

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posted on 2025-08-19, 13:38 authored by Suzanne ForbesSuzanne Forbes, Charles Ivar McGrath
<p dir="ltr">Army Barracks of Ireland, 1690–1921: Barracks Dataset and Supplementary Files (version 1.0) is a structured data deposit developed by the ‘Our Shared Built Military Heritage’ (OSBMH) project, funded by the North South Research Programme and co-led by University College Dublin and The Open University. The cornerstone of the deposit is the Barracks Dataset, which records 369 permanent army barracks across all 32 counties. Supplementary files include transcribed source lists, references used in compiling site summaries, and a reference layer of Martello towers. Refer to README file for full details. The dataset underpins the public-facing online map and heritage outputs (<a href="https://barracksireland.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener" target="_new">https://barracksireland.wordpress.com/</a>) and supports further research, public history, and heritage initiatives.</p>

Funding

Higher Education Authority – North South Research Programme

History

Version Information

Version 1.0 (August 2025)

Location (geospatial)