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Patent of William IV Granting Unto The Mayor And Citizens Of Kilkenny Four Additional Fairs To Be Held In Or At St Johns Green In The City Of Kilkenny 10th April 1835
A large piece of parchment with a portrait of William IV in the top left hand corner and the document is outlined with a floral scroll with rose and thistle. The crowned arms of Ireland, England, France and Scotland are visible. The text reads:…
Charter Of James II, 14th December 1687, Granting Various Rights And Privileges To Kilkenny
This is the only royal charter in the corporation archives between the years 1609 and 1987. A grant of Charles I dating back to 16th September 1639 it confirms the corporation's rights to the church, precint and lands of St. John the Evangelist. This…
Charter Of James I, 11th April 1609, Creating Kilkenny A City And Granting Various Other Rights And Privileges
The city charter of 1609 consists of five skins, with a clearly written Latin text in black ink. In contrast with the vivid colours of the 1608 charter, the opening initial and first line appear in plain black and white. There is a portrait of James…
Charter Of James I, 16th October 1608, Granting Various Rights And Privileges To Kilkenny
Visually, this is one of the most attractive charters in the collection. It consists of three skins covered with a tightly written latin text in dark ink. The opening sentence is beautifully illustrated and shows the king enthroned, holding a sword…
