Description: Wood Quay was the name given to a wooden quay placed on the rivers edge along side the city wall. It was the most prominent site of the Viking settlement. When excavated, many interesting and valuable discoveries were made. The site is presently under the Dublin Corporation and is covered by their modern offices.
Wood Quay is a riverside area of Dublin and probably the most famous and controversial archeological "dig" in Ireland. Wood Quay was the name given to a wooden quay placed at the river's edge, directly alongside the City Wall. It was one of the most important sites of Viking settlement in the city and when excavated, many valuable and instructive finds were made. The finds are on display in the National Museum of Ireland. Dublin Corporation got hold of the site some time between 1950 and 1975 and announced it as the location of their new offices. The site is now largely covered by Dublin Corporation's modern Civic Offices complex.
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