{"title":"County Monaghan Road Maps","description":"\u003cp\u003eCounty Monaghan antique Ireland road maps from 1783 by Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner, showing historic routes, towns, estates, rivers and landmarks. Digital downloads.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1783-castleblayney-monaghan-castleshane-tyholland-clontibret-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Castleblayney, Monaghan, Castleshane, Tyholland, Clontibret Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Castleblayney, Monaghan, Castleshane, Tyholland, Clontibret Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1783, this antique road map is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 34\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, surveyed in 1777 and corrected down to 1783. The engraving records the historic road network around \u003cstrong\u003eCastleblayney\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMonaghan\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with routes through \u003cstrong\u003eCastleshane, Tyholland and Clontibret\u003c\/strong\u003e in County Monaghan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“From DUBLIN,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies this sheet as a continuation of one of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s principal routes from the capital. The map concentrates on the network of roads connecting the principal towns and settlements of County Monaghan rather than reproducing the complete journey on a single page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving is arranged as two adjoining strip sections. One records \u003cstrong\u003eCastleblayney\u003c\/strong\u003e and the surrounding countryside, while the other centres on \u003cstrong\u003eMonaghan\u003c\/strong\u003e and the roads through Castleshane, Tyholland and neighbouring districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCastleblayney\u003c\/strong\u003e is prominently shown beside the lake and the estate of Lord Blayney. Several roads converge around the town, including connections towards Ballybay, Armagh, Newry, Dundalk and Carrickmacross, illustrating Castleblayney’s importance within the regional road network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding countryside includes numerous named residences and estates, together with smaller lakes, wooded areas and minor roads. \u003cstrong\u003eBraca\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRahans\u003c\/strong\u003e and other contemporary properties are identified beside the route, providing additional detail about the late-18th-century landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjoining section features \u003cstrong\u003eMonaghan\u003c\/strong\u003e as a major junction, with several roads branching from the town. Connections towards Ballybay, Cootehill, Glaslough and neighbouring settlements are marked, together with named houses and estates close to the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCastleshane\u003c\/strong\u003e appears farther along the route, with roads towards Ballybay and Middletown branching nearby. \u003cstrong\u003eRackwallace Church Ruins\u003c\/strong\u003e are also recorded, adding an important historic landmark to the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyholland Church and Glebe House\u003c\/strong\u003e are clearly identified close to the Monaghan road network, while the route continues past further estates and smaller settlements through the surrounding County Monaghan countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClontibret Church\u003c\/strong\u003e appears beside the road towards Keady and Ballybay, together with a nearby Glebe House and several small lakes. These local features give the engraving considerable value beyond the principal roads themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper part of the sheet records further crossroads and routes towards places including \u003cstrong\u003eTydavnet\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCaledon\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with estates such as \u003cstrong\u003eLagacory\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFalkland\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing the dense network of local connections surrounding Monaghan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003eCastleblayney, Monaghan, Castleshane, Tyholland and Clontibret\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this map an especially useful record of historic roads and settlements in County Monaghan during the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs throughout Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s survey, numerous named estates, country houses, churches, lakes and contemporary landowners appear beside the roads, giving the engraving additional interest for Irish local history, genealogy and family-history research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower margin retains the engraved publication line dated \u003cstrong\u003e29 July 1778\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the original history of the plate before its appearance in Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s revised 1783 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \u003cstrong\u003eMap 34\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms part of their extensive late-18th-century survey of Ireland’s principal roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53880485118245,"sku":"TS-034","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/01-1783-castleblayney-monaghan-castleshane-tyholland-clontibret-ireland-road-map-hero.jpg?v=1790032928"},{"product_id":"1783-ardee-carrickmacross-ballybay-monaghan-louth-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Ardee, Carrickmacross, Ballybay, Monaghan, Louth Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Ardee, Carrickmacross, Ballybay, Monaghan, Louth Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1783, this antique road map is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 38\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, surveyed in 1777 and corrected down to 1783. The engraving records the historic road from Dublin towards \u003cstrong\u003eMonaghan\u003c\/strong\u003e, passing through \u003cstrong\u003eArdee, Carrickmacross and Ballybay\u003c\/strong\u003e and showing numerous connecting roads, estates, churches, rivers and smaller settlements along the route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“From Dublin to Monaghan,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the principal journey represented on the sheet. The accompanying mileage table records Ardee at 34 miles 4 furlongs from Dublin, followed by 9 miles 4 furlongs to Carrickmacross, 10 miles 6 furlongs to Ballybay and a further 7 miles 2 furlongs to Monaghan, giving a total distance of approximately 62 miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is arranged as two adjoining strip sections. The left-hand section continues the route through \u003cstrong\u003eArdee\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCarrickmacross\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the right-hand section carries the road onwards through \u003cstrong\u003eBallybay\u003c\/strong\u003e towards Monaghan, allowing the complete northern portion of the journey to be represented on a single engraved page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdee\u003c\/strong\u003e appears prominently at the foot of the left-hand strip as an important road junction. Roads towards Kells, Dundalk and Castleblayney branch from the town, illustrating its position within the wider road network of County Louth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravelling onward, the route passes \u003cstrong\u003eClonkeen Church\u003c\/strong\u003e and enters County Monaghan near the \u003cstrong\u003eLagan River\u003c\/strong\u003e. Estates, country houses and small lakes are shown beside the road as it approaches Carrickmacross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrickmacross\u003c\/strong\u003e is clearly marked as another major junction. Roads towards Shercock, Castleblayney, Inniskeen and Dundalk radiate from the town, demonstrating its importance as a regional centre for travellers moving between County Louth and County Monaghan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjoining strip continues across the County Monaghan countryside towards \u003cstrong\u003eBallybay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Numerous small lakes, hills and minor roads appear beside the route, reflecting the distinctive landscape encountered by travellers through this part of Ulster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBallybay\u003c\/strong\u003e is shown at approximately mile 55, with roads branching towards Cootehill and Castleblayney. The settlement forms an important stage on the route before the road continues northwards towards Monaghan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Ballybay the road passes \u003cstrong\u003eTullycorbet Church\u003c\/strong\u003e and several named properties and estates. The surrounding road network includes further connections towards neighbouring settlements, providing a detailed record of the late-18th-century countryside around Monaghan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonaghan\u003c\/strong\u003e forms the destination of the route represented on this sheet. Together with Ardee, Carrickmacross and Ballybay, it makes the map an especially useful record of the historic road connections linking County Louth with County Monaghan during the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs throughout Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s survey, numerous named estates, country houses, churches, rivers, lakes and contemporary landowners appear beside the roads, giving the engraving additional interest for Irish local history, genealogy and family-history research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified as \u003cstrong\u003eMap 38\u003c\/strong\u003e in Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms part of their extensive late-18th-century survey of Ireland’s principal roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53881510789413,"sku":"TS-038","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/01-1783-ardee-carrickmacross-ballybay-monaghan-louth-ireland-road-map-hero.jpg?v=1790048857"},{"product_id":"1783-carrickmacross-castleblayney-dunleer-louth-monaghan-ireland-road-map","title":"1783 Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Dunleer, Louth, Monaghan Ireland Road Map | Taylor \u0026 Skinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1783 Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Dunleer, Louth, Monaghan Ireland Road Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1783, this antique road map is \u003cstrong\u003eMap 39\u003c\/strong\u003e from the second revised edition of Taylor \u0026amp; Skinner’s \u003cem\u003eMaps of the Roads of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e, surveyed in 1777 and corrected down to 1783. The engraving contains two separate road surveys, recording the route from \u003cstrong\u003eCarrickmacross to Castleblayney\u003c\/strong\u003e in County Monaghan and the road from \u003cstrong\u003eDunleer towards the Mill of Louth\u003c\/strong\u003e in County Louth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original headings, \u003cstrong\u003e“From Carrickmacross to Castleblayney”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“From Dunleer to Mill of Louth,”\u003c\/strong\u003e identify the two journeys represented on the sheet. The first is recorded as 8 miles 3 furlongs, while the second is shown as 10 miles and noted as being measured from the turnpike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left-hand strip follows the road between \u003cstrong\u003eCarrickmacross\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCastleblayney\u003c\/strong\u003e. Carrickmacross appears as an important road junction, with connecting routes towards \u003cstrong\u003eMonaghan, Cootehill, Shercock and Inniskeen\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly marked around the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving Carrickmacross, the road passes through the surrounding County Monaghan countryside, where named residences, estates, churches, small lakes and minor roads are shown beside the principal route. Connections towards \u003cstrong\u003eDundalk\u003c\/strong\u003e and other neighbouring districts illustrate the extensive network serving this part of south County Monaghan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther along the route, the engraving records \u003cstrong\u003eBraca\u003c\/strong\u003e and the residence of \u003cstrong\u003eHenry Esq.\u003c\/strong\u003e before continuing towards Castleblayney. Several small lakes and undulating features of the landscape are depicted alongside the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastleblayney occupies the upper end of the strip and is shown beside \u003cstrong\u003eCastleblayney Lake\u003c\/strong\u003e, with roads branching towards \u003cstrong\u003eBallybay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDundalk\u003c\/strong\u003e. The town's position at the meeting of several routes reflects its importance within the regional road network during the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right-hand strip records a separate route beginning at \u003cstrong\u003eDunleer\u003c\/strong\u003e in County Louth. 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