Norman readings
— Norman readings —
Wexford
Early Anglo-Norman landing site. Long-form companion to the Norman Expansion pin (Ireland).
Wexford
Wexford was where the first Anglo-Norman expedition landed in Ireland in May 1169, led by Robert FitzStephen. The town was quickly taken and became a bridgehead for the wider invasion that followed.
Why it mattered
- Landing site of the first Anglo-Norman expedition
- Former Viking longphort
Chronology (selected)
- 1169: Robert FitzStephen lands with the first Anglo-Norman force
Hub essays
- Region context: normans in ireland invasion and the shared bibliography.
- Castles and fortification: Norman castles — motte to stone.
On the map
Use Open on map to fly to this pin in the Norman expansion era. Layers are teaching overlays — pair them with charters, excavation reports, and the works above.