The Shindig - An Archaeology Podcast

The Battle of Vinegar Hill with Damian Shiels and Sam Wilson


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The Battle of Vinegar Hill was fought on 21 June 1798 between Irish Rebel forces and the British Army. The loss of the Irish forces marked a turning point in the Irish Rebellion of '98, and the site of the battle in and near Enniscorthy, Co Wexford has become a site of national importance.


Jonathan Millar joined Damian Shiels (@irishacw) of Abarta Hertiage (Abarta Heritage – Explore Ireland's Heritage with the Experts) and Sam Wilson (SAM WILSON BATTLEFIELD ARCHAEOLOGY - Home (weebly.com) at Vinegar Hill to discuss the site and battlefield archaeology.

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