Buttevant Bypass

Buttevant is a medieval market town in County Cork, Ireland. The town was incorporated by charter of Edward III in the 14th century. While there are reasons to suggest that the town may occupy the site of an earlier settlement of the Donegans, Carrig Donegan, the origins of the present town are distinctly Norman, and closely connected with the settlemen…
Buttevant is a medieval market town in County Cork, Ireland. The town was incorporated by charter of Edward III in the 14th century. While there are reasons to suggest that the town may occupy the site of an earlier settlement of the Donegans, Carrig Donegan, the origins of the present town are distinctly Norman, and closely connected with the settlement of the Barrys from the 13th century onwards. Here they built their principal stronghold in north Cork.
  • Elevation: 100 m (300 ft)
  • Country: Ireland
  • Province: Munster
  • County: County Cork
  • Population (2022): 1,080
  • Area code: 022
  • Irish grid reference: R540092

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