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Enniscorthy (inhabited place) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 52 30 03 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 52.5008 decimal degrees |
| Long: 006 33 28 W degrees minutes |
Long: -6.5578 decimal degrees |
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Note: Enniscorthy is a small urban district located on the River Slaney in County Wexford in southeastern Ireland. In May 1798, a major popular uprising arose in County Wexford that was defeated near Enniscorthy. The town 's architecture features the castle of Wexford, built in 1176 by the Anglo-Normans, and somewhat altered over the centuries. Another notable building is the Roman Catholic St. Aidan's Cathedral, designed by one of the Pugin family of British architects. The 2003 estimated population was 8700. |
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| Enniscorthy (preferred,C,V,English,U)
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| Enniscorthy (British English,U,N)
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| Inis Córthaidh (C,V,Irish Gaelic,U,N)
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| inhabited place (preferred, C) |
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was an ancient site |
| town (C) |
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| agricultural center (C) |
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| manufacturing center (C) |
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produces woolens, tanned leather and brewed drinks |
| fortified settlement (H) |
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