The Ros Tapestry
'Pons Novus, villa Willielmi Marescalli' a celebration

With the Normans arrival in Ireland in 1169 came a new era in early Irish History. The port and town of New Ross is a vibrant example of the development of a new culture and commerce after this event. The Ros Tapestry, in fifteen large and lively embroidered panels will illustrate the important medieval origins of the town. The finished panels are displayed in St. Mary's Church, New Ross and are highlighted below for you to click on and enlarge.

The panels are:

 

* The Celts. An Island fastness
* The Abduction of Dervogilla
* "Arrogant trespass" The Normans landing at Bannow Strand
* The Siege of Wexford
* Battles in the Kingdom of Ossory
*The Sheaf of Corn: The Distaff Descent

  
   
  * William Marshal; The Flower of Chivalry
* The Marriage of Isabel de Clare and William Marshal
* The Hunt in the Forest of Ros 		 
   
 

* Ex voto Tintern Abbey; William Marshal's stormy crossing to Ireland
* Gothic Glory; The Building of the parish church of St. Mary 1210
* Evening: The Lighthouse at Hook Head
* The thriving port of Ros
* The walling of Ros. Sixteen guilds protect their town
* Exchange. The Irish and the Normans mingle at the fair

 

 

    
   
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