Old Map of County Kilkenny by Petty, 1685: Kilkenny, Callan, Thomastown, Jerpoint Abbey, Black Castle Finish:Framed canvas map The Maas River: A major

The Maas River: A major European river

It was a small village until the 19th-century ironstone industry led to rapid expansion

This map is a testament to his skill and dedication

is a significant natural feature of the region

S110 Ring Road

Old Map of County Kilkenny by Petty, 1685: Kilkenny, Callan, Thomastown, Jerpoint Abbey, Black Castle Finish:Framed canvas map The Maas River: A majorThis map of County Kilkenny, published in 1685 by Sir William Petty, is a detailed political and physical map that provides a wealth of information about the region during the late 17th century. Based on the Down Survey of Ireland, conducted from 1656 to 1658, this map is a reduced scale version of the original survey, which was the first detailed land survey on a national scale anywhere in the world. Petty's map is particularly notable for its