Medieval Museum, Waterford City, Ireland

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Location: Waterford
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The Medieval Museum in Waterford City is one of three museums in The Viking Triangle collectively known as the Waterford Museum of Treasures.

It is a modern building which incorporate's two medieval chambers (1) a 13th century Choristers’ Hall and (2) the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault. One of the items on display is King Henry V111's Cap of Maintenance which was given by the king as a gift to the Mayor of Waterford in 1536. It is the only piece of the King's clothing to survive to this day. One of the great treasures on display is the 4 metre long Great Charter Roll dating from 1373 and the 15th century cloth of gold vestments the only set to survive.

1. Medieval Museum, Waterford City, Ireland

Altitude: 7 m

The Medieval Museum in Waterford City is one of three museums in The Viking Triangle collectively known as the Waterford Museum of Treasures.

It is a modern building which incorporate’s two medieval chambers (1) a 13th century Choristers’ Hall and (2) the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault. One of the items on display is King Henry V111’s Cap of Maintenance which was given by the king as a gift to the Mayor of Waterford in 1536. It is the only piece of the King’s clothing to survive to this day. One of the great treasures on display is the 4 metre long Great Charter Roll dating from 1373 and the 15th century cloth of gold vestments the only set to survive.