In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Howth like this:
Howth, par. and fishing and seaport vil. with ry. sta., in co. and 9 miles NE. of Dublin - par., 2690 ac., pop. 1866; vil., pop. 909; P.O., T.O. The vil. is situated at the foot of a promontory or eminence called the "Hill of Howth" (563 ft. high), on the N. side of the entrance to Dublin Bay. ...
It is the principal fishing station on the east coast, and is resorted to for sea bathing. The harbour was originally (1807) constructed for the mail packet-boats, and here George IV. landed in 1821. On E. pier head is a lighthouse 37 ft. high, with fixed light 43 ft. above high water and seen 11 miles. Howth Castle, seat of the Earl of Howth, is on the W. side of the hill. There is also an abbey ruin.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Howth, in and County Dublin | Map and description, A Vision of Ireland through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/place/27876
Date accessed: 28th April 2024
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