The Walls were built in 1613–1619 by The Honourable The Irish Society as defences for early 17th-century settlers from England and Scotland. The Walls, which are approximately in circumference and which vary in height and width between , are completely intact and form a walkway around the inner city. They provide a unique promenade to view the layout of the original town which still preserves its Renaissance-style street plan. The four original gates to the Walled City are Bishop's Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Butcher Gate and Shipquay Gate. Three further gates were added later, Magazine Gate, Castle Gate and New Gate, making seven gates in total. The architect was Peter Benson, a London-born builder, who was rewarded with several grants of land.
the walls were built in 1613–1619 by the honourable the irish society as defences for early 17th-century settlers from england and scotland the walls which are approximately in circumference and which vary in height and width between  are completely intact and form a walkway around the inner city they provide a unique promenade to view the layout of the original town which still preserves its renaissance-style street plan the four original gates to the walled city are bishop's gate ferryquay gate butcher gate and shipquay gate three further gates were added later magazine gate castle gate and new gate making seven gates in total the architect was peter benson a london-born builder who was rewarded with several grants of land