This long grassy expanse east of the centre was a horse-racing, cock-fighting and bull-baiting venue until the 18th century, when Archbishop Robinson decided that it was all a tad vulgar for a city of learning, and transformed it into an elegant Georgian park. It's flanked by notable buildings, including the working Armagh Courthouse (closed to the public), Armagh Gaol (currently being converted into a hotel), and Georgian terraces including Charlemont Place .
