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Carrickfergus Castle

6.49

Fair

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Carrickfergus Castle is a medieval Norman fortress on the shore of Belfast Lough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. John de Courcy began building it in 1177 after establishing a Norman lordship in Ulster, and the castle later passed through English, Scottish, and Irish conflicts. Its stone keep, curtain walls, towers, and coastal position illustrate the military architecture of the period. The site is for people interested in medieval history, military architecture, and the history of Ulster.

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How good is Carrickfergus Castle?

Carrickfergus Castle scores 6.49/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Castle category.

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