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Carrickfergus Castle

Walking in ancient steps.

Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle, reflections at sunset - geograph.org.uk - 1098306.jpg · Stewart · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0

A Norman fortress beside Belfast Lough, begun by John de Courcy and developed through centuries of military use.

Broad phases of the monument, not the date of every surviving structure.

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