Carrickfergus Castle

This is a Norman Castle built in the twelfth century with a number of alterations made over the years. It has been subjected to a number of sieges by French, English, Scottish and Irish. The castle is open to the public. It is located south from Larne along the A2 in the town of Carrickfergus, County Antrim (Irish: Carraig Fhearghais, Contae Aontroma), on the north shore of Belfast Lough (Irish: Loch Lao).

Link: Tourism Northern Ireland Carrickfergus Castle.

Image: View of Carrickfergus in Ireland late eighteenth century Nicolas Ozanne (1728-1811)