10 Facts about Carrickfergus Castle

Tuesday, October 27th 2015. | Buildings


Get to know more about the Norman castle located in Northern Ireland on Facts about Carrickfergus Castle. The name of the castle is taken from the name of the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim because the castle is located inside the town. Until 1928, the castle was considered as a major military site. Check other facts about Carrickfergus Castle below:

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 1: who built Carrickfergus Castle?

In 1177, John de Courcy built Carrickfergus. He became the petty king until 1204 after the eastern Ulster was conquered by Courcy in 1177. He used Carrickfergus as the headquarter.

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 2:Hugh de Lacy

Hugh de Lacy was the Norman adventurer who was able to expelled Courcy from Carrickfergus. Get facts about Carlisle Castle here.

Carrickfergus Castle at Night

Carrickfergus Castle at Night

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 3: the medieval structure

Carrickfergus Castle is one of the famous medieval structures in Northern Ireland. Now it serves as the state care historic monument under the maintenance of Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 4: the original building

The original building had a small bailey and an inner ward built by de Courcy. It also had the east gate and high polygonal curtain. Check facts about Carisbrooke Castle here.

Carrickfergus Castle Facts

Carrickfergus Castle Facts

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 5: the siege of King John

The siege occurred in the castle when King John wanted to capture the building. After Ulster was defeated, the castle and surrounding area were controlled under the constables.

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 6: De Serlane

De Serlane was the new constable who managed the castle in 1217. He had a job to establish a new curtain wall on the castle. It was used to protect the approach of the castle.

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 7: the statue of Carrickfergus Castle

Carrickfergus Castle was used as the administrative center and principal residential building for the Crown after the earldom of Ulster fell down in 1333.

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 8: Carrickfergus Castle in 16th and 17th century

In 16th and 17th century, Carrickfergus Castle was captured and attacked because of various sieges. But the castle was improved to accommodate the cannon and artillery.

Carrickfergus Castle Beauty

Carrickfergus Castle Beauty

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 9: public visitors

If you are interested to know more about Carrickfergus Castle, you can go directly to the castle.  It is open for public visitors.

Facts about Carrickfergus Castle 10: the view of Carrickfergus Castle

If you come here, you can find out the life of the medieval era for it has various exhibits. You can also look at the fully restored banqueting hall.

Carrickfergus Castle Image

Carrickfergus Castle Image

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