Carrickfergus Castle

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National Library of Ireland

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Christie's, Irish Sale, 21 May 1997

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Carrickfergus (from the Irish: Carraig Fhearghais meaning "Rock of Fergus") is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Carrickfergus stands on the north shore of Belfast Lough and is home to the 12th century Carrickfergus Castle, one of the best-preserved Norman castles in Ireland. It was built around 1180 by John de Courcy. (en.wikipedia.org)

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