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Greencastle - Greencastle, Down

Greencastle

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Greencastle, Down

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The castle was built by Hugh de Lacy .The design of Hugh de Lacy’s castle consisted of a quadrilateral curtain wall with a D-shaped tower at each corner - all now in a very fragmentary state. The castle greencastle has a massive sur rounding rock-cut ditch. Its features is rectangular block. There is a great fair every August called “Ram Fair”

It is located 4 miles SW of Kilkeel. This castle is open from April to September.

Greencastle Ireland

Rock-Cut Ditch Down

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Posted on January 30th, 2008 under Castles. Tags: d-shaped tower, Greencastle, hugh de lacy, rectangular block, rock-cut ditch. Comments: 1

Dundrum Castle - Dundrum Village, County Down

Dundrum Castle

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Dundrum Village, County Down

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Dundrum Village

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Located just above Dundrum village. Dundrum Castle was founded by the legendary Norman adventurer John de Courcy.The site occupies the summit of a rocky hill commanding fine views over Dundrum Bay.

Dundrum Castle Ireland

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Posted on January 30th, 2008 under Castles. Tags: dundrum bay, Dundrum Castle, john de courcy, rocky hill, village. Comments: 1

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