An early illustration of the Norman Carrickfergus Castle in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland. Built by John de Courcy in 1177 as his headquarters, with 3/4 of the castle perimeter surrounded by water, it was besieged in turn by the Scottish, native Irish, English, and French and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Northern Ireland.

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Size: 5112px × 3377px
Location: Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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