A 17th century plan of the first Siege of Limerick, from August to September 1690, The city in western Ireland was besieged twice in the Williamite War in Ireland in 1689–1691. On this, the first occasion, its Jacobite defenders retreated to the city after their defeat at the Battle of the Boyne. The Williamites, under William III, tried to take Limerick by storm but were driven off and had to retire into their winter quarters.

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Size: 3282px × 4845px
Location: Limerick City, Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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