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#220 Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
About this Stone
This is one of the best-preserved medieval castles on the island, standing proudly on the shores of Belfast Lough since the 12th century. Built in 1177, it has witnessed sieges from the Normans, Scots, English, and even French forces over the centuries. One fascinating historical moment came during the Seven Years' War in 1760, when French forces briefly captured the castle—the only time it ever fell to a foreign army. The thick stone walls tell tales of centuries of conflict and power struggles, from warriors and kings to the modern treasure hunters who continue to leave their marks here.
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