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The King of Castles

Advantages: One of the most impressive historical buildings I have ever seen
Disadvantages: The fact that its not more widely known

a young William Orr was found guilty of being a traitor and hung in front of the castle as an example to others. It had the opposite effect and the battle cry Remember Orr was used by the rebels in the United Irishmen Rebellion of 1798. The castle is built upon a rock. The rock has a well in it which still to this day supplies some of the freshest drinking water available although for health and safety reasons visitors are not allowed to drink it. Legend has it that the rock is where a King Fergus washed ashore after his boat sank. He drank the water from the well during his recovery and thus the town of Carrickfergus was born. (Carric (might be spelt wrong) in Irish means rock) thus Carrickfergus is the Rock of Fergus. My opinion As a school boy living in the town I was mesmerised by the interesting and often bloody history that ...

Ghumphrey 30.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Carrickfergus Castle

The most haunted castle in Britain

Advantages: Beautiful castle and grounds
Disadvantages: None

all eerie and chilling. You can visit the Great Hall which is very impressive with its stone floor, tapestries, armour and weapons. You will see active restoration of the masonry and plaster as the great hall and state rooms are being brought back to life. The Edward 1st Room is the most ancient State Room in the Castle. Here, the Lords of the castle were secluded up high and well above the stench from the moats below. The room is named after the visit of "Proud Edward, Hammer of the Scots" in 1298, on his way to the battle of Falkirk where he captured William Wallace (Brave Heart), who had 'visited' the previous year, burning women and children in the local church. The James 1st Room, named after the King's Royal visit to Chillingham in 1603, is one of a suite of three rooms (James 1, Plaque, New Dining Room) built specially ...

JEFFJEN 31.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Chillingham Castle

A CASTLE OF DREAMS

Advantages: Outstandingly Beautiful and Romantic Setting. Interesting History. A Great day Out.
Disadvantages: Difficult to Find - Otherwise None!

would seem, been broken. In 1385 let's face it the planning consent officer would have been no match for the irascible Sir Edward Dalyngrigge! The threat of a French invasion was such that, with Dalyngrigge's power and financial position, Bodiam Castle was swiftly completed. No mean feat. This is a large castle, surrounded by a wide moat, as much a seven feet deep in places, all of that had to be dug out. The castle itself was constructed from blocks of local Wealden sandstone, pale stone in colour. If you can picture in your minds eye the classic childhood picture of a magic castle, then that is what Bodiam looks like. It ticks all the boxes! Encircled by a moat, originally equipped with a draw-bridge, the castle itself having a round tower on each corner, plus a huge gatehouse at the entrance, Bodiam was designed to be a comfortable ...

RICHADA 22.03.2006 · Read full review
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