King John's Castle, Medieval castle in Carlingford, Ireland
King John's Castle stands on the shores of Carlingford Lough with thick stone walls measuring 3.4 meters and a rectangular layout with a D-shaped structure.
The castle, built in the late 12th century by Hugh de Lacy, received its name after King John stayed there for three days in 1210.
The structure remains a central element of Carlingford's medieval heritage, representing the Norman influence on Irish architecture and military fortifications.
Visitors can join guided tours from March to October at 2 PM daily, with tickets priced at €8.50 for adults and €4.00 for children.
The castle served both as a target for Jacobite artillery and as a hospital for troops before the Battle of the Boyne in 1689.
Location: Carlingford
GPS coordinates: 54.04318,-6.18683
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:09
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