Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus
The old town of Carrickfergusis one of the oldest in Ireland, dating back to the 12th century.
The town sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough, making it an ideal base for exploring Northern Ireland’s capital city.
Carrickfergus is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including Carrickfergus Castle and St. Nicholas’ Church.
With its convenient location and rich history, Carrickfergus is a great place to visit on your next trip to Ireland.
Created: 7 July 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Carrickfergus
Local History around Carrickfergus
There are some historic monuments around including:
Standing Stone Joymount Orchard Wall Remains Barrows (2 TOWN WALLS (JOYMOUNT Templecoran Church WW1 Coastal Battery Ring Barrow Motte Quayrn Motte Bishop's house, early Church site and bawn Dalway's Bawn: c17th Bawn FORTIFICATION -BAWN Rath CARRICKFERGUS TOWN WALL (PART OF Barrow Fortification, 'Castle Dobbs Barrow 17th Century settlement site 'Marhsallstown Motte and two baileys 'Duncrue Fort WW1 Battery Searchlight Emplacement WWII Home Guard Storage Buildings Part of town walls Platform rath Castle Lug or Clogh-na-Larty WW1 Battery Searchlight Emplacement Mound .
