Great Britain - Carrickfergus Castle
This stamp from Great Britain depicts Carrickfergus Castle. Carrickfergus Castle is in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. It was built in 1177 by the Normans that had conquered Ireland. It remained in Norman hands until 1210 when King John captured and took control of it. It continuously housed troops until 1927 when it was turn over to the government of Northern Ireland and preserved as a monument. It is open to the public and has many exhibits that show what medieval life was like.
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Date of Issue: August 22, 1995
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