Why this matters
Carrickfergus Castle was built by John de Courcy in the late 12th century, around 1177, during the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. It is important as one of the earliest and best-preserved Norman castles in Ireland, symbolizing the start of English influence in Ulster.
What is recorded here
Carrickfergus Castle is recorded as a castle in County Antrim. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
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