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Castles and Forts

Our coast has also been our first line of defence. This means around the UK coastline, we have the remains of castles and forts offering a glimpse into the country’s medieval and military past.

Location is everything, and visiting a castle will also get you out in some of the most spectacular and breathtaking locations.

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Grianan Ailigh

The Grianan of Aileach is a hill fort on Greenan Mountain at Inishowen in County Donegal. The main structure is Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
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Ards Forest Park

Ards forest park is situated on the small Ards Peninsula, on the shores of Sheephaven Bay on the northern coastline Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Castles and Forts, History – Heritage and Outdoors – Nature
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Fort Dunree

Fort Dunree is a coastal defence located on the west side of the Inishowen peninsula. Originally built as a Royal Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
Carraickabraghy-Castle

Carraickabraghy Castle

Carraickabraghy Castle is a 16th Century castle that stands on a rocky outcrop at the north-western edge of the Isle Read moreโ€ฆ
Place Tags: Castles and Forts

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