Dundrum Castle

2013-10-16 19:32

From blog The Clothes Horse

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Dundrum Castle

As an American tourist in Northern Ireland at the top of my list of places to visit (predictably), was a castle. We just don't have that kind of grandeur back in the States, even the ruins of a castle hold appeal to someone who is impressed if they come across a building from the 1800s let alone the 13th century. So, one of our first day trips was a drive down to Dundrum Castle; the earliest reference of said castle was in 1205 when there was an unsuccessful siege. It definitely has all the classic trappings you imagine when you picture a castle in your head--situated high on a hill, circular tower, and narrow arrowslits you can nearly envision archers shooting...

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