Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandCarrickfergusCastle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle
POST-MED · FORTIFICATION

Castle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 3969
Period
POST-MED
Site type
FORTIFICATION
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Dobbs is a post-medieval fortification located in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The castle dates from the seventeenth century and represents the defensive architecture of the early modern period in Ulster. It occupies a strategically significant position within the Carrickfergus area, reflecting the military concerns of settlers and colonial administrators during the period following the Plantation of Ulster. The structure survives as a tangible record of post-medieval fortification design and the English colonial presence in early modern Ireland.

Castle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 3969. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Castle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle?

Castle Dobbs is a post-medieval fortification located in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 3969.

What period does Castle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle date from?

Castle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle dates from the post-med period, and is classified as a fortification. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle?

Castle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 3969.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilroot church, kilrothe, kille rootha. modern church & graveyard on site of early monastic site & medieval parish church & graveyard with bullaun & holy well (1.4 km), Bishop's house. c17th house & bawn (1.4 km), Kilroot battery. ww1 coastal battery (1.8 km).

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