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Duncrue fort is a medieval motte and bailey castle located in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The fortification consists of a prominent motte accompanied by two baileys, a layout that represents a significant variation from the more common single-bailey arrangement and reflects the defensive and administrative requirements of this important Anglo-Norman settlement. The site dates to the medieval period, establishing itself as part of the broader pattern of Norman military architecture introduced to Ulster following the late twelfth-century conquest. Duncrue fort's dual-bailey configuration demonstrates the strategic importance of Carrickfergus as a principal stronghold in the Anglo-Norman invasion and colonisation of Ireland.
Duncrue fort. motte with 2 baileys is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 3317. View the official record →
Duncrue fort is a medieval motte and bailey castle located in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 3317.
Duncrue fort. motte with 2 baileys dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte & baileys. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Duncrue fort. motte with 2 baileys 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 3317.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The mount. raised rath (2.6 km), Ring barrow (3 km), Ring barrow (3.2 km).
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