2010

G8839 : Manorhamilton Castle

taken 15 years ago, near to Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim, Ireland

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Manorhamilton Castle
Manorhamilton Castle
The castle was built by Scottish Presbyterian Sir Frederick Hamilton as part of the Plantation in 1621. He met stiff opposition from the displaced O'Rourke clan and left Ireland in 1642 after a siege during which he publicly hanged captured enemies. He had a reputation as a tyrant. His army also burned the town of Sligo. The castle was destroyed by the Earls of Clanrickard in 1652.

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G8839, 172 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
John M   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 24 June, 2010   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 17 July, 2010
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! G 883 398 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:18.4275N 8:10.7461W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! G 883 398
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Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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