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R5757 : Limerick - King John's Castle from Honan's Quay

taken 6 years ago, near to Limerick, Ardnacrusha and Athlunkard Bridge, Limerick, Ireland

Limerick - King John's Castle from Honan's Quay

King John's Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick beside the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to 922 when the Vikings lived on the Island, the castle itself was built on the orders of King John in 1200. It is one of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe, the walls, towers and fortifications remain today and are visitor attractions. The remains of a Viking settlement were uncovered during archaeological excavations at the site in 1900.

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Grid Square: R5757, 150 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Colin Park (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 7 May, 2015 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 30 August, 2015
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Rivers, Streams, Drainage Suburb, Urban fringe
Primary Subject of Photo: Castle
Subject Location: Irish: R 577 577 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:40.1796N 8:37.5336W
Camera Location: Irish: R 576 573
View Direction: North-northeast (about 22 degrees)