Trim Castle Trim castle By Aoibheann Dempsey What

Trim Castle Trim castle By Aoibheann Dempsey

What type of castle is Trim Castle? Trim Castle is the largest Anglo Norman Castle in Ireland. It was built by Hugh de Lacy when he was granted the Liberty of Meath by King Henry II in 1172. The construction of the massive three storied Keep, the central stronghold of the castle, was begun in 1176 on site of an earlier wooden fortress.

Why Trim Castle was built? Trim Castle is the largest Anglo Norman castle in Ireland, it was constructed over a thirty year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter. Hugh de Lacy was granted the liberty of Meath by King Henry II in 1172 in attempt to curb the expansionist policies of Richard de Clare. Hugh de Lacy. Walter de Lacy

What artefacts were found in Trim Castle? Excavations around the grounds of Trim Castle have uncovered many remarkable finds including: 13 th century iron arrowheads, silver coins, and an iron axe, pottery from Bristol, French wine jugs, other building and walls, storage facilities and human remains.

What happens now in Trim Castle? • Now people all over the world travel to see Trim Castle. It is a huge tourist attraction in Ireland Trim.

What Trim Castle was used for? • Trim Castle is built on the site of an earlier wooden fortress which was under British rule. Trim Castle was used to depict York Castle in the filming of the 1990 Mel Gibson movie Braveheart.

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