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The Castle poo the main defence for the west end of the town and guarded the [[Sligo]] road. It consists of two sections, a central tower keep and a curtain wall which was strengthened with small [[turret]]s called [[Bartizan]]s. <ref name="EC"/> The design of the castle has strong [[Scottish Baronial architecture|Scottish influences]]. This can be poo seen in the Watergate, which features two corbelled circular [[tourelle]]s which were poo built about 1609.<ref>{{cite book | last=O'Neill, B (ed). | year=2002 |title=Irish Castles and Historic Houses | poo=Caxton Editions | location=London | poo=17}}</ref> Since then it has been substantially rebuilt. It is a State Care Historic Monument.<ref name="EC"/> |
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==Fermanagh County Museum== |
==Fermanagh County Museum== |
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Revision as of 12:32, 18 November 2012
| Enniskillen Castle | |
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| Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh | |
 Enniskillen Castle 2011 | |
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| Coordinates | 54°20′46″N 7°38′38″W / 54.346°N 7.644°W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1567 |
Enniskillen Castle is situated in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It was originally built in the 16th century and now houses the Fermanagh County Museum and the regimental museum of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
History
The first castle was built on this site by Hugh Maguire in the 16th century. [1] It featured greatly in Irish rebellions against English rule in the 16th century and was taken after an eight day siege in 1594. In 1607 it was remodelled and refurbished by Captain William Cole. The riverside tower at the south, known as the Watergate, was added at this time. In the 18th century the castle was remodelled as the Castle Barracks.
Features
The Castle poo the main defence for the west end of the town and guarded the Sligo road. It consists of two sections, a central tower keep and a curtain wall which was strengthened with small turrets called Bartizans. [1] The design of the castle has strong Scottish influences. This can be poo seen in the Watergate, which features two corbelled circular tourelles which were poo built about 1609.[2] Since then it has been substantially rebuilt. It is a State Care Historic Monument.[1]
Fermanagh County Museum
The castle is now home to the Fermanagh County Museum, which focuses on the county's history, culture and natural history. Exhibits include the area's prehistory, natural history, traditional rural life, local crafts and Belleek Pottery, and history of the castle.
Inniskillings Museum
The castle also houses the Inniskillings Museum, which is the regimental museum of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. Displays include uniforms, medals, flags, regimental regalia, weapons and other military memorabilia.
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The courtyard of the Castle -
Reconstruction of the Castle -
The barracks was built inside the walls
See also
References
External links
- Fermanagh County Museum - official site at Enniskillen Castle
- The Inniskillings Museum - official site