The Black Castle

Welcome to our 5th Class' Blog. For the next month we will be adding a variety of digital resources as we learn about the Norman castle named 'The Black Castle in Leighlinbridge. The students will be focussing on specific aspects of the Norman castle such as the structure and location of the black castle, the visible deffence features of the castle, food and dress of Norman times and the daily routine of a persion living during the Norman period. We hope that you can learn with us!!

Monday 16 December 2013

The Black Castle in Leighlinbridge:

The 'Black Castle' in Leighlinbridge is one of the earliest Norman Castles in Ireland.The original "Black Castle" was erected by Hugh de Lacy in 1181, while the present castle is reported to have been built by Sir Edward Bellingham in 1547. This is a picture of the black castle from a distance whic was take from the Penny Journal in 1840.

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Monday 16 December 2013

The Black Castle in Leighlinbridge:

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