J5880 : The Moat, Donaghadee

taken 16 years ago, near to Donaghadee, Co Down, Northern Ireland

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The Moat, Donaghadee
The Moat, Donaghadee
Built c1818 the Moat housed explosives for the blasting involved in the construction of the harbour. The original mound was of Norman origin, when a motte and bailey stood on the site. It was initially used as a defensive structure, and provided an excellent look-out post.
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J5880, 65 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Thursday, 21 August, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 24 August, 2008
Category
Industrial heritage > Industrial heritage   (more nearby)
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 586 802 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:38.7160N 5:32.6224W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 585 801
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