Daffodil, Belfast Castle © Albert Bridge

J3278 : Daffodil, Belfast Castle

taken 11 years ago, 4 km SSW of Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

Daffodil, Belfast Castle

One of the few still in flower, this daffodil was growing in a sheltered spot, under trees.

Belfast Castle, estate and the Cavehill Country Park, Belfast

Belfast Castle J3279 : Belfast Castle was built between 1868 and 1870 for the Marquis of Donegall. The practice of Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon were the architects but John Lanyon seems to have been the one who produced the design. It and the surrounding estate probably represent the swansong of the aristocracy in the face of the growth and ascendancy of the wealthy manufacturers, merchants and bankers emerging from expanding industrial Belfast. It was presented to the city in 1937.

The Cavehill Country Park adjoins the estate.

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Grid Square: J3278, 28 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 16 May, 2013 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 16 May, 2013
Geographical Context: Suburb, Urban fringe Wild Animals, Plants and Mushrooms Woodland, Forest
Place (from Tags): Belfast
Subject Location: Irish: J 326 786 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:38.2980N 5:56.7762W
Camera Location: Irish: J 326 786
View Direction: Northwest (about 315 degrees)