Hugh de Lacy1135

Hugh de Lacy 1135

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Trim Castle is the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, it was built by Hugh de Lacy (Earl of Ulster) when he was granted the Liberty of Meath by King Henry II in 1172. Construction of the massive three storied Keep, the central stronghold of the castle, was begun in 1176 on the site of an earlier wooden fortress.

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Date of Birth 1st Jan 1135 VIEW SOURCE
Date of Death 25th Jul 1186 VIEW SOURCE

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