The Anglo-Norman Stronghold of Clough Castle, County Down #normans #motte #irishhistory

An overview of Clough Castle, a prominent Anglo-Norman motte-and-bailey fortification in County Down. Constructed in the late 12th or early 13th century, likely following John de Courcy's invasion of Ulster, the site demonstrates the transition from earth-and-timber defenses to permanent stone architecture. The video highlights the 8-meter ...