King Johns Castle

Architecture in Meath

The ruins of Trim Castle are. more extensive than those of any other castle in Ireland. Trim is the ancient Ath Truim (the ford of elder-tree) : the ancient ford can still be seen above the town bridge over the Boyne. The castle was built to protect this. Though it is commonly called King Johns Castle the present castle, which is Edwardian in plan, was certainly not. built until after the date of Johns visit to Ireland. A castle was founded at Trim by Hugh de Lacy in 1173 ; probably this was only an earthen mote with a wooden stockade. The present ruins occupy about two acres. The principal feature is the keep, which is Norman in type ; the draw- bridge, portcullis and gateway arc also well preserved. The castle was defended by a moat fed by water from the River Boyne

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Posted on April 17th, 2008 under Architecture. Tags: Ath Truim, Boyne, Ireland, King Johns Castle, Meath, River Boyne, Trim, Trim Castle. Comments: None

Town of Trim

Trim (meaning The Ford of the Elder) possesses the most extensive collection of medieval monuments in Ireland. The King John’s Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman Castle in Europe, used as a location in the film “Braveheart” is the most important among them. A most celebrated place in history, Trim has been instrumental in shaping the life and career of such historic figures as the Duke of Wellington and Dean Jonathan Swift. Today it is a thriving and busy market town. The Trim Visitor Centre and Craft Shop situate just in five minutes from the castle. An excellent audio-visual show which relates the history of the town and county has been set in the centre while the craft shop holds a store of Irish handicrafts.

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