The Moat, Donaghadee
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The Moat, Donaghadee
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 1 Jul 2006
The moat is a Norman mote dating from the late 12th or early 13th century. This building atop the mote is known as “the moat”. It dates from about 1821 and was a store for the gunpowder used in building Donaghadee harbour. Learned authorities sometimes describe it as a “sham castle”.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.647724
Longitude
-5.545263