Trim Castle is the largest, best-preserved and most impressive Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. It was built in 1172, shortly after the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland. It took 30 years to build. The 1995 film Braveheart with Mel Gibson was filmed at Trim Castle, with the buildings doubling as a number of Scottish and English castles. We enjoyed walking around the expansive castle grounds. Unfortunately, our time was limited because we were due at our next stop. Lara always kept me on schedule.
One of the filming locations for Braveheart
Built from the 12th century
Also called King John's Castle
Built in stages
Russian cannon captured during the Crimean War
Irish: Caisleán Bhaile Átha Troim
Built along the River Boyne