King William III - Carrickfergus Castle - County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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N 54° 42.814 W 005° 48.441
30U E 319164 N 6066536
A hero size bronze sculpture of King William III - Commemorating his landing at Carrickfergus in 1690. He stands proudly wearing Cavalier Uniform & Carrying his sword, & stick. Located at Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Waymark Code: WMYMNT
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/30/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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King William III stands on a rough hewn sandstone rock plinth, in a small garden surrounded by low railings & flower holders, close to his landing site at Carrickfergus harbor.

"Situated overlooking the harbour, the life size bronze statue was commissioned to mark the Tercentenary of his landing in Carrickfergus on 14th June 1690. Located on the Coast at Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland."

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Monarch Ranking: King / Queen

Proper Title and Name of Monarch: Born Willem Hendrik, prins van Oranje. - Became King William III

Country or Empire of Influence: king of England, Scotland, and Ireland

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