Historical Markers in Lisnaskea, Northern Ireland

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Castle Balfour Illustration on Marker

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1 ► United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Fermanagh And Omagh, Lisnaskea — Castle Balfour —

Castle Balfour, built for Sir James Balfour of Glenawley by about 1620, was one of many castles designed to secure the plantation in Ulster during the 17th century. It is of the Scottish-style strong house type, identifiable by such . . . — — Map (db m71324) HM

2 ► United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Fermanagh And Omagh, Lisnaskea — Lisnaskea Market Cross —

This cross was set up in the Corn and Potato Market when it was built by Mr John Crichton, later third Earl of Erne, in 1841. At that time the small stone cross was made and placed on the ancient and much more massive shaft. The original site . . . — — Map (db m72653) HM