dark peat lands and unruffled lakes. The island may be divided into the following parts: * Southeast Ireland * Cork and Kerry * the Lower Shannon * the West of Ireland * Northwest Ireland * the Midlands * Northern Ireland Southeast Ireland Kilkenny the country's loveliest inland city Kilkenny castle The Irish parliament often met in the castle in the 13th century. It was in the possession of the AngloNorman Butler family for 500 years The Irish National Heritage Park an openair museum. Provides a good introduction to the country's history Cork and Kerry Lakes of Killarney one of the main attractions Splendid scenery Rich in ruined castles and abbeys The town of Cork a city built on water. Boasts the lively October jazz festival and a bohemian spirit Bantry House the home of the White family since 1739. It houses an eclectic collection of art and furnishing from all
Hadrian's Wall, villas, roads, the town of Bath The AngloSaxon, Danish and Norman invasions Germanic tribes settled and stayed Anglia Christianity was brought, religion became important, churches were built 8th century = raids by the Vikings and the Danes 1016 1042 : Under Danish rule ( York was the capital ) 1042 : local AngloSaxons regain their rule 1066 : Normans arrive ( the Norman conquest ) Medieval Britain (106615th c.) the Battle of Hastings William the Conqueror a new AngloNorman state the feudal system introduced the rule of the king and church strengthened centralised country, military rule Scotland, Wales and Ireland conquered Norman castles built spoke Norman French 1170 the murder of Archbischop Thomas a Becket in Canterbury Cathedral ( the religious centre of England & the Anglican church of the whole world ) late 12th century : Robin Hood 1215 the Magna Carta ( personal and political liberty, signed by the king & the barons ) The first legal document!
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