Difference between revisions of "Sketrick Island"
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− | '''Sketrick Island''' is | + | '''Sketrick Island''' is an island in [[Strangford Lough]] in [[County Down]], and the name of the single village on the island. The island is joined to the mainland by a causeway. |
+ | [[Sketrick Castle]], a fifteenth century castle, now in ruins, stands on the island. | ||
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Sketrick Island is an island in Strangford Lough in County Down, and the name of the single village on the island. The island is joined to the mainland by a causeway.
Sketrick Castle, a fifteenth century castle, now in ruins, stands on the island.
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