Carrickfergus Quiz

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Carrickfergus Historical Quiz

Test your knowledge about the rich history of Carrickfergus and its surroundings with our engaging quiz! From local landmarks to intriguing legends, discover fascinating facts about this beautiful coastal town.

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10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory47

1. Originally called Barn Cottage, Carrickfergus Cottage hospital was officially opened on 29th April, 1950 – and this is the last baby to be born here. What year was this?

1981

1985

1988

1991

2. Whitehead developed as a popular Victorian holiday-making spot. When was this photo taken?

1887

1897

1907

1917

3. Charles Lanyon was a famous 19th century architect who built Queen’s University Belfast and Crumlin Road courthouse. Which of these Carrickfergus buildings did he not build?

Gills Alms-Houses

Sheil’s Alms- Houses

Abbeyfield House

4. The last witch trial in Ireland took place in Carrickfergus in 1711. The Islandmagee witch trial saw the conviction of 8 women. What was their sentence?

‘Ducking’ in the lough and to stand 2 times in the pillory;

One year imprisonment and to stand 4 times in the pillory

Execution

Transportation to the colonies

5. This large key at Carrickfergus Museum was once used for what?

The Irish (or West) gate

The castle

The old County Antrim gaol

The Town Hall

6. Which of these spellings has not been used for Carrickfergus historically? [Or at least we haven’t come across this spelling yet!]

Kragfargvs

Craggfargus

Knockfergus

Cragfargus

7. Legend says King Fergus was on his way here to visit a renowned healing well when his ship crashed upon the rock on which the castle now stands. What was he seeking a cure for?

Epilepsy

Blindness

Skin disease

Sweating sickness

8. The SS Chirrippo sunk by a German U boat off the coast of Blackhead in 1917 is one of the most explored coastal wrecks around the Irish coast. As well as carrying passengers, what trade was the ship owned by Elders and Fyffes involved in?

Tea

Tobacco

Bananas

Coal

9. Airships were once a common sight around these parts because of the substation at Bentra, Whitehead. They played a vital role in the fight against the deadly German U-Boat menace. The pilots called them Battlebags, but what nickname did civilians give them?

Barge

Bladder

Blimp

Balloon

10. This park was named after a young man killed in action during the First World War. What is its name?

Shaftesbury Park

Legg Park

Marine Gardens Play Park

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