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Late Medieval Ireland
The Norman invasion in the 12th century marked the beginning of the late medieval period. Ireland became a prize for the English crown and was subject to English settlement. But the conquest was incomplete, and two societies maintained a difficult co-existence. The period ended with the collapse of the last independent Irish kingdoms around 1600.
Image: Iron helmet with bronze mounts from Lough Henney, Co Down; 14th-15th century.