Dear Mr Cornwell,
I am currently reading through the Saxon Stories/ The Last Kingdom Series and am on Warriors Of The Storm. As many others have probably said before, thank you for writing such intriguing and fantastic stories dropped on the backdrop of our history.
However, my question referrers to Sigtryggr’s fortress in Ireland and in Loch Cuan. I am from Northern Ireland and live quite close to Strangford Lough, frequently kayaking there however I cannot pinpoint where Sigtryggr’s fortress is on that western bank of the Lough. My guess would be Sketrick Castle at Whiterock but I know this is a 12th Century Castle and the banks aren’t steep from a sea approach.
The only other place I can think of would be Castle Hill, Ardkeen, but this is on the Eastern banks of the Lough.
So, I was just curious did you base Sigtryggr’s fortress on an actual location or was this purely fictional, but based on the type of island, islet and rock formations that are typical found in and around the banks of Strangford Lough.
Look forward to hearing your response and I thank you greatly for your time.
Regards
Matthew