A Long and Illustrious History
What was the Pale in medieval Ireland?
AA peace treaty signed between England and the Irish chiefs
BA wooden fence built by the English settlers around Dublin
CAn area around Dublin where English law and rule were enforced ✓
DA pale (light-coloured) stretch of the Irish coastline
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is An area around Dublin where English law and rule were enforced.
The Pale was the area around Dublin that came under English control in the Middle Ages. The English first went to Ireland to help an Irish king and stayed to build their own settlements.
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