Oldcastle
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Oldcastle is the name of several places in Britain and Ireland:
- Oldcastle, Cheshire, England
- Oldcastle, County Meath, Republic of Ireland
- Oldcastle, Monmouthshire, in Wales
- Oldcastle, Ontario, a town in Canada
- Sir John Oldcastle was a supporter of the Lollards in the 15th century. His name was originally used for the Shakespearian character known to us as Falstaff. It was changed after protests that the man had been a Protestant martyr.
- Oldcastle Inc. is a North American subsidiary of CRH plc specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of building supplies and materials.
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