James's Fort, Military fort in Kinsale, Ireland
James's Fort stands on the Castlepark peninsula with a pentagonal structure and stone walls overlooking the entrance of Kinsale harbor.
Constructed in 1607 under King James I of England, the fort fell to Williamite forces in 1690 following a gunpowder explosion.
The site represents the early 17th-century military engineering practices and demonstrates Ireland's defensive architectural heritage across generations.
The fort remains open throughout the year without entrance fees, accessible via a footpath located 3 kilometers from Kinsale town center.
The fort contains a hexagonal blockhouse at water level, positioned at the narrowest point of the channel for precise naval defense.
Location: Kinsale
GPS coordinates: 51.69964,-8.51028
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:34
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