Knockdrum Stone Fort

The circular stone fort features walls that measure three meters thick and reach a height of two meters, enclosing a diameter of twenty-nine meters.

The fort underwent substantial restoration work prior to 1860, followed by detailed archaeological excavations conducted between 1930 and 1931 at the site.

The fort contains stone foundations of a rectangular building with a souterrain, reflecting construction methods typical of European Iron Age structures.

Visitors need to follow a ten-minute path and climb stone stairs to reach this national monument, which remains open for public exploration.

Stone slabs near the entrance display ancient cup marks dating back between three thousand to five thousand years, both inside and outside the fort walls.

Location: County Cork

GPS coordinates: 51.52650,-9.19370

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:59