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Caherconree, Stone fort and mountain peak in County Kerry, Ireland

The Caherconree summit reaches 835 meters in elevation and features ancient stone walls stretching 110 meters in length and 4 meters in thickness.

The promontory fort dates to the Late Bronze Age between 1500-500 BCE, constructed at a strategic position with natural cliff defenses on three sides.

The name Cathair Con Raoi refers to Cú Roí mac Daire, a legendary king of Munster who, according to mythology, could make the fortress spin at night.

Visitors can access the site through a 4-kilometer return trail starting from the parking area on Bóthar na gCloch road in the Dingle Peninsula.

The fort stands as the second-highest mountain in the Slieve Mish range and ranks as Ireland's twentieth-highest peak on the Arderin scale.

Location: County Kerry

Elevation above the sea: 835 m

GPS coordinates: 52.20303,-9.85370

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:14

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