Charles Fort, Military fort in Kinsale, Ireland.
The pentagonal Charles Fort extends across twenty acres of land, featuring five bastions named Kinsale, Charles, Cockpit, Flagstaff, and North.
Built in 1682 under King Charles II, the fort withstood a notable thirteen-day siege during the Williamite War of Ireland in 1690.
The fort represents seventeenth-century military architecture through its star-shaped design, demonstrating advanced defensive strategies against cannon attacks.
Visitors can access the fort daily from 10 AM to 5 PM between March and October, with reduced hours from November through mid-March.
The eastern section of Charles Fort contains a lighthouse established in the seventeenth century by Robert Reading for maritime navigation.
Location: Kinsale
Inception: 1670
Architects: William Robinson
Website: https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/charles-fort-military-fortress
GPS coordinates: 51.69650,-8.49900
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:30
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