Dunbeg Fort, Iron Age promontory fort on the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland.
Dunbeg Fort consists of multiple earth walls and a substantial rampart positioned at the edge of a coastal cliff overlooking Dingle Bay.
Built between 580 BC and 800 AD, the fort demonstrates advanced defensive engineering with parallel ditches and strategically placed clay mounds.
The structure belongs to the Fahan Group, a collection of ancient dwellings that exemplify early Irish settlement patterns and military architecture.
Located 15.5 kilometers west of Dingle Town, the fort requires one to two hours for a complete exploration of its archaeological features.
Sections of the western wall collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean during storms in January 2014, leading to temporary closure and structural investigations.
Location: County Kerry
GPS coordinates: 52.10333,-10.40861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:03
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