Neds Point Fort, Napoleonic fort on Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland
The rectangular fort features a two-story defensive battery with multiple musket loops and a five-sided D-shaped battery attached to its eastern portion.
Constructed in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars, the fort was equipped with six guns to protect northwestern Ireland from potential French invasions.
The fort represents a crucial element of Ireland's military heritage, showcasing early 19th-century coastal defense architecture and engineering methods.
The fort remains open throughout the year with no admission fees, situated near Buncrana town with views across Lough Swilly.
The fort's northeast elevation includes an unusual obtuse angle design that enabled diagonal fire across the defensive dry ditch.
Location: County Donegal
Inception: 1812
GPS coordinates: 55.14100,-7.47400
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:25
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