Irish ringforts

Irish ringforts

Vue aérienne du fort Dun Aengus sur Inishmore - © timursalikhov

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Dun Anegus Fort - ©Dive Academy Aran Islands
1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 3.82/5 (860 votes)
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doon fort
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Lost on an island in the middle of Loughadoon lake stands a magnificent historic building: the Doon Fort. A must-see!
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grianan aileach 2
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An exceptional archaeological site! This prehistoric circular fort attracts crowds every year!
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dun duchathair 1
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This prehistoric fort is located on the beautiful island of Inishmore (on the Aran Islands archipelago). The island is famous for its high concentration of archaeological sites!
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caherconnell stone fort 2 scaled
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1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 3.19/5 (27 votes)
A circular prehistoric fort, just a stone's throw from the Poulnabrone dolmen!
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dun eochla 1
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The island of Inishmore is teeming with prehistoric sites! Don't miss this superb ring fort, located not far from the ocean!
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rathgall hillfort
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Rathgall Hillfort is one of those archaeological sites rich in mystery... Built on a hill in Bronze Age times, this is a fascinating place.
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cahergal stone fort
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This is an ancient circular medieval fort dating back to the 7th century. To be admired in the Irish countryside, in County Kerry!
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dunbeg fort 1 scaled
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Take a trip back in time with this tiny vestige of Irish prehistory!
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mountsandel fort 1 scaled
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1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 3.20/5 (10 votes)
Mountsandel Fort is a prehistoric Irish fort in County Derry. Dating from the Mesolithic period, it takes the form of a grassy mound, hollowed out at its center, overlooking the River Bann.
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beal boru scaled
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An interesting and instructive archaeological site!
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staigue stone fort
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1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 4.60/5 (5 votes)
A major prehistoric circular fort. In excellent condition, this vestige of the past attracts visitors every year!
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cashel murphy

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1 étoile2 étoiles3 étoiles4 étoiles5 étoiles 4.00/5 (2 votes)
Cashel Murphy is an archaeological site on the Dingle Peninsula. It was home to a colony whose origins date back to 3200 BC.
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