Dunbeg Fort(Dun Beag in Irish Gaelic) is a prehistoric Irish fort on the Dingle Peninsula. As impressive as it is interesting, this fort will captivate lovers of prehistoric archaeological sites and, what’s more, will offer you a breathtaking view of the Dingle cliffs and the ocean.
Dunbeg Fort is thought to have been built during the Bronze Age (2500 BC – 700 BC) on the cliff edge of the Dingle Peninsula.
Comprising a fortified enclosure of imposing stone blocks, the fort kept watch over the ocean and the peninsula’s surroundings, protecting the inhabitants from Celtic invasions.
Now in ruins, it has lost none of its superb, astonishing authenticity!
Like most prehistoric sites in Ireland, Dunbeg Fort is not free to enter. As you walk along the cliffs of the Dingle Peninsula, you’ll come face to face with this prehistoric fort and admire its perfect state of preservation.
The latter takes the form of a circular fort (known as a “ringfort”), set against the edge of a cliff. Its defensive wall is 1 metre high and 3 metres wide, with a network of ditches and underground passages all around and inside.
The fort is in pretty good condition, and its entrance is still intact: don’t hesitate to admire the breathtaking ocean view, too: the ringfort’s setting has a most seductive charm!
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Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.
Follow the R559, Dingle Peninsula (County Kerry) - Republic of Ireland
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