Dunbeg

Stone Fort

Located at the base of Mount Eagle on the Dingle peninsula is an impressive cliff top promontory stone fort. The fort has suffered a lot of damage due to erosion but is still very impressive. Inside the fort is a circular Beehive hut or Clochan with a square interior. The fort has four outer defensive banks and a souterrain about 16 metres long, leading from the front of the outer defenses to the interior. The fort has been dated to around the 10th century.

Situated: On a cliff promontory projecting South into Dingle Bay.From Ventry take the R559 West after about 4 Kilometres you should come to the fort on your left, it is well sign-posted.

Discovery Map 70: V349 973. Last visit September 2003.

Photos: Jim Dempsey