Doonmore

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Doonmore
Native name
Irish: An Dún Mór
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View of the fort
Type promontory fort
Etymologygreat fort
Location Doonsheane, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Coordinates 52°07′08″N10°13′18″W / 52.118803°N 10.221626°W / 52.118803; -10.221626 Coordinates: 52°07′08″N10°13′18″W / 52.118803°N 10.221626°W / 52.118803; -10.221626
Area2.93 ha (7.2 acres)
Built5th–8th centuries
Ownerstate
Official nameDoonmore Promontory Fort
Reference no.221.45
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Location of Doonmore in Ireland

Doonmore is a promontory fort and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland. [1] [2]

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Location

Doonmore from the water Doonsheane Promontory Fort - geograph.org.uk - 276380.jpg
Doonmore from the water

Doonmore lies on a headland reaching into Dingle Bay, 4 km (2.5 mi) southeast of Dingle town. [3]

History

Traditionally viewed as being built by the Iron Age Veneti, promontory forts are now associated with a later date, the early Middle Ages. (5th–8th centuries AD).[ citation needed ]

Structure

A headland of 2.93 ha (7.2 acres), cut off from the mainland by an artificial ditch, with complex multiple vallations and stone ramparts. [4]

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References

  1. Academy, Royal Irish (28 June 2018). "The Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy" via Google Books.
  2. Westropp, T. J. (28 June 2018). The Ancient Forts of Ireland. Рипол Классик. ISBN   9785878572927 via Google Books.
  3. "Promontory fort. Dingle, 'Doonmore', Kerry, Ireland – aerial photo". www.cambridgeairphotos.com.
  4. Dunne, Laurence (March 2017). "Archaeological impact Assessment Report, Proposed Dredging Operations, Dingle, Co. Kerry" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency .