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Charles Fort

Address: 3 km (2 mi) east of town, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Phone: 021/477-2263
www.heritageireland.ie

Category: Military Sites
Location: Kinsale

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The British built Charles Fort on the east side of the Bandon River estuary in the late 17th century, after their defeat of the Spanish and Irish forces. One of Europe's best-preserved "star forts" encloses some 12 cliff-top acres and is similar to Fort Ticonderoga in New York State. If the sun is shining, take the footpath signposted Scilly Walk; it winds along the harbor's edge under tall trees and then through the village of Summer Cove.

Cost: EUR 3.70
Open: Mid-Mar.-Oct., daily 10-6; Nov.-mid-Mar., daily 10-5

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