Doonmore
Doonmore is a promontory fort and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.
Doonmore from the water
Location
Doonmore lies on a headland reaching into Dingle Bay, 4 km (2.5 mi) southeast of Dingle town.
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).
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.
References
- ^ Academy, Royal Irish (28 June 2018). "The Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy" – via Google Books.
- ^ Westropp, T. J. (28 June 2018). The Ancient Forts of Ireland. Рипол Классик. ISBN 9785878572927 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Promontory fort. Dingle, 'Doonmore', Kerry, Ireland – aerial photo". www.cambridgeairphotos.com.
- ^ Dunne, Laurence (March 2017). "Archaeological impact Assessment Report, Proposed Dredging Operations, Dingle, Co. Kerry" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency.
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