Dún Dúchathair
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Dún Dúchatair is a large fort on the Aran Islands
. It is now, thanks to erosion, situated on a rocky promontory that stretches out into the sea. On its outer side there are large walls, reaching 6 meters high and 5 meters deep. On the inside are the ruins of various rooms possibly "beehive" huts. There is also evidence of a Cheval de frise
protecting the entrance.
It is located at:
Latitude: 53° 6' 22.46" N
Longitude: 9° 40' 48.11" W
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands or The Arans are a group of three islands located at the mouth of Galway Bay, on the west coast of Ireland. They constitute the barony of Aran in County Galway, Ireland...
. It is now, thanks to erosion, situated on a rocky promontory that stretches out into the sea. On its outer side there are large walls, reaching 6 meters high and 5 meters deep. On the inside are the ruins of various rooms possibly "beehive" huts. There is also evidence of a Cheval de frise
Cheval de frise
The cheval de frise was a Medieval defensive obstacle consisting of a portable frame covered with many long iron or wooden spikes or even actual spears. They were principally intended as an anti-cavalry obstacle but could also be moved quickly to help block a breach in another barrier...
protecting the entrance.
It is located at:
Latitude: 53° 6' 22.46" N
Longitude: 9° 40' 48.11" W