Kilmurvy in County Galway, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Dún Aonghus
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
1. Dún Aonghus Marker
This, one of the finest prehistoric fortresses in Western Europe, consists of three dry-stone ramparts, and the remains of a fourth, the outermost of which encloses an area of 11 acres.
Outside the second rampart there is a 30 foot band of upright stones forming a defensive band or “chevaux de frise.” Considerable alterations were made in the 19th century when the buttresses in the inside wall were erected.
Tá sé seo ar cheann de na dúnta réamh-stairiúla is breátha in iarthar na hEorpa. Lasmuigh de'n dara múr tá sreath 30 troigh de chlocha ina gcoilig-sheasamh mar “chevaux de frise.” D'fhéadfadh sé gur mar láithreacha díoin a tógadh dúnta de'n tsórt seo. Cuireadh na hiarsmaí a dtángthas orthu leis an tuairim gur roimh Ré na Críostaíochta a tógadh an dún.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Man-Made Features • Notable Buildings • Notable Places.
Location. 53° 7.533′ N, 9° 46.017′ W. Marker is in Kilmurvy, Connacht, in County Galway. Marker is at the entrance to the inner enclosure of the fortress. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to Port Corrúch Seal Colony (approx. 3.8 kilometers away);
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Regarding Dún Aonghus. There are many variations on the spelling of Dún Aonghus.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
2. Dún Aonghus Marker
Looking into inner enclosure.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
3. Dún Aonghus Inner Enclosure Wall
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
4. Dún Aonghus Outer Wall
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
5. Dún Aonghus Chevaux de Frise
Used to slow enemy approach to the outer fortification wall.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
6. Dún Aonghus Outer Wall
Looking south.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
7. Looking ESE from Dún Aonghus
The County Clare coastline is visible in the far distance.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
8. Looking WNW from Dún Aonghus
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
9. Looking North from Dún Aonghus
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
10. Dún Aonghus 1 Km Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2009
11. Dún Aonghus 1 Km Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,242 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on October 21, 2017. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on December 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
