The town of Kinsale across Kinsale Harbor.
Sharon and Ken at Charles Fort with the town of Kinsale behind them
Steve waits for Charles Fort to open while admiring the view of Kinsale.
Charles Fort
Charles Fort is a massive star-shaped structure of the late seventeenth century The group admires a beautiful tile mosaic of the Charles Fort layout.
We get ready to take our self guided tour of Charles Fort.
First completed in 1682, Charles Fort was sometimes historically referred to as the "new fort" - to contrast with James' Fort (the "old fort") which had been…
Charles Fort was built on the site of the ruins of an earlier stronghold known as Barry Óg Castle, at Rincurran. The Ringcurran defences had featured…
Charles Fort - The fort was built between 1677 and 1682 to a design which included elements similar to star fortifications;[8] a layout specifically designed to…
Charles Fort - An early lighthouse (white top seen at right side of photo) was established here in the 17th century by Robert Reading
Charles Fort - The fort remained in use as a British Army barracks for two hundred years afterwards, before being relinquished by British forces following the…
Charles Fort - The complex remained largely derelict for some time, but was named a National Monument of Ireland in 1971.
Charles Fort - For the record, the site is said to be haunted. It is said to be visited by the “White Lady of Kinsale”. Legend has it that it all began in…
Charles Fort - some of the outer defences are over 52 feet high.
Charles Fort - With a focus on seaward defence, the landward and inland bastions of the fort are overlooked by higher ground. This weakness was of critical…
Charles Fort - A view of the fortifications
Charles Fort - Sharon tours the fort
Charles Fort
Charles Fort
Charles Fort - Ken, Sharon, Barb and Corky in front of the Casemates