Promontory fort - coastal, Ballynarry, Co. Donegal
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The promontory fort at Ballynarry in County Donegal stands as one of Ireland's coastal defensive structures, built on a natural headland that juts out into the Atlantic.
These fortifications were typically constructed during the Iron Age, taking advantage of steep cliffs on three sides whilst defenders only needed to build ramparts across the neck of the promontory. The strategic positioning allowed communities to monitor sea traffic, control access to harbours, and retreat to a defensible position when threatened.
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Ballynarry, Co. Donegal
55.159232,-7.493070
Ref: DG03756
04-Essential
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