Dún Dúchathair

Dúchathair

Dún Dúchathair or simply Dúchathair (anglicized Doocaher),^[1] meaning "black fort", is a large stone fort on the cliffs at Cill Éinne, (Killeany), Inishmore (one of the Aran Islands) in County Galway, Ireland.^[2] Due to erosion, it now sits on a rocky promontory that stretches out into the sea. On its outer side there are large walls, reaching 6 metres high and 5 metres wide. On the inside are the ruins of clocháns. There is also evidence of a cheval de frise protecting the entrance.^[3]

Its age is unknown.^[4]

Coordinates: 53°6′16.40″N 9°41′15.25″W / 53.1045556°N 9.6875694°W / 53.1045556; -9.6875694

References

↑ Placenames Database of Ireland
↑ http://www.aranislands.ie/dun-duchathair-the-black-fort/
↑ http://www.emmedici.com/journeys/aran/eforti.htm Oileáin Árann: (Accessed July 2011)
↑ https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/inis-m%C3%B3r-s-lesser-known-fort-is-a-cliffhanger-1.637561

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[1] Placenames Database of Ireland

[2] ttp://www.aranislands.ie/dun-duchathair-the-black-fort/

[3] ttp://www.emmedici.com/journeys/aran/eforti.htm Oileáin Árann: (Accessed July 2011)

[4] ttps://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/inis-m%C3%B3r-s-lesser-known-fort-is-a-cliffhanger-1.637561