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Dun Aonghasa Description
(Local Name: Dún Aenghus) On the edge of the cliffs fringing the southwest coast of Inishmore is the great stone fort of Dún Aenghus, a mighty semicircle of three roughly concentric enclosures on the brink of sheer cliffs dropping 300ft/90m to the sea. The inner court, 150ft/45m in diameter, is surrounded by a stepped drystone wall, 20ft/6m high and 18ft/5.4m thick at the base, containing various passages and chambers. The middle rampart is surrounded by a defense consisting of thousands of sharp-pointed stones set close together (chevaux-de-frise), in the manner of a modern tank barrier. From the edge of the cliff, one can catch a breathtaking glimpse of the surf far below and a splendid view over the sea
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Hobbies & Activities category: Prehistoric site or exhibit;  Town walls, fortifications, gates;  Military attraction or museum;  Scenic site or route
Address
Dun Aonghasa
Kilmurvey
Ireland
Hours
March 1 to October 31
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Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
November 1 to February 28
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult2.00 Euros
Group discounts1.25 Euros
Senior1.25 Euros
Child1.00 Euros
Family5.50 Euros
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