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Charles Fort Description
In Summer Cove, 2mi/3km south of the town of Kinsale along the east side of the harbor inlet, can be found the well-preserved star-shaped Charles Fort (1677), the walls of which still stand 40ft/12m high. At the southwest corner is a lighthouse, and within the fort are the ruins of 19th C. barracks (caution required on the outer defenses). On the opposite side of the inlet is a similar fortification, James Fort.

2mi/3km east of Kinsale lies another inlet, Oyster Haven, with good bathing. On the shore are the imposing ruins of Mount Lang Castle (1631).
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Archeological site or ruin;  Swimming & water activities;  Military attraction or museum
Address
Charles Fort
Summer Cove
Kinsale
Ireland
Hours
March 15 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
November 1 to March 14
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed10:0010:00
Closed17:0017:00
Cost
Adult3.50 Euros
Group discounts2.50 Euros
Senior2.50 Euros
Child1.25 Euros
Family8.25 Euros
Tips
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
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