Coney fort

Ireland / Sligo /

fortification, interesting place

Best seen from the air. You can walk around and barely make out the outline. Most likely Napoleonic

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star-shaped_fortress

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Coordinates: 54°18'0"N 8°34'37"W

Comments

GeodesyMike

There are actually two star-shaped forts on the island. The other one is much smaller and barely visible. Located some distance from this fort.

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