🛱 Macamish Fort

Ireland · Europe · 55.14°N, 7.52°W

Macamish Fort is one of several Napoleonic batteries built along the shores of Lough Swilly in county Donegal, to defend the north west of Ireland. It was part of a scheme to fortify Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle against French Invasion during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and was completed between 1812 and 1813. It was built on a rock outcrop overlooking the lough. It comprises a Martello Tower mounting a single gun and battery mounting three guns. The fort was originally entered by a drawbridge.

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Quick facts

Country	Ireland
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	55.14°N, 7.52°W · view on map

Macamish Fort is located in Ireland, in Europe.

More Martello towers in Ireland

James Joyce Tower and Museum · Meelick Martello Tower · Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio.

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