Dún Aonghasa (unofficial anglicised version Dun Aengus [2]) is the best-known of several prehistoric hill forts on the Aran Islands of County Galway, Ireland. It lies on Inis Mór, at the edge of a 100-metre-high (330 ft) cliff. [3] A popular tourist attraction, Dún Aonghasa is an important archaeological site.

2025年1月27日 · Perilously perched on a sheer sea-cliff, Dún Aonghasa defiantly faces the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. The fort consists of three massive drystone defence walls. Outside them is a chevaux-de-frise – that is, a dense band of jagged, upright stones, thousands in number.

Dún Aengus is the most famous of several prehistoric forts on the Aran Islands, of Co. Galway. It was built during the Bronze Age and dates from 1,000 B.C. It is located on Inishmore at the edge of a 100-metre high cliff with amazing views.

Located on the edge of a 300ft cliff, on the south side of Inis mór, Dun Aonghasa is a semi circular stone fort over looking the Atlantic with daunting and dramatic views that stretch the length of the Island. Dun Aonghasa is deemed to be one of the best examples of its kind in Europe.

Dún Aonghasa, also known as Dun Aengus, is a prehistoric hill fort located on the Aran Islands of County Galway, Ireland. The fort is situated on Inis Mór, at the edge of a 100-metre-high cliff and is a popular tourist attraction.

2023年4月27日 · You’ll find Dún Aonghasa (anglicized Dun Aengus) on Inis Mór, the largest of the mighty Aran Islands, at the mouth of Galway Bay. Dún Aonghasa is one of a number of prehistoric hill forts that are scattered across the three Aran Islands.

If you are looking for a unique and unforgettable experience in Ireland, you should visit Dún Aonghasa, also known as Dún Aengus, one of the most impressive stone forts in Europe. Located on the island of Inis Mór (Inishmore), the largest of the Aran Islands, Dún Aonghasa is perched on a 100-metre-high cliff overlooking the ocean.

Perched on the edge of a cliff on Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands, Dún Aonghasa (Dun Aengus) is one of Ireland’s most striking ancient sites. This prehistoric stone fort, dating back over 3,000 years, captures the rugged spirit of the Irish landscape and the mystery of …

2013年5月25日 · Perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Dun Aonghasa is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. It is enclosed by three massive dry-stone walls and a chevaux-de-frise consisting of blocks of limestone set vertically into the ground to …

They named the fort after their chieftain, Aenghus, King of the Clann Umoir, “the sterling pilot of his people who lives in legend as the founder and first lord of Dun Aengus.” 2 His brother, Conchuirn, is reputed to have built Dún Chonchúir, which may be seen in a 360° view at the bottom of this page.