Ballycatten Fort
Archaeological Site
IE
Significant Site
The ancient fort of Ballycatten, the second largest ringfort in Ireland. This fort with its triple ramparts saw many a battle and it was at this ancient spot that the Vikings were first defeated in a pitch battle by the Munster men in AD 910
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Country: IE
Category: Archaeological Site
Importance: Significant Site (7/10)
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