Creggankeel Fort
Irish cashel (stone fort) with early Christian enclosure, 1st century BC–6th century AD
Explore the Map
Creggankeel Fort
53.0572° N, -9.5185° E
About
Creggankeel Fort is a stone fort and National Monument located on the island of Inisheer, Ireland. It also contains a later Christian site, the Grave of the Seven Daughters.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Stone fort tradition
after 1st century BCE
Grave of the Seven Daughters established
5th–6th century AD
Walls reused for O'Brien's Castle
15th century
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
Tours, travel arrangements, and practical information
More Sites in Ireland
Carrickmines Castle
Medieval Norman castle and settlement, County Dublin
Taghadoe
Early medieval monastic site and round tower, County Kildare
Alice and Gwendoline Cave
Limestone cave in County Clare, Ireland with Upper Palaeolithic finds
Caherconnell Stone Fort
Medieval stone ringfort in the Burren, Ireland
Labbamolaga Church
Medieval church and Bronze Age megaliths, County Cork, Ireland
Grangefertagh
Early medieval abbey and round tower, County Kilkenny