Ireland
Duncannon Fort The Duncannon star-shaped fort was built in Waterford Harbor in 1588 in expectation of an attack from the Spanish Aramada. Ticrohan—A recently discovered example of a starfort was Ticrohan Castle and its associated starfort, located to the south west of Clonard in County Meath. The fort was garrisoned by forces loyal to Owen Roe O'Neill during the 1640s.
Charles Fort (Ireland) Located in Kinsale, County Cork—Built in 1680 during the reign of King Charles II, this fort remained a British army base until Irish Independence in 1921. A huge fort, with walls up to 6m thick and five defensive bastions around its perimeter, it was built in a star shape, a configuration that provided better defence against cannon fire than the older circular forts. This style of fort was common throughout Europe at that time and Charles Fort is one of the best remaining examples of a star-shaped fort in Europe.
James' Fort: Kinsale, Ireland
There is a fully preserved star fort dating from 1841 encircling the parade ground in Ebrington in Derry. It is situated on the opposite bank of the river Foyle from the more famous 17th century city walls. Derry therefore has two sets of fortified walls both of which are fully intact.
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