forts historical wexford

Duncannon Fort is a star shaped fort built at a strategically important promontory in Wexford Harbour. It was built in 1588 in the expectation of an attack on the area by the Spanish Armada. There had previously been a Celtic fort and a Norman castle on the site. The fort is noted for its dry moat, exterior walls and the legend of the croppy boy....

Located beyond and on a lower level than the moat, this area is also known as the Croppy Boy Cell and the Hanghouse, as it is rumoured that hangings took place here. After the 1798 rebellion, prisoners were detailed in the Fort pending transfer to Geneva Barracks for trial and sentence. Restoration and refurbishment is on going....