Fort Gilkicker is one of the Palmerston Forts built in the middle 1860’s. In 1898 the seaward side of the fort was completely reconfigured by covering it in mound of soil.
The fort stayed covered in soil for over a century. I found out late last year the soil had been removed and the seaward side works exposed. Today was the first opportunity to get a closeup view. I have to say that it was disappointing that the barrier is still in place.
I do hope that it is not re-covered because the structure was really quite graceful;
I was quite taken also, by a drone hovering over the fort. It was hovering and quite stable. It was a very interesting walk.
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