Excavations uncover remains of 18th century fort on Cork's Spike Island

Major excavations on Spike Island have uncovered a tunnel and a previously unknown crafted spiral staircase which are believed to have been part of a fort built there in the 1790s.
Excavations uncover remains of 18th century fort on Cork's Spike Island
Images of Spike Island : Courtesy of John Crotty, Spike Island Manager

Major excavations on Spike Island have uncovered a tunnel and a previously unknown crafted spiral staircase which are believed to have been part of a fort built there in the 1790s.

Further excavations are planned on the island in the coming days and weeks as experts believe only about 30% - 40% of the underground fortifications are currently accessible.

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