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Millmount Fort and Martello Tower

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Millmount Fort and Martello Tower

Name: Millmount Fort and Martello Tower
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Location: Louth, Ireland

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1. Pitcher Hill Steps loop from Donacarney

6.32km

01:40

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Damiano 🇮🇹

May 25, 2025

Millmount Fort in Drogheda was a great surprise. The short climb to the top rewards you with sweeping views over the River Boyne and the town... perfect for a quick breather and some photos. The fort itself is packed with history, from Norman times to the Irish Civil War, and the small museum inside offers a good mix of local artifacts. If you're in Drogheda and enjoy combining a bit of walking with history and scenery, Millmount is well worth the visit.

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January 29, 2023

Wikipedia (Millmount Fort, 2023-01-29):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millmount_Fort
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Mill Mount Barracks, Barrack Street, LAGAVOOREN, Drogheda, LOUTH, 2023-01-29):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13622082/mill-mount-barracks-barrack-street-lagavooren-drogheda-co-louth
“Reg No 13622082 … Freestanding three-stage stone Martello tower, built c. 1805, ruined in 1922, extensively rebuilt. … This Martello tower, built on a medieval motte, was part of the string of defensive towers that were built during the Napoleonic Wars. This tower was damaged during the War of Independence and was largely rebuilt in 2000. …”

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Mill Mount Barracks, Barrack Street, LAGAVOOREN, Drogheda, LOUTH, 2023-01-29):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13622076/mill-mount-barracks-barrack-street-lagavooren-drogheda-co-louth
“Reg No 13622076 … Detached three-bay two-storey over basement stone former officers' quarters, built c. 1810, now used as a museum. ...”
Drogheda Museum (Millmount Fort, 2023-01-29):
droghedamuseum.ie/exhibitions/millmount-fort

Puffin

4 days ago

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Elevation 20 m

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Wednesday 12 November

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Location: Louth, Ireland

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