Myth and Legend: The Best Supernatural Landmarks of Ireland
| July 17, 2017
Charles Fort – County Cork
Charles Fort was built in 1682 to replace an older fort that stood nearby. It was used as a fortress, storehouse, and bastion for years until it fell into disrepair. It has only recently been restored by the Irish heritage service.
However, people still feel wary of visiting because of the ghosts that are rumored to haunt the fort. The figure of a woman dressed in white has been seen walking the halls. Many people believe she is the ghost of a woman who threw herself from the walls in grief after her husband was shot the night that they were married.
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