What is recorded here
Fort William stands in Skegoneill, County Antrim, a post-medieval artillery fort still marked as a scheduled ancient landmark. Its guns likely thundered across the northern coast, warning ships or answering challenges with brass and powder. The stones may have vibrated with the footsteps of gunners, their shadows stretching long over the grass during sudden violent storms.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as ARTILLERY FORT: FORT WILLIAM. Recorded period: POST-MED. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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