Inishmore (WOD)
Inis Mór, or Inishmore, is one of the three main islands of the Aran Islands in Ireland.
Overview
Inishmore is the largest of the Aran Islands and contains a number of pagan and Christian sites. In addition to St. Enda's Church, which honors the sixth century founder of Irish monasticism, the island is also the site of Dún Aenghus, a massive circular stone fort on the edge of a 300-foot tall cliff above the ocean. Three concentric walls make up the Bronze Age structure, which is embellished by a line of pointed stones as a protection against attackers from the sea. In the center of the fort lies a raised stone platform. Evidence suggests to archeologists that this might have been the site for public sacrifices. The smaller fort of Dún Eochla occupies a high piece of ground near the western end of the island. The village of Gort na gCapall, birthplace of Irish author Liam O'Flaherty, shares the island along with Kilmurvey House, once the residence of Inishmore's biggest and most ruthless landowner, known for his unfair evictions and unyielding attitude toward his tenants.
References
- CTD. Immortal Eyes: Court of All Kings, p. 60.