Magazine Fort
| Magazine Fort | |
|---|---|
Dún na hArmlainne | |
| Near Phoenix Park, Dublin in Ireland | |
Aerial (drone) image of Magazine Fort | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Bastion fort and magazine |
| Owner | Office of Public Works |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Somewhat derelict |
| Location | |
Magazine Fort | |
| Coordinates | 53°20′55″N 6°18′59″W / 53.3486°N 6.3163°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1735 |
| Built by | John Corneille (military engineer) |
| In use | 1980s (demilitarisation) |
| Events | Easter Rising (1916), Christmas Raid (1939) |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | British Armed Forces, Irish Defence Forces |
The Magazine Fort is a bastion fort and magazine located within the Phoenix Park, in Dublin, Ireland. Built in 1735, it was occupied by British Armed Forces until 1922 when it was turned over to the Irish Defence Forces after the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The Irish Army continued to operate the site as an ammunition store through the mid-20th century. It was fully demilitarised by the 1980s. The fort is now managed by the Office of Public Works. As of 2015, it was in a derelict state and not open to the public, however, some repairs were undertaken and the site partially opened for "limited guided tours" from 2016.