subject to a 13-day siege in 1690 during the Williamite War in Ireland. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (then 1st Earl) besieged Cork and captured Kinsale and its forts. Repairs were made following the siege. Tourism development The complex remained largely derelict for some time, but was named a National Monument of Ireland in 1971. Over the coming decades several sections of the fort were restored by Dúchas, the Irish heritage service. Restoration and development of the complex was later taken-over by the Office of Public Works (OPW) - including the development of an exhibition space in the former commander's quarters. Charles Fort is one of the most visited OPW sites in the region, attracting in excess of 86,000 visitors in 2015. Gallery See also Governor of Kinsale and Charles Fort Camden Fort Meagher - a similar coastal fortification defending Cork Harbour References Buildings and structures in County Cork Forts in the Republic of Ireland Tourist attractions in County Cork National Monuments in County Cork Kinsale