Located on Iveragh Peninsula of Ireland, Loher Cashel (Native name: Cathair a Lóthair) is a stone ringfort and National Monument. 3.9 kilometers northwest of Derrynane, Loher Cashel is located on the western border of the Iveragh Peninsula, with a view of Ballinskelligs Bay. This spot might have been picked because of the view of Skellig Michael. The cashel was constructed as a fortified farmhouse in the ninth century AD. It was rebuilt not too long ago. This circular stone fort has an interior diameter of 20 meters and exterior walls that are more than 2 meters high and 3 meters thick. Stairs lead up to it. It is constructed of drystone, with rubble filling in the voids. There are two houses within, one larger round and the other smaller rectangular. Archaeology has revealed that wooden structures were there before these. There was a souterrain inside the round house. There is a stone-lined passage near the entrance, reminiscent to Staigue Stone Fort. A souterrain was found in the circular house during excavations, although it is currently inaccessible. They used as hiding places during raids and places to store supplies. around halfway between Waterville and Caherdaniel. There is an amazing view looking west over Ballinskelligs Bay in Loher on the N70. In the valley below, one can see the fort
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