Drumbo round tower, Round tower in Drumbo, County Down, Northern Ireland
The stone structure rises 35 feet high with walls measuring four feet thick, featuring a doorway positioned five feet above the ground level.
The tower, built between the 10th and 11th centuries, belonged to an Irish monastery mentioned in the Martyrology of Tallaght from approximately 800 AD.
The structure represents medieval ecclesiastical architecture, with six internal timber floor levels and a basement used for storage and religious purposes.
Located within the Presbyterian church grounds, the tower provides views across the Lagan Valley and remains open for visitors throughout the year.
The walls contain a noticeable bulge on the north side where a lintelled window sits near the top of the remaining structure.
GPS coordinates: 54.51639,-5.96000
Latest update: November 3, 2025 18:25
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