Eask Tower, Navigation tower on Carhoo Hill near Dingle, Ireland
Eask Tower is a navigation tower on Carhoo Hill near Dingle, built from stone with a height of 12 meters and walls measuring 5 meters thick. The structure stands at an elevation of about 180 meters above sea level and serves to guide ships.
The tower was built in 1847 during the Great Famine as an employment project, commissioned by Reverend Charles Gayer. The monument arose during a time of great hardship for the local population, who worked on relief efforts.
The tower displays a directional marker toward the harbor, reflecting maritime traditions of County Kerry's coastal communities. This was essential help for fishers and merchants guiding their vessels safely into the bay.
You can reach the tower by following Slea Head Road from Dingle and turning at the Colâiste Ide signpost. The location offers straightforward access with parking available nearby for visitors.
From its position, you can see the Blasket Islands, Skellig Rocks, and some of Ireland's highest peaks. The view extends to prominent summits that seafarers once used for direction finding.
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