Reginald's Tower, Fortified tower in Waterford, Ireland.
Description
Reginald's Tower is a cylindrical stone tower with thick walls that narrow upward as it rises. The tower contains several levels with exhibits relating to the different periods of its use.
History
The tower was built between 1253 and 1280 and replaced an earlier Viking fortification. In medieval times it served as a mint, prison, and military storage facility.
Culture
The tower displays Viking artifacts from archaeological excavations that visitors can see directly. These finds give a sense of how Vikings lived and traded in this region.
Practical
The tower sits at the eastern end of the waterfront and is easy to reach from town. Visitors should know that interior access is through narrow spiral stairs and the building is not fully accessible for those with mobility limitations.
Did you know?
A cannonball from Cromwell's siege of 1650 remains embedded in the tower wall to this day. This is one of the earliest surviving pieces of evidence for artillery use in Ireland.
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