Cloyne Round Tower, Irish round tower in Cloyne, Ireland
The sandstone tower stands 30 meters tall with a circumference of 16 meters, featuring nine windows distributed across seven internal levels.
The monastic settlement dates to 560 AD when Saint Colman established the site, while the tower construction occurred during the 10th century.
The tower represents medieval Irish architecture and served different purposes, from bell tower to storage facility for religious manuscripts and artifacts.
The structure remains closed to public access due to insurance costs, but visitors can observe it from Church Street opposite St Colman's Cathedral.
Three human skeletons were discovered inside the tower during an excavation conducted by the Munster Antiquarian Society in 1841.
Location: County Cork
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: 51.86194,-8.12028
Latest update: November 3, 2025 18:25
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