round towers

Circular stone towers which taper toward the top, have a conical stone cap, four to five internal floors, and an entry door high above the ground; common in Ireland, associated with churches, and probably built between the 10th and 12th centuries.

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round towers
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024