Glendalough Round Tower (Glendalough (Gleann Dá Loch))

Ireland / Wicklow / Rathdrum / Glendalough (Gleann Dá Loch)
 tower, interesting place
This fine tower, built of mica-slate interspersed with granite is about 30 metres high, with an entrance 3.5 metres from the base. The conical roof was rebuilt in 1876 using the original stones. The tower originally had six timber floors, connected by ladders. The four storeys above entrance level are each lit by a small window; while the top storey has four windows facing the cardinal compass points. Round towers, landmarks for approaching visitors, were built as bell towers, but also served on occasion as store-houses and as places of refuge in times of attack.
WP Article about Irish Round Towers: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_round_tower
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glendalough#Monuments_in_the_Lower_Valley
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Coordinates:   53°0'39"N   6°19'39"W

Comments

  • 33 meters high and 16 meters in circumference at the base. Its pretty impressive, and can be seen from all over the valley.
  • This is Icy Tower, as depicted by Free Lunch Design (freelunchdesign.com)! Amazing! Must-see for players from around the world! Yo!
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