The excavations conducted by Glasscock in 1968-69 at Leigh revealed the complete foundation outline of a round tower that had been entirely destroyed above ground level, leaving only its buried footprint as archaeological evidence. Located strategically between two churches at the site, this tower represents one of the few Irish...
Round Tower at Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Situated in the northeast part of Roscrea town directly across from St. Cronan's Romanesque church, this impressive round tower has witnessed nearly nine centuries of Irish history, surviving medieval lightning strikes, military action during the 1798 Rebellion, and multiple phases of adaptive reuse. Despite being shortened by approximately 6 meters...
Round Tower at Drumcliff, Co. Sligo
Standing in the dramatic shadow of Ben Bulben and less than a kilometer from the mouth of the Drumcliff River, this round tower represents one of Ireland's most scenically situated ecclesiastical monuments. Despite its truncated state and the historical vandalism it has endured, the tower serves as a powerful reminder...
Round Tower at Carroweighter, Co. Roscommon
Positioned toward the bottom of a south-facing slope at the southeastern end of a broad northwest-southeast ridge, this round tower represents the substantial remains of what was once an impressive ecclesiastical monument serving Oran church. Despite surviving to only 3.6 meters in height, the tower demonstrates exceptional medieval craftsmanship and...
Round Tower Base at Seir Kieran, Churchland, Co. Offaly
Located within the impressive remains of a bivallate ecclesiastical enclosure, this round tower base at Seir Kieran represents the fragmentary survival of what was once part of Ireland's most ancient monastic foundations. Founded by St. Kieran the Elder in the 5th century, the site combines exceptional historical antiquity with a...