Sehenswürdigkeit
Round Tower
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Christine
July 29, 2020
Killala Round Tower dated back to the 12th century and is a testament to the historic distinction of the village as an ecclesiastical centre. It is one of the best examples of complete round towers in Mayo and is 25.5 metres high standing on a 1 metre plinth comprised of 20 large stones. The round tower was built out of of limestone, while the doorway bears some light brown sandstone blocks which contrast with the grey of the entire tower. There is also a noticeable bulge in the stonework about halfway up the tower.
Killala Round Tower dated back to the 12th century and is a testament to the historic distinction of the village as an ecclesiastical centre. It is one of the best examples of complete round towers in Mayo and is 25.5 metres high standing on a 1 metre plinth comprised of 20 large stones. The round t…
Standort
Steeple Hill
Killala, MO
Townplots West