Round Tower, Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway, Ireland
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Title
Round Tower, Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway, Ireland
Subject
Round Tower
Description
Lantern slide of a round tower at Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway. Originally labeled '64 G' with title 'Kilmacduagh Co. Galway.' Measuring around 34 meters, this round tower is the highest in the country. The tower sits next to a monastery founded in the 13th century by St. Colman. With a total of 11 openings, the tower holds the record for most windows in a round tower. The structure also boast a doorway 7 ft. high off the ground. This would cause a difficult entry for raiders.
Creator
Sophie Hogan
Source
RSAI, Lantern Slide, Box 22_63
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Contributor
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Format
image/tiff
Language
en
Type
Image
Alternative Title
Box 22_063
Date Created
11/11/2014
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern slide collection
Extent
114.3mb
7559 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern slides
Spatial Coverage
Country: Ireland
Town/townland: Kilmacduagh
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County: Galway
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Irish National Grid East: M 40170
Irish National Grid North: (000)49
Latitude: 53.047759
Longitude: -8.888374
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
Sophie Hogan, “Round Tower, Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway, Ireland,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed November 4, 2025, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/25203.
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