Round Tower, Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway, Ireland

Round Tower, Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway, Ireland

Round Tower

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.

Sophie Hogan

RSAI, Lantern Slide, Box 22_63

The Discovery Programme

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)

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Box 22_063

11/11/2014

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RSAI Lantern slide collection

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Lantern slides

Country: Ireland

Town/townland: Kilmacduagh

http://www.logainm.ie/972.aspx

County: Galway

http://www.logainm.ie/906.aspx

Irish National Grid East: M 40170

Irish National Grid North: (000)49

Latitude: 53.047759

Longitude: -8.888374

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)