Round Tower, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Core
Title
Round Tower, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Subject
Round Tower
Description
Lantern slide of a round tower, Swords, Co. Dublin. Originally labeled 'D3 III 34' and with the title 'Swords.' This round tower was once part of a monastic enclosure founded by St. Colmcille in 515. It is entered through a lintelled doorway on the east side. The tower comprises of four storeys, and its interior is lit by square-headed windows. There is a Latin cross decorating the apex of the tower. A man can be seen standing next to the tower.
Creator
Sophie Hogan
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Date
10th Century
Contributor
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Format
image/tiff
Language
EN
Type
Image
Identifier
RSAI, Lantern Slide, Box 10
Alternative Title
BOX10_002
Date Created
27/05/15
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection
Is Referenced By
DU011-034005-
Extent
7559 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern Slides
Spatial Coverage
Country: Ireland
County: Dublin
Logainm County Link: http://www.logainm.ie/100002.aspx
Town: Swords
Logainm Town Link: http://www.logainm.ie/1411595.aspx
Irish National Grid East: O 18
Irish National Grid North: 47
Position Source: www.logainm.ie
Latitude: 53.457671
Longitude: -6.224329
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
Sophie Hogan, “Round Tower, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed December 21, 2024, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/26240.
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