Kells' round tower © James Allan

N7375 : Kells' round tower

taken 11 years ago, near to Ceanannas, Meath, Ireland

Kells' round tower

The roofless round tower, dating from around the 11th century, is some 25 metres high. In 1076 Murchdach MacFlainn, who was fighting for the High Kingship of Ireland, is said to have been murdered in this tower.

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Grid Square: N7375, 3 images (more nearby )
Photographer: James Allan (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 3 October, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 9 October, 2011
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites Suburb, Urban fringe People, Events
Subject Location: Irish: N 738 759 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:43.6613N 6:52.8940W
Camera Location: Irish: N 739 758
View Direction: West-northwest (about 292 degrees)