An example of machicolation, Magilligan... © Kenneth Allen

C6638 : An example of machicolation, Magilligan Tower

taken 14 years ago, near to Greencastle and Pound Town, Ireland

An example of machicolation, Magilligan Tower

Machicolation - an opening in the floor of a projecting gallery or parapet, between the supports or corbels, or in the roof over an entrance, through which hot liquids, heavy stones, etc. could be dropped by the defenders of a fortress

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Note the tower was built in 1812.

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Grid Square: C6638, 51 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Kenneth Allen (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Wednesday, 23 July, 2008 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 24 July, 2008
Category: Architectural detail > Building detail (more nearby)
Subject Location: Irish: C 660 388 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:11.5136N 6:57.8685W
Camera Location: Irish: C 660 388
View Direction: NORTH (about 0 degrees)