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Ardmore Round Tower

Ardmore Round Tower

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Ardmore Round Tower

Name: Ardmore Round Tower
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Location: Waterford, Munster, Ireland

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1. Ardmore Cliffs via Ardmore Beach

6.39km

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2. Ardmore Signal Tower – Ardmore Round Tower loop from Ardmore

3.88km

01:05

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bumble-Bee

February 23, 2022

Ardmore’s Round Tower, built in the 12th century, is one of the best-preserved examples in Ireland. Round Towers were built by the monks of early Irish monasteries as places of refuge in case the monastery was attacked. If the monks suspected that the monastery was in danger, they would move all their valuable books and treasures into the tower and pull up the wooden ladder. Though hostilities against monasteries increased with the Viking raids in the 9th century, monks were often in as much danger from native Irish chieftains.

(ardmorewaterford.com/be-moved-by-the-beauty-of-ardmores-round-tower/)

Christine🔹

May 31, 2024

The short detour to the cemetery is worthwhile, as you can take a closer look at the tower, the ruins of the former monastery and some very old crooked gravestones

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