round towers

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Scope note
Circular stone towers which taper toward the top, have a conical stone cap, four to five internal floors, and an entry door high above the ground; common in Ireland, associated with churches, and probably built between the 10th and 12th centuries.
round towers
Accepted term: 16-Dec-2024