6th Century Round Tower silhouetted against moonlit clouds in Glendalough monastic settlement, County Wicklow, Ireland

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The Round Tower silhouetted against moonlit clouds. Built from granite it's about 30 metres high, with an entrance metres from the base. Originally a landmark for visitors, they also served as bell towers, store-houses and as places of refuge in times of attack. Glendalough early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, County Wicklow, Ireland

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Location: Glendalough monastic settlement, County Wicklow, Ireland
Photo credit: © George Munday / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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