The history of this unique Irish structure, Including their construction, Architectural design and function

Reproduction of the original: The Round Towers of Ireland by Henry O ́Brien

The round tower is Ireland’s most distinctive medieval monument. This book explores the towers’ qualities as works of architecture as well as examining thei

A guide to Ireland's unique form of architecture, the round tower. Fully illustrated, this book examines the architectural design, setting, and function of thes

The remains of over 70 Christian/early-medieval Round Towers survive in Ireland, with the bulk of them located north of the Dingle Peninsula and south of Lough