Cloyne Round Tower
Cloyne Round Tower is a round tower in the historically monastic town of Cloyne, County Cork in Ireland. Cloyne was also the "see city" of the Anglican (Church of Ireland) Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. The tower is a symbol for the town of Cloyne.
| Cloyne Round Tower | |
|---|---|
Cluain | |
Round tower at Cloyne | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Pre-Reformation Catholic |
| Location | |
| Location | Church Street, Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland |
Shown within Ireland | |
| Geographic coordinates | 51°51′43″N 8°7′13″W |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Irish round tower |
| Groundbreaking | 10th century |
| Specifications | |
| Height (max) | 30.5 m (100 ft) |
| Materials | sandstone |
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