10th C. – Round Tower, Monasterboice, Co. Louth
The round tower of the abbey founded in the 10th century, around 980, is still standing although without its cap (conical roof).
The round tower of the abbey founded in the 10th century, around 980, is still standing although without its cap (conical roof).
The so-called west cross stands near the base of the round tower. Not as celebrated as the south cross, it is around 7 metres high but some of its panels are illegible and damaged.