Swords Round Tower
Swords Round Tower is a tower in Fingal, Leinster. Swords Round Tower is situated near St Columba’s Church of Ireland Church, Swords, as well as near Swords Castle.
- Tourist attraction
- …lies at an elevation of 38 metres (125 feet)
- …is not wheelchair accessible
- Description: round tower and the only remnant of a monastery founded by St Columba/St Colmcille in 512.
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover St Columba’s Church of Ireland Church, Swords and Swords Castle.
Swords Castle
Swords Castle is an early medieval castle located in Swords, County Dublin.
380 metres northeast of Swords Round Tower
Glasmore Abbey
Glasmore Abbey is a ruins.
1½ km northwest of Swords Round Tower
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Swords and Malahide.
Rowlestown
Rolestown or Rowlestown is a small village six miles…
6 km northwest of Swords Round Tower
Swords Round Tower
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Latitude
53.45764° or 53° 27′ 28″ north
Longitude
-6.22445° or 6° 13′ 28″ west
Open location code
9C5MFQ5G+36
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Prospect Point and Rathbeal.
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