The Round Tower - Isle of Man Castles & Towers - isleofman.com
The Round Tower, part of Peel Castle, built of squared blocks of sandstone, is thought to be the oldest surviving building on St Patrick's Isle. It dates from the late 10th century, just a few years after the first Viking raiders appeared from the north.
Irish round tower - Wikipedia
Irish round towers (Irish: Cloigtheach (singular), Cloigthithe (plural); literally 'bell house') are early medieval stone towers of a type found mainly in Ireland, with two in Scotland and one on the Isle of Man.
Peel Castle - Wikipedia
Peel Castle (Cashtal Phurt ny h-Inshey in Manx Gaelic) is a castle in Peel in the Isle of Man, originally constructed by Norwegians. The castle stands on St Patrick's Isle, which is connected to the town by a causeway. It is now owned by Manx National Heritage and …
Peel Castle - Cashtal Phurt Ny H-Inshey - Manx National Heritage
The biggest and most complex heritage site on the Isle of Man enclosed within a 700m long curtain wall, there are almost two hectares of fortifications built over 700 years, together with a cathedral, a church, chapels and cemeteries.
Why This Historic Viking Castle On A British Isle Is Worth Visiting
2023年2月15日 · One of the most notable features of Peel Castle is the Round Tower. The Round Tower is an Irish Round Tower, which is Ireland's unique contribution to architecture first built as bell towers. Around 100-120 of these Round Towers were built in Ireland (of which 65 remain today - 20 of which are more or less complete).
Peel Castle - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
Peel Castle is a must see for anyone visiting the Isle of Man. It's historic castle is magnificent in stature, the surrounding area is beautiful, there are plenty of hill trails you can walk near it, there is a beach in its vicinity and it is less than a five mintue walk to the town centre comforts of cafes and restaurants.
Milner's Tower - Atlas Obscura
2020年6月16日 · A lonely spire of stone rises from the rocky promontory of Bradda Head on the Isle of Man, looming over the sleepy village of Port Erin and its namesake bay.
Milner's Tower - Isle of Man Castles & Towers - isleofman.com
Milner was a famous safemaker from Liverpool and the unusual shape of the Tower represents a key and a lock. The building is one of the most widely recognisable landmaks on the Isle of Man, and is visible for miles across Port Erin bay.
Round Tower, Peel Castle - isle-of-man.com
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The Cultural Significance of the Round Tower in Irish Monasteries
2024年4月23日 · Peel Castle’s St. Patrick’s Isle features a round tower on the Isle of Man, attesting to the broader Gaelic monastic tradition. These comparisons underscore the unique qualities of Irish monastic towers – their geographical spread and the dense clustering in Ireland’s ecclesiastical landscape are unmatched in nearby regions.