Kells Round Tower
by Cindy Murphy
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Kells Round Tower
Artist
Cindy Murphy
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Round Tower, probably from the same period as the crosses. It is unusual in that it has five windows, rather than the usual four,overlooking the five main roads into the town. Round Towers were used as places of retreat and safety when unwelcome visitors (The Vikings or other monastic communities) made their appearance. This may seem a little strange nowadays, but at that time monastic communities were important economic as well as spiritual units. They felt the need to keep themselves and their goods safe. img179 7164
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March 22nd, 2020
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