Dungiven Engaged Round Tower Situated in the southwest corner of the nave at Dungiven Priory are the remains of an engaged round tower. All we see today is a metre-high 2x2 metre-square base with openings on three sides. This 12th century tower would have been similar to the engaged tower at Ferns, County Wexford in that it had a round drum sitting on a rectangular base. To see an early nineteenth century drawing of the pillar stone at Dungiven with the church complete with round tower, in the background click here.
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Situated: If you enter Dungiven from the A6 (South) take the first left sign-posted Dungiven Priory. Park here and walk down to the Priory. The base of the tower is located in the southwest corner of the nave. Discoverer Map 7: C 6913 0827. Last visit June 2013. Longitude: 6° 55' 19" W Latitude: 54° 55' 2" N Photo: Jim Dempsey. |
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Approx date: 12th Century. Dimensions: Height c.1m. Base: 2x2 metres |
Door: Three entrances. Features: Engaged Tower. Rectangular base, round above |
