Aghaviller Round Tower and Church

Aghaviller Church and round tower, formed part of an early Christian foundation believed to have been founded by St Brendan of Birr. The round tower, built in the 11th century, as it stands today, is only 9.6m above ground level and built of sandstone. It sits on a purposely built square plinth. The original entrance door, 4m above ground, has an architrave surround and, internally, the wooden ...