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Drumlane Abbey and Round Tower · Religious House
Religious House

Drumlane Abbey and Round Tower

Religious House
Drumlane Abbey was an important site associated with St. Aidan or Maedhóg. The round tower and medieval church are the remaining structures still existing today. The round tower dates back to the 11th or 12th century, and the church that previously stood on site was replaced by a medieval building. According to local legend, it is said that the bell from the original church can be heard ringin...

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