One of only two round towers to be found in County Cork is Kinneigh Round Tower.
The round tower is built on a large rocky outcrop, and has a unique 5 meter high hexagonal base.
The tower rises to a height of 20 meters and is round from the hexagonal section up.
The doorway is about 4 meters above the ground and faces North East.
Kinneigh Round Tower is estimated to have been built sometime between 900 and 1050.
To facilitate a bell an upper section was added in the mid 19th century.
The original monastery in the area is said to have been founded by St Mocholmog in the year 619.
The site of the monastery was located 0.8 km to the West of the tower.
Access - The tower is located on the grounds of St Bartholomew's Church Of Ireland, in Kinneigh.
Parking can be found beside the graveyard. This leaves you a short walk to the very striking tower.
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