Antrim Round Tower (State Care Monument) — Attraction in Steeple

Not a bell tower and never was -How would you ever hear a bell through those little slit windows ? . No bell has ever been found in the vicinity of a round tower -Obviously older than Christianity in Ireland -any wayprobably about 1600-2000 yrs old and please don't give me ''the monks hid from the vikings in them ' BS. Nothing would have been easier than to smoke out and kill anyone with n --Roof added in mediaeval...

Us Thompson kids used to spend many a day running wild in this place from the tower to castle grounds. Before it was all done up. Even managed to nearly drown myself in the lake near by. It's a wonderful place many fond memories. Will always be home no mater where I've traveled. I often wondered if the witch was real and if it was her knee and elbow on...

This was a monastic site in the 10th century, and is maintained by Antrim Borough Council. I live with Vascular Dementia 24/7, my days can be very difficult, my escape? I visit the Round Tower approximately 5 days per week (rain or shine on my rollator) and have done so for the past 5 year's. I am at ONE with myself and the weather?l have quality...