Monasterboice Round Tower — Local services in The Borough District of Drogheda

The site contains an old cemetery, two churches and a sundial, but Monasterboice is best known for its impressive high crosses. Inside the ruins stands the impressive High Cross of Muired (5.5 meters high), considered to be the finest cross in all of Ireland. It depicts biblical inscriptions from both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, and a copy is kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The crosses stand in the shadow of a magnificent round tower, about 35 meters high and divided into four or more floors inside, connected by staircases. Monasterboice Round Tower was used as a watchtower and a refuge for monks and valuables during Viking attacks. Visit Monasterboice to discover the lost world of Irish Christianity and explore tranquil historical ruins. Access to the site is via a minor road from the car park. There are level, gravel paths around the well-maintained grounds, with wheelchair access and toilet facilities. Tours of the monastery's monastery site can be organized...

The ruins of a 5th century monastery in rural Ireland The monastery was one of the earliest monasteries founded in Ireland, although most of the surviving structures are from later centuries, being abandoned in the 12th century. The Round Tower is well preserved, but missing the upper levels. The high crosses here are some of the finest examples of high crosses that survive from the...

Wow. That was an experience, I’m still in shock. What a lovely day out with the kids and the hubby, we walked through the sites the kids were very interested, me and the hubby were impressed as it kept the kids busy if you know what I mean 😉 definitely recommend to anyone for a family day out ,could use with a cafe for a cheeky coffee and pastry, what a lovely day...