Abernethy Round Tower
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Abernethy Round Tower by stephen samson as part of the Geograph project.
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Abernethy Round Tower
Image: © stephen samson Taken: 30 Aug 2006
The slender round tower which is of Irish style was probably built in the 9th or 10th century and is one of only two examples in Scotland - the other being at Brechin. 74 feet high. Access to the tower can be obtained by collecting a key from the local tearoom across the village square!
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Image Location
Latitude
56.333017
Longitude
-3.311634