Castledermot Round TowerThe round tower here is built onto the church itself, and the graveyard around it holds two granite high crosses and a Romanesque doorway.
Ruin
Castledermot Franciscan Friary
Castledermot, County Kildare
The nave, the tower and the transept of this 13th century friary are all still standing, on the edge of the village.
- Where
- Castledermot, County Kildare
- Official site
- heritageireland.ie
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
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