Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Martello tower
Ringaskiddy, County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Ringaskiddy
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Martello Tower (1934)
- Coordinates
- 51.82831, -8.30976
- SMR number
- CO087-053----
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
On highest point of Ringaskiddy promontory, overlooking Cork Harbour. Circular tower (diam. 15.5m E-W; 10.9m N-S; H 12.1m) with flattened profile to N and S; enclosed by dry fosse (Wth 4.6m; D 3.1m); within circular enclosure (diam. 100m) marked by ordnance stones. Built of coursed limestone ashlar. Door at 1st floor level on E side closed by iron door; access to interior not gained. Enlarged window opes, at 1st floor level, to N, S and W show an attempt at conversion. Largest of Cork Harbour Martellos; it was under construction 1813-15 (Kerrigan 1978, 148; Enoch 1975, 30).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Nearby in the register
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.