What is recorded here
Semi-Lunar Tower is a 16th-century defensive structure built by the Butler family, Earls of Ormond, in County Waterford. It is remembered as an example of early modern military architecture and as part of the wider network of fortifications used to assert control during the Tudor conquest of Ireland.
Places near here
Saint Stephen's Monastery National Schoolschool · 40 yd
Saint Stepehen's Monasterymonastery · 43 yd
Waterford City WallsVisitor information · 59 yd
Holy well in Waterford CityHoly well · 105 yd
Beach TowerCastle · 186 yd
Habitation site in Waterford CityHabitation site · 210 yd
French TowerHeritage attraction · 281 yd
Double TowerHeritage attraction · 376 yd
9/11 MemorialMemorial · 489 yd
Granny CastleCastle, tower house · 2.4 mi
Native Woodland Trust:Grace Dieu ReserveWood · 2.5 mi
Native Irish Tree TrailWood · 2.8 miOther information
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