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PMR-D6589 Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A well preserved round tower, more than 30 metres high. According to the records it was burnt out in 1097, destroying many valuable manuscripts. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard
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Photographer: Peter Michael Rhodes
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Upload Date: 2018-07-18 12:24:26
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Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the

6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A well preserved round tower, more than 30 metres high. According to the records it was burnt out in 1097, destroying many valuable manuscripts.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard