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Brechin Round Tower

Brechin, Angus

One of only two Irish-style round towers in Scotland.

Next to Brechin Cathedral stands a slender round tower over 30 metres high, built around a thousand years ago by monks in the Irish style. Only one other survives in Scotland, at Abernethy.

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When
About 1000
Where
56.7310, -2.6590
Group
Towers & follies

Visiting

Beside Brechin Cathedral, seen from the churchyard.

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