the Round Tower of Kells

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:towers
gptkbp:admission 3 meters
gptkbp:architectural_feature round shape
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Irish_Romanesque
gptkbp:associated_with local folklore
local legends
St. Columba
Kells' history
gptkbp:attracts gptkb:archaeologists
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Buddhism
9th century
gptkbp:contains_story gptkb:3
gptkbp:coordinates 53.7353° N, 6.8611° W
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:National_Monument_of_Ireland
gptkbp:cultural_impact Irish culture
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:historical_monuments
gptkbp:features a conical roof
gptkbp:function gptkb:bell_tower
gptkbp:height approximately 30 meters
gptkbp:historical_event Viking invasions
gptkbp:historical_period Early Medieval period
gptkbp:historical_role gptkb:defensive_structure
gptkbp:historical_significance medieval Ireland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Round Tower of Kells
gptkbp:influenced later tower designs
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:monastery
Celtic architecture
gptkbp:influences local tourism
gptkbp:is_visited_by tourists
gptkbp:landmark Kells
gptkbp:location Kells, County Meath, Ireland
gptkbp:material gptkb:stone
gptkbp:notable_aspect its height
gptkbp:notable_feature carved stonework
gptkbp:notable_for its historical context
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Kells_Heritage_Centre
Kells Monastic Site
Irish national identity
Irish ecclesiastical architecture
Kells' heritage trail
gptkbp:preservation_efforts ongoing
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:Irish_Heritage_Trust
gptkbp:recognized_by heritage organizations
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Book_of_Kells
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:significance gptkb:religious_site
gptkbp:surrounding_area Kells town
gptkbp:surrounding_cities gptkb:Kells_Abbey
gptkbp:symbolizes Irish heritage
Christianity in Ireland
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:community_gatherings
ceremonial purposes
refuge during Viking raids
gptkbp:visitors open to the public
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ireland's_Ancient_East
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6