Rock of Cashel
Ireland's medieval hilltop of kings, with a round tower, chapel and cathedral
- Ireland
- County Tipperary
- 12th century
- Romanesque / Gothic
- castle
The Rock of Cashel's round tower, chapel and cathedral were built on a limestone hill mainly in the 12th and 13th centuries. Once the seat of the kings of Munster, it is one of Ireland's most striking medieval sites.
Construction: 12th–13th centuries
Frequently asked questions
- When was Rock of Cashel built?
- Rock of Cashel was built mainly in the 12th century. Full construction span: 12th–13th centuries.
- Where is Rock of Cashel?
- Rock of Cashel is in Cashel, Ireland (around 52.52°, -7.89°).
- What kind of castle is Rock of Cashel?
- Rock of Cashel is a castle in the Romanesque / Gothic style. Ireland's medieval hilltop of kings, with a round tower, chapel and cathedral.