Beach Tower

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About this place

The Beach Tower located in Jenkins Lane car park, Waterford is a 15th century crenelated building which is part of the city defences. It was built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Suir and forms a natural defensive position. As an observation post, the tower has uninterrupted views both upriver to Granagh Castle and downriver beyond Reginald's Tower. From the city's defensive point of view this was important as attacks from the river occurred occasionally and in particular the fear was of a Spanish landing. It also enabled the observers to keep an eye on the city docks from above. The tower, which was substantially rebuilt during the early 17th century, was a bastion citadel. It had a rectangular shape with corner bastions which are typical of 17th century forts in Ireland.

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Getting There & Parking

Beach Tower is located in County Waterford, roughly 130 km (1h 55m drive) from Cork and 171 km (2h 30m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 24 m away (Paid). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Port of Waterford Company building (0.1 km away).

Cork130 km

~1h 55m drive

Limerick143 km

~2h 05m drive

Dublin171 km

~2h 30m drive

Nearest car park Paid

24 m from landmark

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