Rock of Cashel
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| Thirteenth Century Project! |
On our return to Dublin we visited the Rock of Cashel, a well
preserved Norman bastion with fascinating bas relief. It is on a
prominent green hill with an outcrop of limestone.
It seems to be a fortification with sturdy walls enclosing a round tower, a 13th century Gothic Cathedral with well preserved bas relief, and a fine 12th century Romanesque chapel.
For over 1000 years, the Rock was a symbol of power and the seat of kings and churchmen who ruled in that region. The O'Brien clan and McCarthy tribe were some of the many who vied for power.
It seems to be a fortification with sturdy walls enclosing a round tower, a 13th century Gothic Cathedral with well preserved bas relief, and a fine 12th century Romanesque chapel.
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| Rock of Cashel is South Central Ireland |
For over 1000 years, the Rock was a symbol of power and the seat of kings and churchmen who ruled in that region. The O'Brien clan and McCarthy tribe were some of the many who vied for power.
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| What a Massive Structure |
This ancient fortress with Gothic and Romanesque architectural design almost takes your breath away at first sight!
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| Equisite Bas Relief |
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| These Structures Built in the 12th and 13th Centuries!
It was raining so hard that day, but who cares when there is such a magnificent structure to appreciate.
In a few hours we will be in Dublin and prepare for our departure to the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast.....Get ready!
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