Monacnapa in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

The Bell Tower

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. The Bell Tower Marker

Inscription. The Bell Tower (right) is a round-arched bell-cote midway along the top of the eastern battlements.

The north pilaster supporting the arch is built on top of a chimneystack that served the fireplaces in the ‘Great Hall’ and the ‘Banqueting Hall’.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 55.743′ N, 8° 34.246′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Monacnapa. It can be reached from Blarney Castle Estate. The marker is located on the roof of Blarney Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Blarney Castle Estate, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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Blarney Castle Timeline (here, next to this marker); Blarney Castle (here, next to this marker); Blarney Village (here, next to this marker); Blarney House (here, next to this marker); Blarney Railway (here, next to this marker); Murder Hole (here, next to this marker); The Court (here, next to this marker); Jefferyes & Colthurst Family History (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. The Bell Tower Marker

The marker is located adjacent to the Blarney Stone, on the top floor of Blarney Castle.

The Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. The Bell Tower

The bell tower is visible in this image.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.