# Clones Round Tower, Church and High Cross

> Clones Round Tower, Church and High Cross is a lesser-known spot in Co. Monaghan. An early monastic site with a round tower, a high cross and a shrine in the border town of Clones.

- Page: https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems/clones-round-tower-church-and-high-cross
- Section: [Hidden Gems](https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems)
- Last updated: 2026-09-28

## Key facts

- **County:** Monaghan
- **Province:** Ulster
- **Coordinates:** 54.17700, -7.19700

## Booking and links

- [More information](https://heritageireland.ie/unguided-sites/clones-round-tower-church-and-high-cross/)

## Details

**Clones Round Tower, Church and High Cross** is an early monastic site with a round tower, a high cross and a shrine in the border town of Clones. Located in County Monaghan, the site is cared for by the Office of Public Works as part of the Heritage Ireland estate.

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