From Wakeman's Handbook of Irish Antiquities - 1903
The monastic site at Clondalkin was founded by Saint ChrÛn·n around 600 CE.
The tower is the most slender remaining round tower in Ireland.
A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
10 Km (SSE) there is a Standing Stone at
Piperstown.
9.1 Km (ESE) there is a Church at
Whitechurch.
2.2 Km (ESE) there is a Artificial Mound at Kingswood known as
Ballymount Park.
4.9 Km (NE) there is a Kist at Knockmaroon known as
Phoenix Park.
9.4 Km (S) there is a Barrow at
Ballinascorney Upper.