Skellig Michael
Height12 m
Year Built1826
CountryIreland
RegionKerry
StatusInactive
About Skellig Michael
Located on the UNESCO World Heritage island that was also a filming location for Star Wars. The lighthouse was built alongside the ancient monastic settlement. The island has been inhabited by monks since the 6th century.
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