This square and slim tower is on the beach in the village of Mornington. It is said that it was built during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to help sailors to safely enter the mouth of the River Boyne.
In its glory days it was painted in bright colours and along with the Lady's Finger it was a beacon for ships. Due to its remarkable height (18.50 metres) it was also used as a look-out post to spot enemy ships during the wars with Spain.
The top of the tower is crenellated, the tower measures 3.30 metre on each side, it has a rusty door in the north (345°) wall at 1.30 metres from the ground, but this door is locked, probably for safety reason. From that door a spiral stairway leads to the top.
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