2005

H3462 : Dromore Abbey

taken 19 years ago, near to Dromore, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Dromore Abbey
Dromore Abbey
The site of this ruined church, located on a rocky promontory, has been modified over recent centuries but it is clear that the foundation date for the present church is post-plantation as it is shown on the Down survey map ca. 1655-60. A number of archaeological features were discovered lying on or just below the surface when it was excavated. The most obvious was a large grave slab. Also uncovered were six skeletons, three each in the nave and transept. The slab uncovered dates to the 1670s and may relate to the Mervyn family who lived in Trillick Castle a short distance from Dromore.
It was probably built in the early 17th century. It consists of a rectangular nave 20m x 7.5m with a 7mz transept projecting from the middle of the south wall. A number of architectural details survive including several windows. The building is surrounded by a disused graveyard. At the base of the promontory below the church is a spring, known locally as the "Eye Well", which is believed to have curative powers.

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Category: Ruins > Ruins
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Known Locally as the Eye Well&quot [2] ·
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H3462, 93 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Kenneth Allen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 20 September, 2005   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 20 September, 2005
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! H 348 627 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:30.6909N 7:27.7990W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! H 348 627
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SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
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