Jerpoint Abbey [22 photos] in S5740 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Jerpoint Abbey

Jerpoint Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey, founded in the second half of the 12th century, near Thomastown. It is located 2.5 km south west from Thomastown on the R448 road. There is a Visitor Centre with an exhibition. It has been declared a national monument and has been in the care of the Office of Public Works since 1880.
It was constructed in 1180, by Donchadh Ó Donnchadha Mac Giolla Phátraic, the King of Osraige. It was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. Jerpoint is notable for its stone carvings, including one at the tomb of Felix O'Dulany, Bishop of the Diocese of Ossory. The abbey flourished until the Dissolution of the Monasteries by the English king Henry VIII.

by N Chadwick

Created: Wed, 25 Mar 2020, Updated: Wed, 25 Mar 2020

22 images use this description: (all images taken in 2018)

S5740 : Jerpoint Abbey - standing stone cross by N Chadwick

S5740 : Jerpoint Abbey - detail by N Chadwick

S5740 : Jerpoint Abbey - cloisters by N Chadwick

S5740 : Jerpoint Abbey - carved tomb by N Chadwick

S5740 : Jerpoint Abbey - tower by N Chadwick

S5740 : Jerpoint Abbey - stone carvings by N Chadwick

S5740 : Jerpoint Abbey - tombs and cross by N Chadwick

S5740 : Jerpoint Abbey - tomb by N Chadwick

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