Inch Abbey, Medieval abbey ruins near Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
The abbey features stone walls, arched windows, and remaining structural elements along the north bank of the Quoile River in County Down.
John de Courcy established the monastery in 1180 with Cistercian monks from Furness Abbey as compensation for destroying Erenagah Abbey in 1177.
The monastery name derives from the Irish word 'inis', meaning island, reflecting its original location surrounded by the River Quoile.
The site offers free admission throughout the year and includes designated paths from the parking area to the main structural remains.
The abbey maintains its connection to modern transportation through the Inch Abbey railway station, operated by the Downpatrick and County Down Railway.
Inception: 1180
Architects: Jocelyn of Furness
GPS coordinates: 54.33280,-5.73333
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:32
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