Fore Priory of Sts Taurin and Fechin, Benedictine priory and national monument in County Westmeath, Ireland.
The stone ruins of Fore Priory stand in a valley, featuring remaining walls of towers and an arcaded cloister from medieval construction periods.
Hugh de Lacy established the priory in 1180 as a dependent institution of the Abbey of Évreux in France, dedicating it to Saints Féichín and Taurin.
The monastery grounds contain eighteen religious crosses distributed across seven miles of surrounding landscape, with some maintaining their original carvings.
Visitors can explore the archaeological site through a three-kilometer walking trail that connects various structural remains and religious monuments.
The site encompasses the Seven Wonders of Fore, including a mill without a visible water source and a tree that remains unaffected by fire.
Location: County Westmeath
Inception: 1180s
Elevation above the sea: 90 m
GPS coordinates: 53.68388,-7.22716
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:36
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