Bective Abbey, Cistercian abbey in County Meath, Ireland.
Located on the River Boyne, Bective Abbey exhibits a combination of Gothic architecture with square towers and fortified walls spanning multiple levels.
Founded in 1147 by Murchad O'Maeil-Sheachlainn, this monastery became the second Cistercian establishment in Ireland after Mellifont Abbey.
The preserved cloister contains detailed stone carvings, including a representation of an abbot kneeling with a ceremonial staff.
The monument remains accessible throughout the year, with designated parking facilities and information panels explaining the abbey's architectural features.
The burial site of Norman knight Hugh de Lacy in 1195 sparked a dispute between Bective and St Thomas Abbey in Dublin over his remains.
Location: Bective
Inception: January 14, 1147
GPS coordinates: 53.58255,-6.70271
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:49
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