Callan Augustinian Friary, Medieval friary ruins in Callan, Ireland.
The rectangular church structure of Callan Augustinian Friary stands near Kings River with a central bell tower and tall Gothic windows.
Edmund Butler petitioned Pope Pius II to establish the friary in 1461, and his son James completed the construction after receiving papal permission in 1467.
The friary became the center of the Irish Observant Congregation in 1479, leading a movement for strict adherence to monastic regulations.
The remains of the church include an east window and one of Ireland's most detailed sedilia, carved stone seats for priests in the south wall.
A freshwater well on the friary grounds connects to Kings River through a stone-bordered rectangular opening measuring 1.2 to 3 meters wide.
Location: County Kilkenny
Inception: 15 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 52.54585,-7.38712
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:00
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