Kilcrea Friary, Medieval Franciscan abbey in Ovens, Ireland
The stone complex features a church with a nave, chancel, and transept, along with a four-story tower accessed by steep stairs.
The Franciscan friars established this religious center in 1465 under the patronage of Cormac Láidir MacCarthy, Lord of Muskerry.
The site functions as a burial ground for notable figures, including Art Ó Laoghaire and Thomas O'Herlahy, the Catholic Bishop of Ross.
The friary remains open to visitors as a National Monument of Ireland, with original architectural elements preserved throughout the structure.
A medieval scriptorium within the complex produced manuscripts, with one example now preserved in Rennes, France.
Location: Ovens
GPS coordinates: 51.86472,-8.71111
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:02
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