Clones Abbey, Monastic complex on Abbey Street in Clones, Ireland.
The monastery features a round tower reaching 51 feet, a stone sarcophagus, and multiple ecclesiastical structures built in Romanesque architectural style.
Founded in 801, the monastery faced multiple destructions by fire in 836, 1095, and 1184, before Hugh de Lacy's attack in 1207 led to English reconstruction.
The monastery houses a 10th-century high cross with biblical scenes carved into stone, displaying the sophisticated craftsmanship of medieval Irish artisans.
Visitors can explore the remaining structures, including the truncated round tower, abbey ruins, and ancient burial grounds managed by Ireland's Office of Public Works.
The church contains a distinctive round-headed window crafted from a single stone, reflecting the advanced construction techniques of 12th-century Irish builders.
Location: Clones
Inception: 9 century
GPS coordinates: 54.18300,-7.23370
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:05
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