St. Mary's Church, New Ross

The stone walls of St. Mary's Church contain three lancet windows in the east gable and display architectural elements from the Norman period.

William Marshal and Isabel de Clare, daughter of Strongbow, established this church in 1210 as part of their development of New Ross town.

The chancel and transepts hold an extensive collection of medieval funerary art, including rare carved stones with Knights Templar symbolism.

The church ruins stand on Mary Street along the east bank of the River Barrow, with the modern Church of Ireland building occupying the former nave.

A medieval crypt beneath the south transept features two chambers with barrel-vaulted ceilings, making it the only roofed section of the original structure.

Location: County Wexford

Inception: 1210

Architectural style: Norman architecture

GPS coordinates: 52.39626,-6.94046

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:16