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Bective Abbey
Bective Abbey boasting views overlooking the Boyne is the second Cistercian Abbey to be established in Ireland. Although most of the present impressive ruins date to the 15th century, the abbey was originally founded in 1147. The abbey was one of the most important monastic sites in the country, as the Abbot of Bective sat in the Parliament of the Pale. Hugh De Lacy, was buried there in 1195, but was eventually moved to Dublin. The abbey was closed in 1536 on the general suppression of the monasteries by Henry VIII, and was modified into a manor house and handed over to civil servants as reward for their loyal work. Bective Abbey was used in the filming of the movie Braveheart, chosen because of its castle like qualities. The ruins are readily accessible to the public.
- Address:
- Newgrange Tourist Office, Bru na Boinne Interpretive Centre, Donore, County Meath, Republic Of Ireland
- Email:
- BrunaBoinne@FailteIreland.ie
- Landline:
- +353 (0) 419880305
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