Bective Abbey
Founded in 1147 by Murchadh O' Melaghin, King of Meath. Suppressed under Henry VIII in 1536. The property was subsequently given to an English civil servant employed by the Dublin government who then changed into a Tudor manor house for his own use. By 1540 the roof had be removed for use in another of the king’s properties and the property was left abandoned. The ruins are in a remarkable state of preservation...very interesting spot.
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Bective Abbey
Founded in 1147 by Murchadh O' Melaghin, King of Meath. Suppressed under Henry VIII in 1536. The property was subsequently given to an English civil servant employed by the Dublin government who then changed into a Tudor manor house for his own use. By 1540 the roof had be removed for use in another of the king’s properties and the property was left abandoned. The ruins are in a remarkable state of preservation...very interesting spot.
Part of the Ireland set
See the Slideshow