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St. Mary’s Priory, Devenish Island

  •   Devenish Island

15th Century abbey, the church is 94ft x 24ft inside, divided by a crossing tower (W of centre), supported by 2 double-chamfered piers. The arches, tower, and North wall of choir are complete. Convent buildings are on the North of the church and were, a court around an enclosed cloister, sacristy and chapter house in East range, refectory on North, and guest house on West. East window of abbey is now in Devenish Parish Church, Monea.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rubble
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 1 – A façade in this condition will only require localised remedial treatment concentrating on individual blocks. Stage 1 classification may also indicate that no intervention is needed with only periodic re-assessment of the façade is recommended.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    222318
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    346867

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1449
  • Listing:
    MON
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    FER211:021
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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