J5074 : Headstone, Movilla Abbey, Newtownards (1)
taken 13 years ago, near to Newtownards, Co Down, Northern Ireland
Movilla Abbey, Newtownards
The site dates back to the 6th century and a monastery founded by St Finian. It was attacked and plundered by the Vikings in the 9th century before being re-founded in the 12th century as an Augustinian Abbey.
The ruined church is of 13th century origin, rebuilt in the 15th century. The grounds include a graveyard in use until very recent times.
Now, unfortunately, surrounded by suburban housing.
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- J5074, 16 images (more nearby )
- Photographer
- Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 11 August, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 11 August, 2011
- Geographical Context
- Subject Location
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Irish: J 503 744 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:35.7388N 5:40.4805W - Camera Location
- Irish: J 503 744
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
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