Ruined church, Movilla Abbey,... © Albert Bridge

J5074 : Ruined church, Movilla Abbey, Newtownards (2)

taken 11 years ago, near to Drumhirk, Newtownards and Conlig, Northern Ireland

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Ruined church, Movilla Abbey, Newtownards (2)

The interior of the roofless ruin was used for burials.

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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Grid Square: 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: Religious sites City, Town centre
Subject Location: Irish: J 503 744 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:35.7498N 5:40.4892W
Camera Location: Irish: J 503 744
View Direction: WEST (about 270 degrees)