The Corry Mausoleum, Movilla Abbey,... © Albert Bridge

J5074 : The Corry Mausoleum, Movilla Abbey, Newtownards

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

The Corry Mausoleum, Movilla Abbey, Newtownards

A mausoleum, bearing the date 1860, containing the graves of various members of the Corry family. It was designed by a member of the family, John, a shipowner and unqualified architect, who also designed the former Elmwood Presbyterian church, Belfast Link

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 Suburb, Urban fringe
Subject Location: Irish: J 503 744 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:35.7277N 5:40.4626W
Camera Location: Irish: J 503 743
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)