Cathedrals · Northern Ireland
Inch Abbey
In or near Loughinisland.
Inch Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Inch Abbey · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Inch Abbey is a cathedral in northern ireland, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1180. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Official information
Inch Abbey is a historic site in Northern Ireland recognized as an Area of Significant Archaeological Interest. It features the remains of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's medieval heritage and architectural history.
From the Wikipedia article
Inch Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery on the outskirts of Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded by John de Courcy in the 12th-century. It was dissolved in 1541.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
By the year 800 a monastery existed at this location called Inis Cumhscraighn and was situated on the River Quoile. In 1002, the monastery was sacked by Vikings led by Sitric, King of the Danes.
Architecture
It was constructed in a cruciform shape, which was standard for Cistercian buildings. The abbey contains an un-aisled chauncel with triple pointed lancet windows to the east, an aisled nave to the west and two projecting transepts to the north and south of the building.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.3328, -5.7333
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 6HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Established
- 1180
- Nearest railway station
- Inch Abbey — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q671263 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Inch Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Inch Abbey?
- Inch Abbey is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 6HB).
- What is Inch Abbey?
- Inch Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Inch Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 6HB.
- When was Inch Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1180. Designed by Jocelyn of Furness.
- How do I get to Inch Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 6HB.