Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Saul Monastery
In or near Killyleagh.
Saul Monastery — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Downpatrick · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Saul Monastery is a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Saul Monastery is historically significant as the earliest church founded by St. Patrick in Ulster. It has been a site of religious importance and continues to attract visitors interested in its rich heritage.
Place summary
Saul Monastery is an archaeological site located in Northern Ireland. It is historically significant as the reputed burial place of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The site reflects early Christian architecture and has connections to the establishment of Christianity in the region.
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Background
History
." His disciple Tassac is with him, in anachronistic clerical garb.]] According to tradition, the monastery was founded by Saint Patrick shortly after his arrival in AD 432; he landed via the nearby River Slaney and was granted a barn (Old Irish saball) by the local chieftain Dichu. He then placed it under the protection of Dunnius (Mo Duin). It is the traditional site of death of Saint Patrick, who died at Saul on 17 March 465. Saul Monastery survived for over three centuries before being destroyed by Viking raids. A stone church was burned at Saul in 1020. legend claims that he had a vision of the monastery before he constructed it. In 1164 Saul was plundered by Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn…
Architecture
]] One wall of the Augustinian abbey remains, and a stone monastic cell (also called the "mortuary house") Other gravestones have been moved to the Down County Museum. The present Church of Ireland building was opened on All Saint's Day 1933; it replaced a simple 1788 structure.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3434, -5.6797
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 6PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Strangford
- Established
- 432
- Nearest railway station
- Downpatrick — 3.4 km
- Official site
- books.google.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Saul Monastery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saul Monastery?
- Saul Monastery is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 6PE).
- What is Saul Monastery?
- Saul Monastery — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saul Monastery?
- The nearest railway station is Downpatrick, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 6PE.
- When was Saul Monastery built?
- Built or established in 432.
- Is Saul Monastery free to visit?
- Yes, Saul Monastery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saul Monastery?
- The nearest railway station is Downpatrick, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 6PE.