The Black Abbey - Kilkenny Ireland
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teeoff2
N 52° 39.232 W 007° 15.451
29U E 617866 N 5835192
Founded in 1225, The Black Abbey was also known as the Convent of the One and Undivided Trinity.
Waymark Code: WM5WKF
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 02/21/2009
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Taken from the following website:
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visit link) by William Marshall the Younger, for the Dominican Friars in 1225, the Black Abbey was also known as theConvent of the One and Undivided Trinity. It was suppressed in 1543, converted into a courthouse and served as such until the end of the 17th century. Partially restored in 1778, the Abbey did not become a place of public worship until the mid-19th century when it was converted into a parish church. The exterior bears the marks of the church being much larger with long disappeared aisles. This can be seen on the walls of the tower in the photograph above. The current church is "L" shaped, so it can be surmised that the Abbey lost a transept at some stage.
The interior is very atmospheric with clear glazing throughout most of the "L" shaped church but with some very unsuitable modern glass inserted behind the altar. The stonework throughout is excellent and the interior has a fine wooden roof.
From yet another website:
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visit link)
Black Abbey Kilkenny City Kilkenny - Ireland South
Located at the west end of Abbey Street, the Holy Trinity Church, known as the Black Abbey. It was founded outside the walls of the ancient city for the Dominican order ( who wear black over garments, hence the name ) in the 13th Century. Eight friars died in one day during the Black Death of 1349. The abbey survived, only to be suppressed in 1541. Today the abbey consists of a 13th Century nave, 14th Century transept and 15th Century windows and tower. It is a beautiful church, with some fine stained glass windows. To view the interior of the church, please visit between or after daily masses, the times of which are displayed on a notice board outside.