Bective Abbey, Navan
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Facts and practical information
Bective Abbey is a Cistercian abbey on the River Boyne in Bective, County Meath, Ireland. ()
Bective Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Trim Castle, Hill of Tara, Lia Fáil, The Black Friary.
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castleTrim Castle, Trim
104 min walk • Trim Castle, the largest Norman castle in Ireland, stands proudly in the small town of Trim, situated in County Meath. This formidable medieval fortress was constructed over a period of 30 years by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter, beginning in 1176.
Ancient royal archaeological complexHill of Tara
96 min walk • The Hill of Tara, located in the heart of the Boyne Valley in Ireland, is an ancient prehistoric site steeped in myth and history. Once considered the political and spiritual center of Celtic Ireland, it served as the seat of the High Kings until the 6th century.
Archaeological siteLia Fáil
95 min walk • The Lia Fáil is a stone at the Inauguration Mound on the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland, which served as the coronation stone for the High Kings of Ireland. It is also known as the Coronation Stone of Tara. According to legend, all of the kings of Ireland were crowned on the stone up to Muirchertach mac Ercae, c. 500 CE.
Archaeological siteThe Black Friary, Trim
99 min walk • The Black Friary, a historical landmark nestled in the heritage town of Trim, Ireland, is an evocative site that offers a glimpse into the country's medieval past. Established in the 13th century, this Dominican friary was named for the black cloaks of the Dominican...
City gateSheep Gate, Trim
102 min walk • Nestled within the historic fabric of Trim, Ireland, stands the Sheep Gate, a silent sentinel and the last remaining city gate of this medieval town. This modest yet significant structure harks back to an era when city walls and gates were paramount in defending the...
MonasteryNewtown Abbey, Trim
87 min walk • Newtown Abbey is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
MonasterySt. Mary's Abbey, Trim
101 min walk • St. Mary's Abbey in Trim, County Meath, Ireland is a former house of Augustinian canons dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. The abbey was situated on the north bank of the River Boyne, opposite Trim Castle, on land given to St.
Prehistoric siteMound of the Hostages
96 min walk • The Mound of the Hostages is an ancient passage tomb located in the Tara-Skryne Valley in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland. The mound is a Neolithic structure, built between 3350 and 2800 BCE.
ChurchSt Mary's Church, Navan
124 min walk • St. Mary's Church in Navan, County Meath is one of two churches that make up the modern-day Parish of Navan in the Diocese of Meath. It was opened in 1839.
Monuments and statuesThe Bull of Navan, Navan
126 min walk • The Bull of Navan is a prominent stone sculpture in the town of Navan, in County Meath, Ireland. The statue was sculpted by Galway sculptor Colin Grehan and depicts a large bull being restrained by two men. The image of the bull has historic significance for the town of Navan, where many livestock fairs were held.
MonasterySt. John's Priory
84 min walk • St. John's Priory is a medieval priory and hospital and National Monument located near Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
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