Cannistown Church
#915 among destinations in Ireland
Facts and practical information
Cannistown Church is a medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland. ()
MeathIreland
Cannistown Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Hill of Tara, Bective Abbey, Lia Fáil, The Black Friary.
Ancient royal archaeological complexHill of Tara
93 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.
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, MonasteryBective Abbey, Navan
74 min walk • Bective Abbey is a Cistercian abbey on the River Boyne in Bective, County Meath, Ireland. The abbey was founded in 1147, and the remaining structure and ruins primarily date to the 15th century.
Archaeological siteLia Fáil
92 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
163 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...
MonasteryNewtown Abbey, Trim
156 min walk • Newtown Abbey is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
Prehistoric siteMound of the Hostages
91 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.
Archaeological siteSkryne Church
124 min walk • Skryne Church is a ruined medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland.
ChurchSt Mary's Church, Navan
61 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
64 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
153 min walk • St. John's Priory is a medieval priory and hospital and National Monument located near Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
Forts and castlesAthlumney Castle, Navan
57 min walk • Athlumney Castle is a tower house and fortified house and a National Monument in Navan, Ireland.
Meath