St. Mary's Abbey, Trim

Name: St. Mary's Abbey
Address: Trim, Ireland

#6 among attractions in Trim

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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. Patrick who is often credited with founding the abbey. The abbey was a prominent pilgrimage site, famous for the healing power of its statue of the Virgin Mary, until its dissolution under Henry VIII during the Reformation. Little remains of the abbey except for the Yellow Steeple, the ruin of the abbey bell tower named for the yellow color reflected by the stonework in the setting sun, and Talbot's Castle, an abbey building converted to a manor house. ()

Coordinates: 53°33'19"N, 6°47'13"W

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Day trips

St. Mary's Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trim Castle, Trim Pitch & Putt, The Black Friary, Sheep Gate.

~720 ftSW
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle
Trim Castle, Trim
4 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.
0.5 miW
53°33'23"N • 6°47'53"W
Trim Pitch & Putt, Trim
12 min walk • Golf
~1880 ftN
Archaeological site
The Black Friary, Trim
10 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...
~210 ftW
City gate
Sheep Gate, Trim
1 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...
0.6 miE
Monastery
Newtown Abbey, Trim
16 min walk • Newtown Abbey is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
0.8 miE
Monastery
St. John's Priory
20 min walk • St. John's Priory is a medieval priory and hospital and National Monument located near Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
~1410 ftNW
Church
Trim Cathedral, Trim
7 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Patrick, Trim is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Trim, County Meath, Ireland. Previously the cathedral of the Diocese of Meath, it is now one of two cathedrals in the United Dioceses of Meath and Kildare which is part of the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.
~1480 ftSW
53°33'6"N • 6°47'25"W
St. Patrick's Church of Ireland church, Trim
8 min walk • Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
~580 ftE
Memorial
Porch Fields, Trim
3 min walk • The Porch Fields is an area of medieval farmland outside Trim, Ireland with a medieval roadway that forms a National Monument.
~1390 ftNW
53°33'31"N • 6°47'26"W
Saint Patrick's Church, Trim
7 min walk • Church
~1880 ftSW
53°33'8"N • 6°47'38"W
Wellington Monument, Trim
10 min walk • Architecture, Monuments and statues, Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Mary's Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Sheep Gate, Trim (1 min walk), Porch Fields, Trim (3 min walk), Trim Castle, Trim (4 min walk), Barbican Gate, Trim (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Mary's Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Mary's Abbey:

Bus

Trim • Lines: 109B, 111, 111X (13 min walk)
Trim Bypass • Lines: 109B, 111, 111X (6 min walk)