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About
About Fore Abbey
Fore Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Fhobhair) is the ruins of a Benedictine and Early Gaelic 7th century Abbey with associated Mill, Anchorite's Cell, Holy Wells and a structure associated with St. Féichín, all situated to the north of Lough Lene in County Westmeath, adjacent to Fore village. Architectural additions, damage by fire and dismantlement have altered the site's appearance and layout over the centuries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1180 CE
- Excavation
- Not applicable
On the ground
Structures & features
53.5000° N · 7.5000° W · 4 mapped features
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