Английская Википедия:Creevelea Abbey

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Creevelea Abbey is a medieval Franciscan friary and National Monument located in Dromahair, County Leitrim, Ireland.Шаблон:Sfn Creeveley Abbey is now in use for as a grave yard.

Location

Creevelea Abbey is located west of Dromahair, on the west bank of the Bonet River.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn

History

Creevelea Friary was founded in 1508 by Eóghan O'Rourke, Lord of West Bréifne, and his wife Margaret O'Brian, daughter of a King of Thomond. The friary was accidentally burned in 1536 and was rebuilt by Brian Ballach O'Rourke. In 1590 Richard Bingham stabled his horses at Creevelea during his pursuit of Brian O'Rourke, who had sheltered survivors of the Spanish Armada. Dissolved c. 1598.Шаблон:Fact

Sir Tadhg O'Rourke (d. 1605), last King of West Bréifne and Thaddeus Francis O'Rourke (d. 1735), Bishop of Killala are buried here. Another house was built for the friars in 1618 and Creevelea was reoccupied by friars in 1642. The Franciscans were driven out by the Cromwellian Army in the 1650s.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn After the Restoration, the abbey remained in use until 1837.Шаблон:Fact

Buildings

The remains consist of the church (nave, chancel, transept and choir), chapter house, cloister and domestic buildings. The bell-tower was converted to living quarters in the 17th century. At one point in its history the church was covered with a thatched roof. Carved in the cloister is an image of Saint Francis of Assisi preaching to birds.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn

Archaeological Preservation

The site is preserved as a national monument.Шаблон:Sfn

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