Ferns Abbey

Ferns Abbey is a ruined Augustinian abbey in , , . Likely built on the site of an early Christian monastic site founded by Máedóc of Ferns, the standing remains were built by Diarmait Mac Murchada c.1160.
  • Ruins
  • …is not wheelchair accessible
  • Description: ruinous house of Augustinian canons
  • Also known as
    “Saint Mary’s Abbey for Augustinian canons”
    “St. Mary’s Augustinian Abbey”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ferns Cathedral and St Mogue’s Well.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ferns and The Harrow.
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Latitude
52.58953° or 52° 35′ 22″ north
Longitude
-6.49181° or 6° 29′ 31″ west
Open location code
9C4MHGQ5+R7
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In Other Languages

From German to Irish—“Ferns Abbey” goes by many names.
  • German: “Abtei Ferns”
  • Irish: “Mainistir Fhearna”

Nearby Places

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