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Newtown Nunnery

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About This Site

purported ruins of a house of nuns,[notes 135] foundation, period, order and status unknown

purported ruins of a house of nuns,[notes 135] foundation, period, order and status unknown

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Baile-nua
  • Cahir
Communities & Provenance:

purported ruins of a house of nuns,[notes 135] foundation, period, order and status unknown

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