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Butvather Friary

📍 Westmeath ⛪ First Order 🏛️ Uncertain

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Franciscan Friars, First Order probably Athlone Conventual Franciscan Friary

Franciscan Friars, First Order probably Athlone Conventual Franciscan Friary

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Bukrather-Brawny
  • Butvather, in Brawny

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