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Duiske Abbey +, Graiguenamanagh

📍 Kilkenny ⛪ Cistercian monks 🏛️ dissolved 1536

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Cistercian monks — from Stanley, Wiltshire (community founded at Loughmerans c.1202) transferred here from Annamult c.1207, built by William the elder, Earl of Pembroke; dissolved 1536; part of church is in R.C. ecclesiastical use; (NM)

Cistercian monks — from Stanley, Wiltshire (community founded at Loughmerans c.1202) transferred here from Annamult c.1207, built by William the elder, Earl of Pembroke; dissolved 1536; part of church is in R.C. ecclesiastical use; (NM)

Historical Information

Alternative Names:
  • Graiguenamanagh
  • Graignambreathach
  • Douske
  • Duiske
  • Donyske
  • Vallis S. Salvatoris
Communities & Provenance:

Cistercian monks — from Stanley, Wiltshire (community founded at Loughmerans c.1202) transferred here from Annamult c.1207, built by William the elder, Earl of Pembroke; dissolved 1536; part of church is in R.C. ecclesiastical use; (NM)