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Kells Priory Hospital

Meath Crutched Friars 12th Century dissolved

About This Site

Crutched Friars founded before 1199 (during the reign of Richard I) by Walter de Lacy, Lord of Meath; (erroneously attributed as Trinitarians) dissolved 1539; granted to Richard Slayne 1566

Historical Information

Founded:before 1199
Dissolved:1539
Associated Saints:Walter de Lacy, Lord of Meath
Alternative Names:
  • St John the Baptist