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Rincrew Abbey, Rincrew Hill

Waterford Augustinian 12th Century dissolved

About This Site

Knights Templar founded c.1180?, purportedly by Raymond Le Gros; dissolved 1308? 330; traditionally/erroneously Knights Hospitaller Augustinian Canons Regular passed to Molana; dissolved with Molana 1541; granted to Sir Walter Raleigh 1587; assigned to the Earl of Cork

Historical Information

Founded:c.1180
Alternative Names:
  • Temple Michael
  • Rhincrew
  • Rin-Crioch
  • Rinncru
  • Ryncrowe