Anthassel Priory,,Golden,Co. Tipperaty

Anthassel Priory,,Golden,Co. Tipperaty

Anthassel Abbey near the village of Golden in County Tipperary is the biggest Medieval Priory in Ireland.

It is a testament to the Augustinians who built it, covering an area of 4 acres on the banks of the river Suir. It was founded by William Fitz-Aldhelm de Burgho in the 12th century. The Monastery was dissolved at the beginning of the 16th century.

Today, it’s a very large but impressive ruin and an unexpected wonderland of broken walls ancient tombs, empty rooms and spiral staircases.

 

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