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TERPOINT ABBEY FROM THE RIVER,Kilkenny County,Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving
TERPOINT ABBEY FROM THE RIVER ,Kilkenny County,Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print
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N9 2kms South of Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. The abbey
was built around 1160 by the King of Ossory, Donal MacGillapatrick,
for the Benedictine monks. In 1180 it was taken over by Cistercian monks
from Baltinglass Abbey. The Cistercian order was founded in 1098 in
Citeaux. In 1228 there were 36 monks and 50 brothers in the abbey. The
monastery was self-contained, and included its own gardens, watermills,
infirmary, cemetery, kitchens, granary, stables and other outbuildings.
At the time of the dissolution of the monasteries in 1540 the abbey
was granted on lease to James, the Earl of Ormond by the English crown.
The lease included some 6,000 hectares of land belonging to the Abbey,
watermills, cottages, weirs, fisheries and a castle.
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Intext Vignette on the back shoes terpoint Abbey from the South
| PUBLISHED DATE |
c1884 NEW YORK |
| PUBLISHER |
THOMAS KELLY |
| PAGE SIZE: approx |
10 1/2 INCHES x 8 1/2 INCHES |
| IMAGE SIZE: approx |
5 X 6 INCHES |
| CONDITION |
INTEXT print with TEXT on the back.Excellent condition. The image is clean,
clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item
would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you
with a selection of frames for old art treasures. |
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