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Newtown Abbey
Ruined medieval monastery, County Meath, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Benedictine priory in the United States, see Newton Abbey. For the town in Northern Ireland, see Newtownabbey.
Newtown Abbey is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
Quick Facts Monastery information, Other names ...
Mainistir an Bhaile Nua | |
![]() West wall of the abbey church | |
Monastery information | |
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Other names | Abbey of St Peter and St Paul |
Order | Canons Regular |
Established | c. 1206 |
Disestablished | 1537 |
Diocese | Meath |
People | |
Founder(s) | Simon Rochfort |
Architecture | |
Status | Inactive |
Heritage designation | National Monument |
Style | Norman |
Site | |
Location | Newtown, Trim, County Meath |
Coordinates | 53.555252°N 6.773247°W / 53.555252; -6.773247 |
Public access | yes |
Official name | Newtown Abbey |
Reference no. | 110 |
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