Rincrew Abbey Explained

Rincrew Abbey is a ruined abbey, traditionally associated with the Knights Templar, near Youghal in the south of Ireland. It is located in County Waterford.^[1]

History

Rincrew Abbey was built by the Knights Templar, later turned over to the Hospitallers Order of St John.

Location

The ruins of the abbey stand on a hill overlooking the River Blackwater north of Youghal. The ruins are situated on a private farm and have no public access.

See also

• List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Waterford)
• Molana Abbey
• Youghal Priory
• North Abbey, Youghal
• South Abbey, Youghal

External links

• Rincrew Religious House, Co. Waterford on Medieval News Blog
• Inter-disciplinary research project investigates a mysterious medieval site in Rincrew, Co. Waterford

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Notes and References

1. Book: Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford . Dublin. Stationery Office. 1999 . WA037-025---- [..] Townland: Rincrew [..] Situated at the E end of a W-E ridge or spur overlooking the Blackwater River to the N, E and S. A preceptory of the Knights Templar [..] The church and vaulted building are probably 13th century in date . 9780707662152 .