Monaincha Abbey
Map Reference: S169883 (2169, 1883)
On a former island in the middle of Monaincha Bog stands a High Cross and the ruin of a small church. It was probably founded by St Cainnech of Aghaboe but has associations with St Cronan of Roscrea.
The monastery experienced a revival in the 12th century when it became Augustinian. The nave-and-chancel church has a richly decorated Romanesque west doorway and chancel arch.
Fragments of a 12th century High Cross have been re-erected outside the church. Decoration includes horsemen and a Crucifixion.
There may be parts of two different crosses.
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