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.



















For details of other Decorated Romanesque Doorways & Arches click on the links below

Kilmore Cathedral, Co Cavan Dysert O’Dea, Co Clare Killaloe Cathedral, Co Clare White Island, Co Fermanagh Annaghdown Cathedral, Co Galway Clonfert, Co Galway Tuam Cathedral, Co Galway Aghadoe, Co Kerry Ardfert Cathedral, Co Kerry Kilmalkedar, Co Kerry Castledermott, Co Kildare Kildare Cathedral, Co Kildare Freshford, Co Kilkenny Ullard, Co Kilkenny Killeshin, Co Laois Timahoe, Co Laois The Nun's Church, Clonmacnois, Co Offaly Rahan, Co Offaly Cashel, Co Tipperary Donaghmore, Co Tipperary Kilcash, Co Tipperary Roscrea, Co Tipperary St Saviour’s Priory, Glendalough, Co Wicklow



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