#mellifont

Mellifont Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey built in Ireland in the 12th century. Less than 10 miles northwest of Drogheda in County Louth, all that remains the original abbey is the 13th-century lavabo, a 14th-century chapter house and some Romanesque arches. What is your favorite spot in the Wee County of Louth? 🏰❤️🤍☘️ . #Lú #CountyLú #Louth #CountyLouth #LouthIreland #Irish #Ireland #IrishTravel #Abbeys #IrishAbbey #IrishAbbeyRuins #AncientRuins #AncientRuinsIreland #mellifontabbey #mellifont #irishcountryside #insta_ireland #cistercian #cistercianabbey #romanesque #romanesquearchitecture (at Mellifont Abbey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEY-dctguMo/?igshid=1rkaa7al5crvy

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First Cistercian abbey built in Ireland, also used a William of Orange’s headquarters during the Battle of the Boyne.