Bective Abbey
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Bective Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Bheigthí)[2] is a Cistercian abbey on the River Boyne in Bective, County Meath, Ireland.
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Mainistir Bheigthí | |
Monastery information | |
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Order | Cistercian |
Established | 1147 |
Disestablished | c.1530 |
People | |
Founder(s) | Murchad O'Maeil-Sheachlainn |
Architecture | |
Status | Inactive |
Site | |
Public access | Yes |
Official name | Bective Abbey |
Reference no. | 187[1] |
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The abbey was founded in 1147,[3] and the remaining (well-preserved) structure and ruins primarily date to the 15th century.[4] The site, including a nearby car park, were purchased by the state in 2012, and are managed by the Office of Public Works.[5] The abbey, including its early 13th century church, 15th century cloister, and 16th century tower, is a protected structure and recorded on the register of National monuments of Ireland.[6][7]