Durrow Abbey
Durrow Abbey is an early medieval monastic site and Irish National Monument in Durrow, Leinster, Ireland. The ecclesiastical complex features Early Christian grave slabs and a mid-ninth century high cross. - AsNotedIn
Durrow Abbey is an early medieval monastic site and Irish National Monument in Durrow, Leinster, Ireland. The ecclesiastical complex features Early Christian grave slabs and a mid-ninth century high cross. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 0553/00/00 | Saint Columba | Founder | Durrow Abbey is founded by St Columba in 553 or 556, leading the Abbey until 563. | |||
| 0563/00/00 | Saint Columba | Life | St Columba appoints a monk, Cormac Ua Liathain, to take his place at Durrow Abbey moves to Scotland. |
| Particulars for Durrow Abbey: | |
|---|---|
| Sculpture | High Cross |
| Era | Medieval Europe |
| Area of Significance | Religion |
| Historic Use | Religious Property |
| Art Type | Sculpture |
| Historic Use | Work of Art |
| Data | |
|---|---|
| Irish National Monument No: | 678, 313 |
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