Fore Abbey
Fore Abbey - Like many Irish abbeys, this one was in the middle of nowhere. There weren't many towns in medieval Ireland, and one place in the country was as good as another.
Fore Abbey
Lots of the central structure survives, less of the smaller buildings they must have had.
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A big place
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Still lots of buildings left
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Stairs going up, but the grate keeps us out
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A gateway and tower
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A window, I think
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Nice columns in the cloister
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Main tower
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On the tower side, supports for two different roof sizes. They must have enlarged the church at some point.
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Arch
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Interior stairs
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A nice look at the main tower
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Another angle
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A view of both towers, where the monks lived
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Ruins
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More ruins
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Gatehouse to the abbey