Grey Abbey
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
The Grey Abbey was first erected by Lord William De Vescy in c.1255, but finished by Gerald Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald, Lord Offaly, for the Franciscan monks. The Abbey was named after the grey habits worn by the Franciscan monks during medieval times. The Abbey was suppressed in 1539 and now lies in ruins, but the graveyard survives. It is listed as KD022-029067 in the archaeological survey of Ireland. The Abbey is surrounded by Kildare Cemetery
The Grey Abbey was first erected by Lord William De Vescy in c.1255, but finished by Gerald Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald, Lord Offaly, for the Franciscan monks. The Abbey was named after the grey habits worn by the Franciscan monks during medieval times. The Abbey was suppressed in 1539 and now lies in ruins, but the graveyard survives. It is listed as KD022-029067 in the archaeological survey of Ireland. The Abbey is surrounded by Kildare Cemetery
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- Added: 3 Mar 2012
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2440062
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