This Cisterian Abbey was initially constructed in 1180 with a cruciform church layout with nave, chancel and transepts. The remaining
The outstanding feature of Jerpoint Abbey is the carvings throughout, many the work of a famous stone sculptor family from the 15 and 16th Century, the O'Tunneys. Jerpoint Abbey was surrendered to the Earl of Ormond in 1540 as part of Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries. The total holdings of the Abbey at that time included a castle, several watermills and fisheries, comprising around 14, 500 acres.
Three of the Apostles: Peter with the key, Andrew with the cross, and possibly Luke (we can't remember, and Luke and Mark share the symbol of the book).
More Apostles. I like their toes.
The sin of gluttony.
St. Christopher.
A monkey.
Even though it kept trying to rain on us, we found Jerpoint Abbey fascinating and beautiful.
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Oh! I love this post Sharon. The pictures are beautiful. Now I know why you said it deserved it's own post. Thanks for taking me to Jerpoint Abbey".
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