1970s Mellifont Abbey, Cistercian Abbey Near Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

Description

C1833. CATEGORY: Location – Ireland
TYPE:  Vintage Color Postcard (Continental, 4x6)
DESCRIPTION: “Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth: These ruins of the first Cistercian House in Ireland are situated beside the Mattock River, a tributary of the Boyne, 6 miles west of Drogheda.  The Abbey was built in 1142, consecrated in 1157 and was a seat of religious learning until suppressed in 1539.  The remains of the Gate House for a huge square tower rising to about 50 feet.  There are only the outlines of the cloisters, but other considerable portions of the old abbey still stand.”
CONDITION: Unused; never mailed
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Minor corner bumps and edge wear. Soiling and age tanning. Very Good condition
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