Irish PC ST KEVIN'S CHURCH Kitchen GLENDALOUGH Ireland John Hinde CS103 Dalkey

Description

Vintage Continental-sized (approx. 4x6") postcard of St. Kevin's Church
at Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland.
Tall trees bend in the wind behind the chapel, known sometimes as "St. Kevin's Kitchen".
Photo by John Hinde, FRPS.
Front caption reads, "St. Kevin's Church and Round Tower, Glendaloch, Co. Wicklow, Ireland."
Back caption reads, "ST. KEVIN'S CHURCH, GLENDALOCH:
Glendaloch (the valley of the two lakes) with its hallowed thousand-year-old
ruins is where St. Kevin established a monastery in the sixth century which grew
into one of Europe's foremost centres of learning., and the ruins of this 'city' are
scattered about the shores of the two lakes which give it its name. St. Kevin's Church
(known also as St. Kevin's Kitchen) is notable for its high-pitched stone roof. The
Round Tower, was common to most Irish Early Christian sites."
Card No. CS. 103 published by John Hinde at Dalkey.
Split back; unposted, but with an inked date, "10-3-61" on address side.
Good condition. See photos.
Ships securely in a protective plastic holder.
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