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Monasterboice

County Louth

St Buite (523) studied under St Teilo of Wales, was a disciple of St Patrick and founded the monastery here. There are 3 High crosses, a Round Tower, a Cross base, a Grave Slab, and a sundial. The churches are late.

OS 36 043 821 marked

see: St Patrick, Cross Slabs and High Crosses, Round Towers


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