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Bective Abbey, Meath, Ireland.

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Uploaded by on Aug 27, 2008

Bective Abbey was founded in 1150 by Murchadh O' Melaghin, King of Meath, for the Cistercians, and was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. The medieval world of monks and abbeys brings to mind an ascetic life of isolation, prayer and scholarly study.

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  • There is a scene from braveheart filmed here also.

  • The structure is powerful and I love the colour of the stone, it's not so dark and forboding. Thank you for showing this.I love castles and ancient structures.

  • @WeeeWriter

    Your welcome, it really has to be seen to experience its true beauty and the atmosphere it still creates.

  • No comments on this video?? This heritage site is free to enter also, is in great condition and well kept, please bring all litter home and do not damage this ancient structure.

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  • I was here last week, incredible to me that I stood on this gorgeous spot soaking in  the history !

  • my grandad used to being me here all the time when i was a kid..

  • I was able to see the video before and now it's blocked due to a country thing. what happened?

  • @beautifulmeathdotcom Thank you for answering, i appreciate that.

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