Bective Abbey
Bective Abbey
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Noah
Warwick, RI9 contributions
Oct 2019
Bective Abbey was such a cool place that my friend and I stumbled upon. It is just like a castle ruin that you can explore. It's not super big but if you are in the area it is 100% worth the stop.
Written 3 December 2019
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David M
Dublin, Ireland89 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
A brilliant free ruin that is well worth a walk and explore around. Kids loved climbing and exploring.
Written 6 August 2020
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ciakal
Dublin, Ireland58 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Unexpectedly, we enjoyed it more than the Trim Castle. The place is free and very close to Trim castle so for a nice day, we definitely suggest visiting both.
Written 8 March 2020
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,334 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
I'm a regular enough visitor to Bective, a couple of times a year anyway, and I could not recommend it highly enough. Its just such a beautiful place only 5-10 minutes from Trim/Navan. It's free to enter and theres a small car park.
The abbey is totally open to explore bar a few chambers which are gated as they must not be in good enough co edition. It is a Cistercian Abbey founded in 1147 as a daughter house for Mellifont though much of what you see today dates from the 15th century.
The cloister is the obvious highlight. There is a defensive tower which was added later and many of the walls are in remarkably good condition.
There are nicely kept lawns around it and it's a lovely place for a stroll especially on such a lovely sunny day as I had today.
The abbey is totally open to explore bar a few chambers which are gated as they must not be in good enough co edition. It is a Cistercian Abbey founded in 1147 as a daughter house for Mellifont though much of what you see today dates from the 15th century.
The cloister is the obvious highlight. There is a defensive tower which was added later and many of the walls are in remarkably good condition.
There are nicely kept lawns around it and it's a lovely place for a stroll especially on such a lovely sunny day as I had today.
Written 24 August 2019
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Ian K
Dublin, Ireland33 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Well worth a stop if in the area. Hundreds of years of rich history and beautiful ruins.
Only takes a few minutes to walk the perimeter
Only takes a few minutes to walk the perimeter
Written 2 June 2019
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Archaeobuff
Sydney, Australia2,033 contributions
Sept 2019
Bective Abbey is another atmospheric and serene abbey with a fine cloister and well worth a stroll around. You may well find yourself alone, as I was, to imagine. No toilets, Cistercian 1147 and “daughter house of Mellifont Abbey”. Open 24/7. The Boyne river flows under a mediaeval bridge alongside the abbey.The Abbey was used in the Braveheart movie.
Written 23 October 2019
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Walmack
Walworth, NY323 contributions
Oct 2019
Loved this site. Again, if you are into history then this is a nice place to visit. There is a small car park and you have a short walk to see the ruins. You have full access to the Abbey, or what is left of it. Anyone that has mobility issues will have some difficulty inside the ruins but may be able to tour the outside of the Abbey. This is another Braveheart movie location.
Written 22 October 2019
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laurelxo
Aliso Viejo, CA22 contributions
Aug 2019
This was located 5 minutes from our hotel which made it an easy stop. It was a rainy day that we visited and had the place to ourselves. You can't spend more than 20 minutes here, but you are free to climb through the various parts of the abbey. If you are in the area I would recommend a stop.
Written 26 September 2019
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Krabate
144 contributions
May 2019
Stunning ruins, in very good conditions. Nice walk around, great place to go on a nice day. Wear a proper shoes. Nice place for picnic and family day.
Written 17 August 2019
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Eamonn C
Dublin, Ireland51 contributions
Aug 2019
There are many wonderful ruins to see in Ireland, Bective Abbey is in the top 10. In excellent condition.
Written 14 August 2019
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