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Burriscarra Abbey
53.7309° N, -9.2457° E
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Burriscarra Abbey is a former Carmelite Priory and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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Early Modern Period
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Foundation
c. 1298
Abandonment
before 1383
15th-century rebuilding
15th century
Transfer to Augustinians
1413
Fire and Repair
1430
Grant to John King
1607
Sale to Oliver Bowen
1608
State restoration
1960s
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Religious and Ritual Structures
ChurchesCloistersAislesArcadesPiscinaNichesTraceryEast window
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