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The Black Friary
53.5603° N, -6.7892° E
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The Black Friary (Irish: An Mhainistir Dhubh) was a Dominican friary located in Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
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Foundation
1263
Geoffrey de Geneville burial
1314
Matthew Hussey burial
1418
Dissolution and sale
1540
Archaeological excavations begin
2010
Bioarchaeologist joins project
2012
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