In 1162, a new Augustinian monastery was founded at Ferns by Diarmait MacMurrough. Only parts of the church and the vaulted chancel survive today. Behind the chancel is the small sacristy where vestments and sacred vessels were kept. A stairs in the sacristy rises to the sacristan’s room on the first floor. The most unusual feature is the belfry tower at the west end of the church. The tower has…
Source: National Monuments Service – Monuments to Visit (CC BY 4.0) · Ref WX015-003004-
Photo: Patriciaoleary · CC BY-SA 4.0
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