3418 x 5129 px | 28,9 x 43,4 cm | 11,4 x 17,1 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
26 mai 2009
Lieu:
Robert Street, New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland
Informations supplémentaires:
"St. Mary's Church was founded probably by William, Earl Marshall, and his wife Isabella between 1207 and 1220, and is possibly the largest medieval parish church in Ireland. It had a nave, chancel, and two transepts, but a 19th century church now occupies the site of the nave and the crossing. The south transept may have been built later than the other parts of the church. There are three graceful lancet windows in the east gable, and a number of other lancet windows still survive in other parts of the church. Bishop Patrick Barrett who restored the south transept in the 15th century moved from Ferns and established St. Mary's as the diocesan church. The original tower of the church fell in 1763. In the church is a slab bearing a mask and a cross with the inscription 'ISABEL: LAEGN...' probably Isabel of Leinster; as Isabel was buried in Monmouthshire, this may be a cenotaph. There are other medieval tombs both in the graveyard and inside the modern church." www.goireland.com "New Ross is located on the banks of the river Barrow, 34km west of Wexford town. There are now more things to do in New Ross than ever before as it has become more tourist orientated. If you are interested in tracing your family roots in the Wexford region then contact the John F Kennedy Trust who are located in the Tourist Office on Quay Street. Saint Mary's Church a Gothic building which is located in Church Lane is recommended a visit, the church dates 13th century but time has taken its toll and all that now remains is a ruin. Contained inside the ruin is a great collection of early medieval tombstones. The river Barrow provides the visitor with unlimited activities such as angling and boat cruising. Also there are enjoyable walks along the Barrow." www.discoverireland.com entry
