Burgen und Ruinen in Howth
Howth Castles and Ruins
Explore the archaeological and architectural heritage of the Howth peninsula, from prehistoric monuments to medieval ruins. This collection features the 12th-century Howth Castle and the ancient Aideen’s Dolmen, a Neolithic portal tomb. On the coast and nearby Ireland’s Eye, discover the remains of St Mary’s Abbey and the 7th-century monastic site of the Three Sons of Nessan. The list also includes the 1821 royal commemorative footprints on the West Pier and the late 19th-century Sutton Methodist Church.
A Howth Castle
Howth Castle is a historic dwelling, originally of Norman origin, that lies by the village of Howth, County Dublin, Ireland; it is sited…
B Aideen's Dolmen
Neolithic portal tomb dating to approximately 2500 BC. Located within the grounds of Howth Castle, it features a massive capstone estimated to weigh 75 tonnes.
St Mary's Abbey
Ruined 14th-century church built on the site of an 11th-century Norse foundation. It contains the 15th-century altar tomb of Christopher St Lawrence, 13th Baron of Howth, and his wife Anne Plunkett.
D Church of the Three Sons of Nessan (Ruins)
12th-century ruins of a monastic church situated on Ireland’s Eye. It marks the site of a 7th-century sanctuary founded by the sons of Nessan of the Royal House of Leinster.
George IV's footsteps
Carved stone impressions on the West Pier commemorating the 1821 arrival of King George IV. The footprints were chiseled into the granite after the monarch stepped ashore.
Sutton Methodist Church
Late 19th-century church building completed in 1898. The structure features a distinctive facade of red brick and local Howth stone.
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