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Tag Archives: St. Kevin
St. Kevin’s Cross – Glendalough
This rather tall plain stone cross is quite remarkable, being carved from just a single block of granite, with an unpierced ring. The arms of it span over a meter in length and it stands at approx 2.5 meters in … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Religious Sites
Tagged Cross, Glendalough, Ireland, monastery, Nikon, photographer, Photography, St. Kevin, Travel, Wicklow
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A tale of the ‘Deer Stone’ – Glendalough
I probably should have included this image with the Monastic City post, but I reckon it deserved its own little space. Entering the City from the Visitor center side, just before you come to the wooden bridge which crosses the … Continue reading
Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Neolithic, Photography, Religious Sites
Tagged Bullaun, Glendalough, Ireland, Nikon, photographer, Photography, St. Kevin, The Deer Stone, Travel Neolithic, Wicklow
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St. Kevin’s Well – Glendalough
Moving away from the Monastic City, I followed the green route through a forest area which followed the river. In fact I totally missed the well of Kevin on my first pass. It was not until my return from a … Continue reading
Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography, Religious Sites, Sacred Well
Tagged Glendalough, Holy Well, Ireland, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Sacred Spring, St. Kevin, Travel, Wicklow
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Round Tower – Glendalough
Moving on to the most noticeable building in the entire Glendalough Valley, Round Tower. It can be seen from various parts of the road as you approach from the mountains before descending into the valley. Situated to the north-west of … Continue reading
Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography, Religious Sites, Round Tower
Tagged Glendalough, Ireland, monastery, Nikon, photographer, Photography, round Tower, St. Kevin, Travel
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St. Kevin’s Kitchen – Glendalough
Directly adjacent St. Kierans Church we find the 12th century church of St. Kevin. It is quite remarkable in the fact that it is the only building within the Monastic City to survive with its roof intact. This church which … Continue reading
Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Medieval, Photography, Religious Sites
Tagged church, Glendalough, Ireland, Nikon, photographer, Photography, ruins, St. Kevin, Travel, Wicklow
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Gateway to the City – Glendalough
Next on my journey through the wonderful Monastic City of Glendalough and in no particular order is the Ancient Gateway. As it happens today is the feast day of St. Kevin (Cóemgen). Yesterday I mentioned that he was a member … Continue reading
Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Photography, Religious Sites
Tagged Glendalough, Ireland, Nikon, photographer, Photography, ruins, St. Kevin, Travel Monastery, Wicklow
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