Saint Mary's Church (Inistioge)

Priory in Kilkenny, Ireland, dating from 1875–1880

Attached single-bay three-stage rubble stone tower house, built 1210, on a square plan originally forming part of larger medieval priory complex on site with chamfers to top stage extending into single-bay single-stage upper level on an octagonal plan. Adapted, 1878, with door opening inserted to accommodate use as mausoleum. Roof not visible. Part ivy-clad random rubble stone walls with slight batter. Pointed-arch slit-style window openings with cut-limestone surrounds having chamfered reveals, and no fittings. Pointed-arch door opening inserted, 1878, with carved cut-limestone surround, diagonal tongue-and-groove timber panelled door, and sections of wrought iron railings enclosing threshold having wrought iron gate. Set back from road in grounds shared with Saint Mary's Church.

Type:
Priory

Period:
1875–1880

Where:
Kilkenny, Ireland

Coordinates:
52.49°N, 7.07°W

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