Grey Abbey
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About this place
Grey Abbey (Irish: An Mhainistir Liath) is a ruined Cistercian priory in Greyabbey, County Down, Northern Ireland. Currently maintained by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, it is a monument in state care in the townland of Rosemount, on the eastern edge of the village of Greyabbey in the Ards and North Down local government district.
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Getting There & Parking
Grey Abbey is located in County Down, roughly 32 km (30 min drive) from Belfast and 179 km (2h 40m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 90 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Grey Abbey House (0.3 km away).
Belfast32 km
~30 min driveDublin179 km
~2h 40m drive
Nearest car park
90 m from landmark
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