Athassel Priory, County Tipperary, Ireland

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The Augustinian Athassel Priory dates to the 12th century and is the largest medieval priory in Ireland covering 4 acres (1.6 ha). Located in the Village of Golden, Country Tipperary, just outside of the city of Cashel, the priory was dissolved in 1537 during the Protestant Reformation and the land turned over to Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond, who allowed the priory to fall into ruin. It is also known as the Athassel Abbey.

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Joshua J. Mark
Joshua J. Mark is World History Encyclopedia's co-founder and Content Director. He was previously a professor at Marist College (NY) where he taught history, philosophy, literature, and writing. He has traveled extensively and lived in Greece and Germany.

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