Monday, 27 May 2019

Ballymore Eustace, West Wicklow

Got a few spins in this week and passed by Ballymore Eustace in West Wicklow.

 

Ballymore Eustace

There's a small Church here, Saint John's Church of Ireland  with a 16th Century Effigy Tomb inside of a Fitz Eustace Knight. 
 
Ballymore Eustace

I didn't get to go inside however the Church grounds contain a lovely simple 10th Century High Cross and some beautiful Medieval  burial Cross's and Slabs.
 
Ballymore Eustace

Well worth taking a few moments to stop if passing by. These High Cross's are over a thousand years old and still standing tall.

Ballymore Eustace

The Church grounds ooze history and character.

Ballymore Eustace

Some of these old Church grounds are a hidden treasure trove of historical and archaeological remnants of Ireland's past.

Ballymore Eustace