Holywood Priory
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About this place
Holywood Priory is a medieval monastic ruin in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century on the site of an earlier monastery, it was later used by the Franciscans and dissolved in 1541 during the reign of Henry VIII.
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Getting There & Parking
Holywood Priory is located in County Down, roughly 10 km (10 min drive) from Belfast and 188 km (2h 45m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 158 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Holywood Old Pier (0.7 km away).
Belfast10 km
~10 min driveDublin188 km
~2h 45m drive
Nearest car park
Free
158 m from landmark
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