Abbey Ancient History
Grey Abbey History displayed in 'Ancient' history order.
St Benedict of Nursia dies
St Benedict of Nursia dies
DetailsCistercian Order Founded
Cistercian Order Founded
DetailsMalachy of Armagh visits the Cistercian house of Clairvaux
Malachy of Armagh visits the Cistercian house of Clairvaux, near Burgundy
DetailsFirst Cistercian Monastery in Ireland was founded
First Cistercian Monastery in Ireland was founded
DetailsAnglo-Norman invasion of Ulster.
Anglo-Norman invasion of Ulster.
DetailsGrey Abbey is founded by Affreca
Grey Abbey is founded by Affreca
DetailsJohn de Courcy chased out of Ulster
John de Courcy chased out of Ulster
DetailsAffreca applies for her dower land as a widow
Affreca applies for her dower land as a widow
DetailsGrey Abbey comes under the protection of the O'Neill's of Clandeboye
Grey Abbey comes under the protection of the O'Neill's of Clandeboye
DetailsThe Abbey was formally dissolved
The Abbey was formally dissolved
DetailsSir Brian O'Neill burns the Abbey to prevent it being fortified by the English
Sir Brian O'Neill burns the Abbey to prevent it being fortified by the English
DetailsAll O'Neill lands are seized
All O'Neill lands are seized
DetailsRosemount House is built with close to the Abbey
Rosemount House is built with close to the Abbey
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