We traveled from Dublin to Kinsale today stopping on the Plain of Tipperary to see the Rock of Cashel. Cashel was originally the residence of the kings of Munster. [information supplied by Wikipedia]
The earliest structure is the round tower which is 28m (90 feet) high and dates from shortly after 1100. It is well preserved while most of the other buildings are not. The cathedral, built between 1235 and 1270, is an aisleless and roofless building.
It contains a few late medieval tombs.
The grounds around the buildings is a graveyard containing several beautiful high crosses.
The surrounding area is lush green pastures.
And in the distance is the ruins of Hore Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1272.
Another building on the site is the Hall of the Vicars Choral, built in the 15th century. The vicars choral were laymen (sometimes minor canons) appointed to assist in chanting the cathedral services. The ceiling is supported by cute corbels.
There are a few other decorative elements from Cashel on display in the visitor's center.
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