The pillar stood at the edge of a graveyard, claimed in the mid-19th century to be radial in plan. Lying close to the pillar are several small stones, some bearing crosses. Show me all the details for Kilnasaggart 15. The ruins of the Franciscan friary founded by Archbishop Patrick Scannail in 1263-64. Near the eastern end is a rare extant example of a medieval altar, and remnants of the south aisle are still visible at the western end of the nave.
Nothing remains of the cloister which lay to the north of the church.
After the friary was dissolved in 1542, the doors and windows were blocked up and soldiers took the place of the friars. Shane O'Neill burned the buildings in 1561, an act repeated by Hugh O'Neill in 1593. Show me all the details for Franciscan Friary 16. The plan of the Cathedral as it now stands is the enlarged design of Archbishop O'Scanlain in 1268. Although the church on this hallowed site suffered destruction on at least 17 occasions during its long history it was always restored.