Bective Abbey

Bective Abbey () is a Cistercian abbey on the River Boyne in Bective, County Meath, Ireland. The abbey founded by Murchad O'Maeil-Sheachlainn in 1147 as a 'daughter house' of Mellifont Abbey. Although nothing remains except old ruins and walls, it is in a remarkable state of preservation. Bective Abbey is easy to find thanks to many sign posts along the way and it sets in the middle of a farmer's pasture. You get access to the grounds by climbing through a small hole in a gate. A short stroll across the field take you to the wall of the Abbey, over which you must climb.
== Braveheart ==
Bective Abbey was used as a location during the shooting of the 1995 historical action-drama movie Braveheart. The movie was produced and directed by Mel Gibson, who also starred in the title role.
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File:Bective Abbey Side.JPG|Side of Bective Abbey
File:Bective Abbey Arch.JPG|View of an Arch at the Abbey
==References==
== See also ==
* List of abbeys and priories in Ireland, (County Meath)
Category:Buildings and structures in County Meath
Category:Cistercian monasteries in the Republic of Ireland
Category:Ruins in the Republic of Ireland
Category:Religion in County Meath
Category:1147 establishments
Category:Religious organizations established in the 1140s
Category:Christian monasteries established in the 12th century
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