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In the 17th century the self-declared prophet and recluse Julie MacQuillen was wont to come here. Known as 'The Black Nun', MacQuillen wished to be buried at the entrance of the chapel so that she might be trodden under the feet of those who entered. A worn | In the 17th century the self-declared prophet and recluse Julie MacQuillen was wont to come here. Known as 'The Black Nun', MacQuillen wished to be buried at the entrance of the chapel so that she might be trodden under the feet of those who entered. A worn Celtic cross (rounded with a hole in the centre) marks her grave at the west end of the main church. | ||
Around 1822 four manuscripts were found in an old oaken chest in the ruins of Bonamargy Friary. One of these manuscripts is described as "Saint Bonaventures Life of Christ" and/or "A History of the Blessed Scriptures".<ref>Ulster Journal of Archaeology (Vol 8, 1860) p.18</ref> Another manuscript contained a large portion of one of the principal theological works of Saint Thomas Aquinas, written on vellum, in very contracted Latin and extending to about 600 quarto pages. The earliest date appearing on it is 1338 and the latest 1380. It originally belonged to the Monastery of Saint Anthony, of Amiens in France.<ref>Ulster Journal of Archaeology (Vol 8, 1860) p.17</ref> | Around 1822 four manuscripts were found in an old oaken chest in the ruins of Bonamargy Friary. One of these manuscripts is described as "Saint Bonaventures Life of Christ" and/or "A History of the Blessed Scriptures".<ref>Ulster Journal of Archaeology (Vol 8, 1860) p.18</ref> Another manuscript contained a large portion of one of the principal theological works of Saint Thomas Aquinas, written on vellum, in very contracted Latin and extending to about 600 quarto pages. The earliest date appearing on it is 1338 and the latest 1380. It originally belonged to the Monastery of Saint Anthony, of Amiens in France.<ref>Ulster Journal of Archaeology (Vol 8, 1860) p.17</ref> | ||
==Today== | ==Today== | ||
Today, the ruin of Bonamargy Franciscan Friary is a State Care Historic Monument | Today, the ruin of Bonamargy Franciscan Friary is a State Care Historic Monument.<ref>[http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/state_care_monuments_2007.pdf Bonamargy Friary] - Environment and Heritage Service NI</ref> The area surrounding the state care monument of Bonamargy Friary is a Scheduled Historic Monument.<ref>[http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/scheduled_monuments1to31mar07.pdf Bonamargy]- Environment and Heritage Service NI</ref> | ||
==Outside links== | ==Outside links== | ||
Revision as of 19:10, 30 January 2016
Bonamargy Friary is a ruined Franciscan friary in the townland of Bonamargy in County Antrim. It is to be found off the Cushendall Road on the approach to Ballycastle. The name 'Bonamargy' means "Foot of the Margy River", which is the river formed by the joining of the Cary River and Shesk River.
The friary was a late Franciscan foundation, established in 1485 by Rory MacQuillan. It is said that the first battle between the warring MacDonnell and MacQuillan clans was fought on nearby land. At the main entrance to the friary is a small, two storey gatehouse which opens into a store and workroom. Well worn steps lead directly to the dormitory above. Traces of an altar can still be found in the adjoining church, and the locked vaults hold the remains of the celebrated chieftain, Sorley Boy MacDonnell, and several of the Earls of Antrim.[1] Sorley Boy's grandson, Randal MacDonnell, 1st Marquess of Antrim, noted for his role in the War of the Three Kingdoms, is also buried there.
In the 17th century the self-declared prophet and recluse Julie MacQuillen was wont to come here. Known as 'The Black Nun', MacQuillen wished to be buried at the entrance of the chapel so that she might be trodden under the feet of those who entered. A worn Celtic cross (rounded with a hole in the centre) marks her grave at the west end of the main church.
Around 1822 four manuscripts were found in an old oaken chest in the ruins of Bonamargy Friary. One of these manuscripts is described as "Saint Bonaventures Life of Christ" and/or "A History of the Blessed Scriptures".[2] Another manuscript contained a large portion of one of the principal theological works of Saint Thomas Aquinas, written on vellum, in very contracted Latin and extending to about 600 quarto pages. The earliest date appearing on it is 1338 and the latest 1380. It originally belonged to the Monastery of Saint Anthony, of Amiens in France.[3]
Today
Today, the ruin of Bonamargy Franciscan Friary is a State Care Historic Monument.[4] The area surrounding the state care monument of Bonamargy Friary is a Scheduled Historic Monument.[5]
Outside links
- The Northern Ireland Guide: History and pictures of Bonamargy Friary
- View of Friary ruins and cemetery
- Image of the Friary's interior
- Image of Julie MacQuillen's grave
References
- ↑ Culture Northern Ireland
- ↑ Ulster Journal of Archaeology (Vol 8, 1860) p.18
- ↑ Ulster Journal of Archaeology (Vol 8, 1860) p.17
- ↑ Bonamargy Friary - Environment and Heritage Service NI
- ↑ Bonamargy- Environment and Heritage Service NI