Category : Religious Institutions

Convent of Mercy, Buttevant, Ireland

Convent of Mercy, Buttevant, Ireland

The Buttevant Convent of Mercy in Ireland’s County Cork was constructed in 1879 and was home to the Sisters of Mercy until their departure in 2012.

Glenmaroon and Knockmaroon House, Dublin, Ireland

Glenmaroon and Knockmaroon House, Dublin, Ireland

The former residence of Arthur Guinness, featuring grand wood panelling and staircases, stained glass windows and even a swimming pool.

Castle MacGarrett, Claremorris, Ireland

Castle MacGarrett, Claremorris, Ireland

Castle MacGarrett was built in 1811 as the family home for a wealthy land-owner. It later became a nursing home for nuns, and features ornate ceilings.

Engedi Chapel, Caernarfon, Wales

Engedi Chapel, Caernarfon, Wales

A chapel in Wales that has been closed for many years. Everything remains intact inside with some decay setting in.

Battenhall Mount / St. Mary's Convent School

Battenhall Mount (former St Mary’s Convent School), Worcester

An abandoned Roman Catholic school with impressive original Italian style features as well as classrooms.

Capel Salem - abandoned chapel, Wales

Capel Salem, Pwllheli, Wales

A chapel in Wales that closed around 2010. The Pine pews and pulpit still remain in place.

Chapelle des Pelotes, France

Chapelle des Pelotes, France

The chapel of an abandoned seminary in France. Numerous statues are suspended above the chapel.

St Joseph's Convent, Order of the Poor Clares, York

Convent of St Joseph, Order of the Poor Clares, York, UK

St Joseph’s was a convent in York formed by the Order of the Poor Clares. The nuns moved to smaller premises then the number of residents dwindled.

Chapelle De La Rose, Belgium

Chapelle De La Rose, Belgium

An abandoned chapel in Belgium with a single rose left behind.

Blue Chapel Abandoned Monastery, Italy

Blue Chapel, Abandoned Monastery, Italy

A monastery with a large chapel bathed with blue light. The chapel is stunning and remains in great condition.