School: Ferns (C.) (roll number 13267)

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1. Local Monuments - St Peter's Church

   

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   Another famous monument in the district of Ferns is St Peter's Church. The ruins of St Peter's Church are not far from the Abbey. It was St Aidan's monastery but was destroyed by the Normans and is now used as a burial ground.

   

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2. Local Monuments - St Mary's Cathedral

   

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   The ruins of St Mary's cathedral are situated at the back of the Church i.e. the Protestant Church. This was the Church used by the Monks. It is now also used as a burial ground. There is an old holy water font in the Church yard - so old that it is almost wasted away. There are crosses carved into it. It is believed that the bones of the Monks are in a room under the Church. There are Priest's Vestments in

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