Bective Abbey is an abbey in Bective (near Trim), County Meath, Ireland, and a filming location for Braveheart (1995). Built in 1147.
Location: Bective (near Trim), County Meath, Ireland
Verified facts
- Appeared in Braveheart (movie, 1995) — as Filming location (cloister/courtyard scenes)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15069, SRC-15070 - Built in 1147
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15069, SRC-15070, SRC-17335
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15069 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bective_Abbey (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15070 — https://heritageireland.ie/unguided-sites/bective-cistercian-abbey/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17335 — https://www.discoverboynevalley.ie/boyne-valley-drive/heritage-sites/bective-abbey (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Braveheart filmed?
Bective Abbey, in Bective (near Trim), County Meath, is a real-world filming location used for Braveheart.
Where is Bective Abbey located?
Bective Abbey is located in Bective (near Trim), County Meath.