Penitential station in Templedouglas

A sub-pentagonal graveyard(DG052-019007-) containing Templedouglas Abbey, an altar and the Abbot's House (DG052-019002-). Abbot's House: N of Templedouglas Abbey are the grass-covered lower courses of a rectangular structure 12.2m by 2.6m internally. The low grass-covered cairns of stones in the interior were made by 'pilgrims performing religious stations' (DG052-019004-) (Fagan Bk. No.7, 2). There is a modern tombstone set in the E wall. Tradition identifies this building as the abbot's house. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008