
What is recorded here
Local tradition records the location of a monastery in the 'Abbey Field' here. There are no visible remains. It was situated in good pasture on the S bank of the River Finn.
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
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
Places near here
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Gorey HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
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AltnapasteMountain / peak · 3.6 mi
Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 4.7 mi
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