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Religious house — Augustinian, of Arrouaise nuns in Callystown

Religious house — Augustinian, of Arrouaise nuns
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Religious house — Augustinian, of Arrouaise nuns in Callystown
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The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Also known as Kellystown or Calliaghtown, and the name might suggest a nunnery or convent. According to Gwynn and Hadcock (1988, 324), shortly after 1507 nuns moved from Termonfeckin to Calliaghtown. (See also LH022-041016-). There is an area of rock outcrop on the N side of the road from Callystown to Clogher which according to local tradition is called 'Knocks' and was the site of the convent. (CLAJ 1930, 184; Gwynn and Hadcock 1988, 318, 324)

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