Dercongal Abbey, Medieval abbey ruins in Holywood, Scotland
The remains of Dercongal Abbey lie beneath the current parish church, with fragments of stones scattered across the surrounding grounds.
Founded in 1225 under Alan, Lord of Galloway, the Premonstratensian monastery served the community until its transformation into secular lordship in 1609.
The abbey's name evolved from Doire Congaill, meaning Congall's oak-copse, to Sacro Nemore in Latin, and finally to Holywood in English.
Visitors can observe the 1505 abbey bell with Latin inscriptions, now preserved in the modern parish church that replaced the original structure.
The site contained Gothic arches supporting oak roofs and underground sepulchral vaults, documented before the final demolition in the late 18th century.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 55.10200,-3.63900
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:31
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