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Down Priory

Wexford Augustinian 12th Century dissolved

About This Site

Augustinian Canons Regular founded before 1170, purportedly by the Danes; dissolved c.1567; leased to Thomas Stewcley 1567; held by Richard Maisterson 1608

Historical Information

Founded:before 1170
Alternative Names:
  • Abbeydown
  • Downing
  • Dune
  • Dunum