The age of the monastic site is not known.

It is a candidate for a monastic site or a royal regio (estate).

He has a particular research interest in the archaeology of towns and monastic sites from this period.

Located at the monastic site is an abbey, church and round tower which date back to 555.

The monastic site is said to be founded in the 6th century, by St Buithe.

The group has been based at three medieval monastic sites.

In medieval times it was occupied by a monastic site.

Little remains of the original monastic site except a ruined 12th century chapel in the grounds.

Like many former monastic sites, Beaulieu has its fair share of legends attached.

It is one of Europe's better known but least accessible monastic sites.