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Athassel Priory Frommer's Recommended

Hours Open site
Location 3km (2 miles) south of Golden
Transportation Take signposted road from Golden, on the N74; the priory is in a field just east of the road

Frommer's Review

Although it is in ruins, many delightful details from the original medieval priory that once stood here still remain. This was an Augustinian priory, founded in the late 12th century, and it was once elaborately decorated. The main approach is over a low stone bridge and through a gatehouse. The church entrance is a beautifully carved doorway at its west end, while to the south of the church is the cloister, its graceful arches eroded by time. Look for a carved face protruding from the southwest corner of the chapel tower, about 9m (30 ft.) above ground level.

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