One mile West from Cardigan is

ST. DOGMAEL’s ABBEY,

called, by Leland, {61} a “Priory of Bonhommes.” The Monasticon places

this house amongst the Benedictines; but it was that strict and reformed

sort of Benedictines, called the order of _Tiron_, founded by _Martin of

Tours_, who conquered the country of Cemmeis, about the time of King

William the Conqueror. Part of the ruins is now converted into a chapel,

for the convenience of the vicinity.