Courtyard

There's something strange about the lay-out of the monastery, the main building was built on the foundations of a temple, but not all of it.

Let's take a closer look.

Courtyard of the monastery

.... a great and goodly court ......

Odussey Book 14 line 5-9 A T Murray

Within the walls of the monastery is a distinct and beautiful courtyard. Not exactly surrounded by a pig farm today, but I can see no reason it might not once have been.