The monks trained here would later establish branch monasteries throughout the world.

In 1803, the monks established a now famous Catholic school for boys, Ampleforth College.

In 1671, the monks established a wooden chapel, devoted to Our Lady, next to the gate tower.

In 1635 or 1636, Franciscan monks established a monastery, which became the most prominent structure in the town.

The monks established a cella at the village of Osornoe.

The monks established parishes and were able to serve their congregations in the German language.

During the remaining years of the Tang dynasty, the monks who inhabited the place had established it into a Buddhist sacred land.

The monks established Fort Augustus Abbey and later a school.

The queen's attempts failed and the monks established the abbey in 1150.

In 1488, Franciscan monks established a monastery which continues to exist today as the world's oldest permanently existing cloister of this order.