Jedburgh Abbey
Monastery information | |
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Full name | Jedburgh Abbey |
Order | Augustinian |
Established | Ca. 1118 |
Disestablished | 1560 |
People | |
Founder(s) | David I of Scotland |
Site | |
Location | Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland |
Coordinates | grid reference NT650204 |
Visible remains | Extensive |
Public access | Yes |
Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders, 10 miles (16 km) north of the border with England at Carter Bar.
History
Towards the middle of the 9th century, when the area around Jedburgh was part of the Anglo-Saxon
In 1118, prior to his ascension to the Scottish throne,
Over the years, Jedburgh has been described by 83 different names or spellings.[4]
Following the death of King David, the patronage and privileges of the abbey were accorded to his grandsons
Jedburgh Grammar School was founded by the monks of Jedburgh Abbey in the late 15th. century.[6]
The Reformation and beyond
When the
Burials
- Eadulf Rus
- John Capellanus - Bishop of Glasgow
- Hugh de Roxburgh - Bishop of Glasgow
Tourism
This Abbey along with three others (Kelso, Dryburgh and Melrose) and other historic sights is on the Borders Abbeys Way walk.
See also
- Abbot of Jedburgh, for a list of priors, abbots and commendators
- List of places in the Scottish Borders
- List of places in Scotland
References
- ^ a b c 'Full text of Jedburgh Abbey, Historical and Descriptive' by James Watson
- ^ "Jedburgh History - Timeline, Traditions, Famous Men & Women, Clans & Families, and Border Ballads". Archived from the original on 8 October 2009. Retrieved 29 October 2009. Jedburgh History
- ^ BBC History, Impact of the Monk History Trails: Jedburgh Abbey & Kelso Abbey Factsheet, accessed 15 August 2019
- ^ "Jedburgh - Traditions". Archived from the original on 9 July 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2009. Jedburgh, traditions
- ISBN 978-1-4456-6265-7.
- ^ Jedburgh Grammar School website
- ISBN 9780903903103.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House (SM13126)". Retrieved 21 February 2019.
External links
- Historic Environment Scotland: Visitor guide
- Photos