Jedburgh Abbey

12th century Abbey church with remains of the claustral range including a Visitor Centre and small museum.

Theme:

Church History

Area Zone:

Jedburgh

Town:

Jedburgh

Distance from Town:

N/A

Grid ref:

NT 650 204

History of site:

This Abbey of Augustinian canons was founded by King David I and is still one of Scotland’s outstanding 12th century buildings. King Edward I of England stayed here and his soldiers took the roofing lead to help in the construction of their siege engines. The abbey, with the town, bore the brunt of English attacks in 1409, 1410, 1416, 1464, 1523, 1544, 1545 and was fortified by the French in 1548.

Admission charge:

Yes

Opening hours:

All Year

Owner:

Historic Scotland

Publications:

Ewart, G & Lewis, J, 1995. Jedburgh Abbey the archaeology and architecture of a border abbey.

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