Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlantyre Priory

Blantyre Priory

Scotland
HES SM2251
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Blantyre Priory is a Benedictine monastic foundation in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, established in the twelfth century as a daughter house of Kelso Abbey. The priory occupied a site near the River Clyde and served as an important religious and economic centre for the surrounding region during the medieval period. Though substantially ruined, the surviving remains include elements of the monastic buildings, which exemplify the architectural character of Scottish Benedictine establishments of the period. The priory was abandoned following the Scottish Reformation in the sixteenth century, leaving only fragmentary stone structures and archaeological deposits that mark its former extent and significance.

Blantyre Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blantyre Priory?

Blantyre Priory is a Benedictine monastic foundation in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, established in the twelfth century as a daughter house of Kelso Abbey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2251.

Who is responsible for protecting Blantyre Priory?

Blantyre Priory is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2251.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blantyre Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Calderwood, cairn 40m SSW of 1 Cadell Gardens (4.3 km), Bothwellhaugh,Roman bath house (4.6 km), Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort (4.7 km).

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