Scheduled MonumentsScotlandJedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House
Medieval · 50m ese of abbey house

Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House

Scotland
HES SM13126
Period
Medieval
Site type
50m ese of abbey house
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Jedburgh Abbey is a ruined Augustinian monastery founded in the twelfth century, specifically established around 1138 by David I of Scotland as a priory and subsequently raised to the status of an abbey. The surviving remains, situated in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders, comprise substantial portions of the church including the tower and nave, constructed in the Romanesque style with later Gothic modifications reflecting centuries of occupation and adaptation. The abbey functioned as a significant religious and economic centre throughout the medieval period until its decline following the Scottish Reformation in the sixteenth century. The ruins, which remain among the most impressive in southern Scotland, testify to the scale and architectural sophistication of major monastic establishments in the medieval Scottish kingdom.

Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13126. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House?

Jedburgh Abbey is a ruined Augustinian monastery founded in the twelfth century, specifically established around 1138 by David I of Scotland as a priory and subsequently raised to the status of an abbey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13126.

What period does Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House date from?

Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a 50m ese of abbey house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House?

Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House 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 SM13126.

What other scheduled monuments are near Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Jedburgh Franciscan Friary (0.3 km), Lintalee,earthworks (2.2 km), Scraesburgh,earthwork (3.1 km).

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