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Kelso Abbey is a Scottish abbey built in the 12th century by a community of Tironensian monks (originally from Tiron, near Chartres, in France).
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Monastery information | |
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Full name | Lanercost Priory |
Order | Tironensian |
Established | community firstly at Selkirk C. 1113, moved to Kelso 1128. |
Disestablished | 1559 |
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Founder(s) | David I of Scotland |
Site | |
Location | Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland |
Visible remains | Fragments: Western Crossing, Infirmary. |
Public access | Yes |
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