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Kelso Abbey

Kelso Abbey was built in 1128 by the Tironesian monks (originally from Tiron, near Chartres, in France).  During the 1540s it fell into decline at the hands of Henry VIII’s army.

Kelso Abbey

Kelso Abbey

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10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 3rd 2011

10 Responses to “Kelso Abbey”

  1. jams o donnell says:
    August 4, 2011 at 1:08 am

    Ah there’s nothing like a gothic ruin. I love it

  2. missing moments says:
    August 4, 2011 at 2:51 am

    Love visiting these types of ruins. Glad you are sharing them!

  3. peppylady (Dora) says:
    August 4, 2011 at 3:20 am

    It seem so strange your taking picture of something from the five-teen hundred. In the part of the United States anything man made is from eighteen hundreds.

    Coffee is on.

  4. Claude says:
    August 4, 2011 at 6:14 am

    Solid stones. Still standing. Lovely to look at. Thanks. :)

  5. jameshigham says:
    August 4, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Ah, now you’re talking about a place i know well. I’ve some pics of a lovely lady adorning the place somewhere though I’d imagine that would cut no ice with you, Cherie. ;-)