In 1933 a memorial cloister was built to commemorate the 8th Duke of Roxburghe. The cloisters were built in the style of the original cloisters.
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Kelso Memorial Cloister
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 4th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
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.
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 3rd 2011
