Jedburgh Abbey

Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders 10 miles (16 km) north of the border with England at Carter Bar.

Jedburgh Abbey
Jedburgh Abbey from the River, 1798-99 by Thomas Girtin
Monastery information
Full nameJedburgh Abbey
OrderAugustinian
EstablishedCa. 1118
Disestablished1560
People
Founder(s)David I of Scotland
Site
LocationJedburgh,
Scottish Borders,
Scotland
Coordinatesgrid reference NT650204
Visible remainsExtensive
Public accessYes
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