Melrose Abbey - Historic Scotland
Melrose Abbey - Historic Scotland
Melrose Abbey
Melrose
Scottish Borders
TD6 9LG
Scotland
Website
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_210
General Enquiries
hs.website@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
General Enquiries
01896 822562
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One of Scotland's most famous ruins, the abbey was founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, it was largely destroyed by Richard II’s English army in 1385. The surviving remains of the church are largely of the early 15th century, and are of an elegance unsurpassed in Scotland. Objects found during excavation are displayed in the Commendator’s House.
Venue Type:
Museum, Sacred space
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