“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you're looking down, you can't see something that's above you.” -C.S. Lewis
Jedburgh Abbey was founded in 1138 and was one of the four Border Abbeys founded by King David I around the same time, the others are Dryburgh, Kelso and Melrose. The lead and other parts including their roofs were stolen long ago to provide materials for secular buildings and all four survive as ruins, although conservation work is carried out by Historic Scotland as witnessed by the scaffolding. Jedburgh Abbey has in recent years become a popular venue for open air weddings.
The downland village of Storrington, West Sussex, United Kingdom (50º 55' 15.42"N 0º 26' 13.44"W)
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Originally Posted by pbpersson
Great pictures!
Forgive my complete ignorance and don't be offended, but is Jedburgh Abbey a.....well, what is it, anyway? Okay....I looked on the web and it said it's a very old church in a state of disrepair.....but why is there no roof on that structure? I'm still confused.....that part of the structure looks like a grand outdoor hallway of sorts. :confused:
There are ruins of abbeys, churches and castles all over the United Kingdom, but Jedburgh is one of the most spectacular. Most are in the care of charitable trusts such as The National Trust in England and The National Trust for Scotland.
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