Saddel Abbey

Standing amongst a graveyard is this ancient Abbey. Building of the abbey began in 1148 and it is thought that the end came in 1493.
We see here the remains of the north transept and choir of the abbey church. Nothing is left of the much larger nave and the south transept of the church. And almost nothing remains of the square of buildings surrounding a cloister that once stood to the south of the abbey church.

more info: www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/carradale/saddellabbey/index.html

Enjoy full screen and have a great week.

Erhard Bernstein, Nouchetdu38, Patrick Brandy, Peter_Private_Box and 7 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Interesting !!
Thank you for the note and link.

2 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Very nice Image Herb love going to places like this.
Best Gordon

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Good to see you back in circulation Gordon. Yes, these very old historic buildings are always interesting.

Cheers. Herb

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Graveyards, especially those as old as this one are normally good for an interesting photo and you've not disappointed me here Herb. I like the old abbey walls with the growth of grass and mosses on the top and you've captured all that detail beautifully.

An interesting link too.........I've had a quick look but also bookmarked it for more reading later (otherwise I get carried away and forget I'm supposed to be commenting on photos)!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

This was a really interesting graveyard too. As you will know by now, there was also a sheltered building nearby with histories and artefacts of the Abbey. Great that you liked it all.

Best wishes, Herb

2 years ago.

John Lawrence

Thanks for posting to the group
www.ipernity.com/group/churches

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to John Lawrence

My pleasure to share John.

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

A great place !

2 years ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Très beau

2 years ago.

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