Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Kelso Abbey

Kelso Abbey is another ruined monastery in the borderlands between England and Scotland. It was founded in 1128 by a community of monks of the Tironese Order from Tiron, near Chartres in France. Construction of the abbey is said to have begun immediately, and by 1143 construction was sufficiently advanced for the building to be dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint John. The abbey stands on the site of the former Royal Burgh of Roxburgh and the planned southern centre of the developing Scottish kingdom. The abbey soon grew to become rich, with much of its income coming from its vast lands in the borderlands. During the 14th century, Roxburgh became the focus of regular attacks and occupations by English forces, and the monastic community of Kelso survived a number of fluctuations in control of the area, but retained its Scottish identity. In the early 16th century it was attacked again. By the middle of the century a series of turbulent events meant that the Abbey virtually ceased to function and the building fell into disrepair. The only remains standing today are the west tower and part of the infirmary. The tower's massive design and solid Romanesque style indicate a semi-military construction and appearance, showing how important Roxburgh was when the abbey was at the height of its power. As the ruin was unsafe and crumbling, the monument was closed for the public

Kelso Abbey is another ruined monastery in the borderlands between England and Scotland. It was founded in 1128 by a community of monks of the Tironese Order from Tiron, near Chartres in France. Construction of the abbey is said to have begun immediately, and by 1143 construction was sufficiently advanced for the building to be dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint John. The abbey stands on the site of the former Royal Burgh of Roxburgh and the planned southern centre of the developing Scottish kingdom. The abbey soon grew to become rich, with much of its income coming from its vast lands in the borderlands. During the 14th century, Roxburgh became the focus of regular attacks and occupations by English forces, and the monastic community of Kelso survived a number of fluctuations in control of the area, but retained its Scottish identity. In the early 16th century it was attacked again. By the middle of the century a series of turbulent events meant that the Abbey virtually ceased to function and the building fell into disrepair. The only remains standing today are the west tower and part of the infirmary. The tower's massive design and solid Romanesque style indicate a semi-military construction and appearance, showing how important Roxburgh was when the abbey was at the height of its power. As the ruin was unsafe and crumbling, the monument was closed for the public

Duddingston Kirk located adjacent to Holyrood Park in Duddingston Village, on the east side of the City of Edinburgh. The church was built in or around 1124 by a Norman knight, on land granted to Kelso Abbey by King David I of Scotland. As originally built, the church consisted of the chancel, nave and square tower. Following the enlargement of the parish boundaries, the church got enlarged by adding an aisle in 1631. The original entrance on the south wall includes an example of Scoto-Norman / Romanesque stone carving, with a round-topped doorway. A detail of the portal.

Duddingston Kirk located adjacent to Holyrood Park in Duddingston Village, on the east side of the City of Edinburgh. The church was built in or around 1124 by a Norman knight, on land granted to Kelso Abbey by King David I of Scotland. As originally built, the church consisted of the chancel, nave and square tower. Following the enlargement of the parish boundaries, the church got enlarged by adding an aisle in 1631. The original entrance on the south wall includes an example of Scoto-Norman / Romanesque stone carving, with a round-topped doorway.