When was jedburgh abbey built

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One of the four border abbeys, Jedburgh Abbey was founded by David I in around for Augustinian canons. Explore the fascinating Jedburgh Abbey along with its visitor centre and surrounding herb garden with aromatic plants and a stone display at the west end. The church was built in the Romanesque and early Gothic styles and is remarkably complete.

Remains of the cloister buildings have been uncovered and finds from the excavations, including the 12th century 'Jedburgh comb' and an eighth century shrine are on display.

The visitor centre and part of the church through the cemetery are accessible to those using wheelchairs but there are steps to the herb garden and cloisters. Interpretation boards are at a good height and there is a video in the visitor centre. Visitors with disabilities can be set down at the abbey door. Very occasionally the property has to close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions or other reasons out with our control.

You can also follow closure tweets from welovehistory using hsclosure. Alternatively please call the site before setting off to check they are open. Cookies are required to view this content. Change your preferences at Manage Cookie Settings. Add a room Remove. Add a room. Unfortunately, the proximity to the English Border meant that the abbey was badly damaged and rebuilt several times during the Wars of Independence.

The abbey stands in the centre of Jedburgh and it dominates the town. Although in ruins, the remains of the building are sufficiently intact to still present an impressive profile.

Of all the Border Abbeys, Jedburgh is the one that is easiest to picture in its original splendour. Rather than looking like a building in decline, it almost looks as if the building is in the process of construction and is awaiting a new roof and windows. At the west end of the abbey, you can climb up a very narrow spiral staircase about 2. Throughout the Abbey there are information boards in 5 languages that give more detailed explanations than are usually found in Historic Scotland properties.