Thursday, August 21, 2014

Jedburgh Abbey - 'an Open Space by a Twist in the River'

Jedburgh Abbey is a ruined Augustine abbey, which was founded in the 12th century. It is situated in the Scottish Borders, 10 miles from the border with England.

The abbey was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was said to contain finery of the best of Norman and early English Architecture.

Jedburgh has been described by 83 different names or spelling. Once called Jedworth, probably meaning 'an open space by a twist in the river.'