The ancient abbey of Jedburgh
by Patricia Hofmeester
Title
The ancient abbey of Jedburgh
Artist
Patricia Hofmeester
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Jedburgh Abbey is a ruined 12th century Augustinian abbey, situated in Jedburgh, on the Borders of Scotland. .
Jedburgh is one of the four great abbeys established in the Scottish Borders in the 1100s. David I founded a priory here in 1138 and raised it to abbey status in 1154. The brethren may have come here from St Quentin Abbey, near Beauvais, France.
Augustinians were priests who for the most part lived a secluded and contemplative life, but also went forth to minister to the people.
Monastic life was largely routine. But the abbey’s border location meant it was caught up in the conflict between Scotland and England in the later Middle Ages. The canons had to evacuate the premises during the Wars of Independence in the 1300s.
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The United Kingdom 06/20/2023
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ART - It Is Good For You 06/20/2023
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