Newbattle Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Midlothian, Scotland
The stone abbey stands along the River South Esk, featuring a cruciform church measuring 240 feet in length and surrounded by extensive gardens.
King David I of Scotland established the monastery in 1140 with monks from Melrose Abbey, and the church received its dedication in 1234.
The monastery maintained a community of 80 monks and 70 lay brothers who followed strict Cistercian practices and influenced Scottish religious development.
The complex now operates as an educational institution, offering adult learning programs in partnership with Scottish universities since 1937.
The monks of Newbattle pioneered coal mining in Scotland, operating some of the earliest documented mines in the country.
Location: Midlothian
Location: Dalkeith
Inception: 12 century
Website: https://nac.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.89193,-3.06679
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:05
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