Culross Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Culross, Scotland.
The stone abbey sits on a steep slope with a cruciform layout, featuring remaining walls, Gothic windows, and a preserved choir section.
Malcolm I, Earl of Fife, established the abbey in 1217, bringing monks from Kinloss Abbey to colonize the religious complex.
The abbey grounds contain medieval carved stones from the 700s, indicating the presence of an earlier Pictish church founded by Saint Serf.
The east section of the abbey functions as an active Church of Scotland parish church, while visitors can examine the preserved architectural elements.
Sir George Bruce transformed the north transept into a tomb house in 1642, adding alabaster effigies of his family members.
Location: Fife
Location: Culross
Inception: 1217
GPS coordinates: 56.05834,-3.62535
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:20
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