Fail Monastery, Trinitarian monastery ruins in Tarbolton, Scotland
The remaining fragments of walls from Fail Monastery stand near Fail Castle cottage along the Water of Fail in South Ayrshire.
Founded in 1201, the monastery served as a center for the Trinitarian Order until its dissolution by the lords of council in 1561.
The Trinitarian friars, known as Red Friars, dedicated their resources to freeing Christian captives from slavery through ransom payments or prisoner exchanges.
The monastery site contains limited structural remains and sits on private property, requiring permission for access near coordinates 55.5259, -4.5024.
Archaeological excavations uncovered a 14th-century sandstone sarcophagus, along with tombstones and holy water stoops during construction work.
Location: South Ayrshire
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 55.52590,-4.50240
Latest update: March 22, 2025 05:10
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