Restenneth Priory, Medieval monastery near Forfar, Scotland.
The stone church features a 14-meter tower with an octagonal spire, surrounded by the remnants of choir and nave structures.
King Malcolm IV transferred control of Restenneth Priory to Jedburgh Abbey in 1153, establishing it as an Augustinian monastic house.
The remains contain burial sites of Scottish nobility, including Prince John, son of Robert the Bruce, who was laid to rest there in 1327.
The ruins stand adjacent to the Angus Archives, with visitor access through a designated path from the parking area near Forfar.
The lower sections of the tower may date back to 710 AD, when Pictish King Nechtan requested stonemasons from Northumbria to build a church.
Location: Angus
Location: Forfar
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 56.65330,-2.84610
Latest update: March 18, 2025 06:24
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