Sic transit gloria mundi / Jedburgh Abbey, Scotland

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Jedburgh Abbey is one of the 4 major abbeys of the Scottish Borders that were built in the 12th century. The abbey was founded in 1138 by King David I of Scotland for Augustinian monks. With Jedburgh, David was also aiming to show to his English neighbours that he could match any grand building in England. The proximity to the English Border meant also that the abbey was badly damaged and rebuilt several times during the Wars of Independence.

The abbey was attacked at least eight times in the 15th and 16th centuries before falling victim – like so many others of its time – to the Reformation.

The architecture is a mix of Romanesque and early Gothic architecture.

 

Submitted: 07/06/2020

Accepted: 08/06/2020

 

Published:

- News UK & Ireland Ltd (United Kingdom (Great Britain)) 15-Jul-2021

- News UK & Ireland Ltd (United Kingdom (Great Britain)) 29-Jul-2021

- TTC Travel Group Limited (Guernsey) 09-Aug-2021

- BBC News & Sport (United Kingdom (Great Britain)) 29-Feb-2024

Done