Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Crossraguel Abbey
In or near Dailly.
Crossraguel Abbey — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole · 3.1 km
About
Crossraguel Abbey is a named archaeological site in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Crossraguel Abbey is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It was once a Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th century. The site features impressive stone ruins, reflecting the architectural style of its era. Visitors can explore the remnants of the abbey, which provide insight into monastic life in medieval Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3333, -4.7167
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA19 8HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole — 3.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651861 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crossraguel Abbey?
- Crossraguel Abbey is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA19 8HQ).
- What is Crossraguel Abbey?
- Crossraguel Abbey — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Crossraguel Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA19 8HQ.
- How do I get to Crossraguel Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA19 8HQ.