Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Deer Abbey
In or near Stuartfield.
Deer Abbey — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Wayne Easton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Deer Abbey is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Deer Abbey is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and remains, which provide insight into the region's monastic life. The site is associated with the Cistercian order and dates back to its foundation in the medieval period. Visitors will find ruins of the abbey, which are a testament to its past importance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5233, -2.0541
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB42 5JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Established
- 1219
Sources
- osm: n347758441 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17776732 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Deer Abbey?
- Deer Abbey is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB42 5JY).
- What is Deer Abbey?
- Deer Abbey — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Deer Abbey?
- Drivers can use postcode AB42 5JY.
- When was Deer Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1219.
- How do I get to Deer Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB42 5JY. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.