Archaeological sites · North West England
Glenluce Abbey c. 1191-1602
In or near Glenluce.
Glenluce Abbey c. 1191-1602 — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Glenluce Abbey c. 1191-1602 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
Glenluce Abbey, located in the Scottish Lowlands, is an archaeological site founded circa 1191 and active until 1602. It was established by the Cistercian order and is notable for its historical significance and architectural remains. The site offers insights into monastic life during the Middle Ages and is representative of the Cistercian influence in Scotland. Visitors can explore the ruins and the surrounding landscape, which reflects the area's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8897, -4.8315
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 0AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-11497743 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glenluce Abbey c. 1191-1602?
- Glenluce Abbey c. 1191-1602 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 0AF).
- What is Glenluce Abbey c. 1191-1602?
- Glenluce Abbey c. 1191-1602 — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Glenluce Abbey c. 1191-1602?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 0AF.
- How do I get to Glenluce Abbey c. 1191-1602?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 0AF. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.