Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Jedburgh Abbey Museum
In or near Jedburgh.
Jedburgh Abbey Museum — museum in Jedburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Jedburgh Abbey Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1914. Address: TD8 6JQ. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Jedburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4758°, -2.5543°.
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Official information
Jedburgh Abbey is one of four significant abbeys established in the Scottish Borders during the 1100s, showcasing a blend of Romanesque and early Gothic architecture. Visitors can explore the remains of the abbey, including ancillary buildings and a recreated cloister garden, as well as view early Christian artefacts in the visitor centre.
Place summary
Jedburgh Abbey Museum is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode TD8. Established in 1914, it focuses on the history of the town and the surrounding area. The museum is housed within the historic ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, reflecting its modern era of operation while showcasing the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4758, -2.5543
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Established
- 1914
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369735 (CC0)
- commons: Jedburgh Abbey Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jedburgh Abbey Museum?
- Jedburgh Abbey Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6JQ).
- What is Jedburgh Abbey Museum?
- Jedburgh Abbey Museum — museum in Jedburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Jedburgh Abbey Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode TD8 6JQ.
- When was Jedburgh Abbey Museum built?
- Built or established in 1914.
- How do I get to Jedburgh Abbey Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6JQ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.