Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Priory of Saint Mary
In or near Balmirmer.
Priory of Saint Mary — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carnoustie · 6.2 km
About
Priory of Saint Mary is a named archaeological site in scotland highlands, 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
The Priory of Saint Mary is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is significant for its historical importance and the remnants of monastic architecture. The site offers insights into the religious practices and community life of the period. Visitors can explore the ruins and appreciate the landscape surrounding this notable historical landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5546, -2.7306
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD11 2QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Carnoustie — 6.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11497735 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Priory of Saint Mary?
- Priory of Saint Mary is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD11 2QT).
- What is Priory of Saint Mary?
- Priory of Saint Mary — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Priory of Saint Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Carnoustie, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD11 2QT.
- How do I get to Priory of Saint Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Carnoustie, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD11 2QT.