Cathedrals · South East England
Saddell Abbey
Saddell Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
Saddell Abbey is a cathedral in england south east, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1201. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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From the Wikipedia article
Saddell Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery located in western Scotland. The abbey was established in 1160 by Somerled, Lord of Kintyre, who was killed in 1164. The abbey was completed by his son, Ragnall, a few years later. The original layout of the abbey included a church and three adjoining buildings grouped around a cloister. Saddell Abbey is widely known for its important collection of life-sized stone carvings and burial slabs that were constructed from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Historic Environment Scotland established the site as a scheduled monument in 1975.
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Background
History
The abbey was established as a House of Cistercian Monks by Norse nobleman, Somerled, Lord of Kintyre. The abbey was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Somerled established the abbey in 1160, but was killed in 1164 in the Battle of Renfrew. Somerled's son, Ragnall, succeeded his father as Lordy of Kintyre and completed the construction of the abbey. He is also referred to as the abbey's founder.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5318, -5.5119
- Established
- 1201
Sources
- wikidata: Q1775890 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Saddell Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saddell Abbey?
- Saddell Abbey is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.5318°, -5.5119°.
- When was Saddell Abbey built?
- Saddell Abbey dates to 1201.
- What denomination is Saddell Abbey?
- Saddell Abbey is affiliated with Christianity.