Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw
In or near East Linton.
Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton · 7.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw is a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Sancta Maria Abbey is located in Nunraw, central Scotland. It is a monastic community known for its tranquil setting and historical significance. The abbey serves as a place of worship and contemplation, contributing to the spiritual landscape of the region.
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Background
History
Originally owned by the Cistercian Nuns of Haddington, the area that they settled becoming known as Nunraw (lit. 'Nun's Row'). The Nunnery of Haddington was founded by Ada de Warenne, Countess of Huntingdon and daughter of the Earl of Surrey, soon after the death of Bernard of Clairvaux, and the small evidence that is available suggests that Nunraw was a grange of that convent. The modern monastery was built between 1952 and 1970 (but is unfinished as the abbey church was never built) by architect Peter Rice Whiston (1912-1999). The buildings are Category A listed as "a rare example of a purpose-built monastic abbey to be built in Britain in the 20th century".
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.9213, -2.6519
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Established
- 1946
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw?
- Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4LW).
- What is Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw?
- Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw?
- The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH41 4LW.
- When was Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw built?
- Built or established in 1946.
- How do I get to Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw?
- The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4LW.