Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Wren's Nest
In or near Jedburgh.
Wren's Nest — listed house in Abbey Place, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wren's Nest is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "listed house in Abbey Place, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4764°, -2.5559°.
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Official information
Wren's Nest is a historical site that was originally part of the Abbey and has a rich history dating back to 1610. It was once a renowned boarding school known as the Nest Academy, featuring remnants of 17th and 18th century architecture.
Place summary
Wren's Nest is a historic house located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode TD8. It is designated as a category B listed building, signifying its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4764, -2.5559
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Official site
- jedburgh.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17837048 (CC0)
- commons: Wrens Rest in Abbey place.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wren's Nest?
- Wren's Nest is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6BG).
- What is Wren's Nest?
- Wren's Nest — listed house in Abbey Place, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Wren's Nest?
- Drivers can use postcode TD8 6BG.
- Is Wren's Nest a listed building?
- Wren's Nest is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to Wren's Nest?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6BG. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.