Cambuskenneth Abbey Ruin

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Cambuskenneth Abbey is a ruined Augustinian monastery located on an area of land enclosed by a meander of the River Forth near Stirling in Scotland. Cambuskenneth Abbey was founded by order of King David I around the year 1140. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it was initially known as the Abbey of St Mary of Stirling and sometimes simply as Stirling Abbey. Cambuskenneth was one of the more important abbeys in Scotland, due in part to its proximity to the Royal Burgh of Stirling. Royalty, including English King Edward and later Scottish King Robert the Bruce, prayed regularly at the abbey. Of the once wealthy abbey, mostly only knee-high ruins and exposed foundations remain. Only the 13th century campanile is intact, following an extensive renovation in 1859. The abbey was acquired by the crown in 1908, and it is presently managed by Historic Scotland. The abbey is open to visitors during the summer months. Visitors can enter the base room of the campanile; the stairs to the upper floors are locked, but are opened for visitors on occasion. #Abbey #Belfry #Cambuskenneth #Campanile #Catholic #Cemetery #Church #Graveyard #Historic #King_James #Medieval #Monastery #Religion #Roman #Ruin #Scotland #St_Mary #Stirling #Stone #Tomb #Tower