Ancient ruins
Sweetheart Abbey
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Christine
August 8, 2018
This is a great place to visit.
Graeme
June 8, 2021
Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG2 8BY (35mins-22miles) The story of the founding of Sweetheart Abbey is held to be a testament to the enduring power of love. On 10 April 1273 Lady Devorgilla signed a charter establishing a new Cistercian abbey here in memory of her husband, John Balliol, who had died in 1268.
Roman
August 23, 2018
This splendid red-sandstone ruin of the late 13th century was founded by Lady Dervorgilla of Galloway, in memory of her husband Lord John Balliol. When her husband died in 1268, Lady Dervorgilla, had his heart embalmed and placed in an ivory casket which she carried everywhere with her. On her death, she was laid to rest with her husband's heart and the monks named the abbey in memory of her.
This splendid red-sandstone ruin of the late 13th century was founded by Lady Dervorgilla of Galloway, in memory of her husband Lord John Balliol. When her husband died in 1268, Lady Dervorgilla, had his heart embalmed and placed in an ivory casket which she carried everywhere with her. On her death…
Sarah
July 18, 2022
breathtakingly beautiful place to visit with a fantastic tea room next door that serves wonderful cakes
Former Member
February 7, 2016
A nice wee village with a couple of pubs and a romantic ruined abbey
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