Arbroath Abbey
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Arbroath Abbey
Image: © James Denham Taken: 1 Jun 2010
The 12th. abbey was founded by William I when he invited Tironesian monks from Kelso to populate the new establishment. Arbroath Abbey is best known for the Scottish Declaration of Independence was written in 1320.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.562574
Longitude
-2.581005