Remains of former Cistercian Abbey
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Remains of former Cistercian Abbey
Image: © Douglas Nelson Taken: 21 Aug 2015
The gatehouse section is all that remains of the Cistercian Abbey. It was founded in 1164 by Malcolm IV. It was destroyed during the Reformation and much of the stonework was used to construct buildings in and around Coupar Angus.
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Image Location
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56.543127
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-3.264245