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	Cambuskenneth Abbey
		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 was one of the more important abbeys in Scotland, due in part to its proximity to the burgh of Stirling, a leading urban centre of the country and sometime capital.
		In 1486 Margaret of Denmark died at nearby Stirling Castle and was buried at the abbey.
	publicliterature.org /en/wikipedia/c/ca/cambuskenneth_abbey.html (351 words)

	Cambuskenneth Abbey Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		In the village of Cambuskenneth, to the east of Stirling.
		Originally known as the Abbey of St Mary or the Abbey of Stirling, Cambuskenneth Abbey rapidly gathered considerable wealth and influence because of its royal patronage and its links with Stirling Castle.
		His body was brought to Cambuskenneth Abbey and he was buried in front of the high altar of the abbey church, alongside his Queen, Margaret of Denmark, who had died in 1486.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /stirling/cambuskenneth/index.html (679 words)

	detailed history of the Abbey Church
		Cambuskenneth was founded by David 1 in 1147, appropriated for the monks of the Order of St.Augustine from Arrouaise Abbey near Arras, France, and dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
		For perpetual endowment David gave the lands adjoining the abbey, lands in the parish of St.Ninians, the lands of Tullibody, with various fishings and tithes, and afterwards conferred on it the church of Clackmannan and lands near Linlithgow.
		A corner of a ruined building known as the Abbey dovecott is to be found east of the bell tower, outwith the present outline of the Abbey.
	homepages.tesco.net /cmkippen/abbeychurchhistory.htm (1969 words)

	Chapter VII. Religious Houses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Cambuskenneth, which, in process of time, became one of the most opulent of the Scottish abbeys, was founded by that monarch in 1147.
		This abbey was sometimes called the Monastery of Stirling, from its vicinity to the town; and the abbots are often designated, in the subscriptions of old charters, abbates de Striveling.
		The abbot of Cambuskenneth is named among those who, in 1423, were sent into England by Murdo, Duke of Albany, to negotiate a treaty concerning the ransom of James I., who had long been detained a captive in that kingdom, and in whose liberty the negotiation terminated.
	www.electricscotland.com /history/stirlingshire/chap7.htm (6357 words)

	Cambuskenneth Abbey - Stirling in Scotland Historic Places to Visit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Benefitting from Royal Patronage of Stirling this became one of the richest abbeys in the country.
		The Abbey was closely involved with the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314: Bruce's Parliament which met here in 1326 was the first to include representatives of Scotland's burghs.
		The Abbey was closed in 1559 and most of the stone was carried away to be re-used for building material.
	www.instirling.com /sight/cambus.htm (172 words)

	The Abbey Inn - Cambuskenneth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Cambuskenneth Red is still a popular variety in the USA, although the last apple trees in the village were removed in the 1960s.
		The remains of Cambuskenneth Abbey lie between the Castle and the Abbey Craig, on a fertile carse within a bend of the river Forth.
		Originally called the Abbey of St. Mary, the Augustinian house was founded by King David I in 1147, was visited by King Edward 1 of Englanf in 1303-4 during one of his numerous invasions of Scotland and was closely involved with the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
	g.msn.com /9SE/1?http://www.abbey-inn-homeweb.co.uk/4685.html?sessionidkey=sessionidval&&DI=6244&IG=2e53c7978b4d4bc78785319988dcab3a&POS=2&CM=WPU&CE=2&CS=AWP&SR=2 (470 words)

	The History Of The Great William Wallace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Cambuskenneth Abbey is near the River Forth (of Firth of Forth fame).
		Abbey Craig, a nearby hill, provided a great place for Wallace and most of his men to camp and watch the oncoming English.
		Recently, archaeological excavations at the Abbey found a lead container with an engraved plaque inscribed with these words: The enclosed leaden casket containing a heart was found beneath Chapter House floor, March 1921, by His Majesty's Office of Works.
	www.coolgoose.com /sites/vinny_india/thehistory.html (3572 words)

	abbey history
		The abbey of Cambuskenneth was founded in 1147 by David 1, King of Scots.
		The right of burial within the church precincts was in the Middle Ages considered a desirable privilege and assurance of future bliss, and became a profitable source of income by the clergy.
		In 1559 John Knox returned to Scotland and at the Reformation there was dissolution and pillage of the Abbey, and the lands held by the Abbey fell to the noble families who had coveted them for so long.
	homepages.tesco.net /cmkippen/history.htm (601 words)

	Places to Visit - Cambuskenneth Abbey, Stirling
		A mile south of Abbey Craig and the Wallace Monument
		the Abbey and its lands passed to the Governor of Stirling Castle
		and some of the stonework of the Abbey was used in the extension of the Castle.
	www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisitcambuskenneth.htm (174 words)

	Historical perspective for Cambuskenneth Abbey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The abbey buildings were pillaged during the wars of the succession; were sacked and in great measure demolished, in 1559, by the iconoclasts of the Reformation; and are now represented by little more than one massive four-storied tower.
		This, 35 feet square and 70 high, is pure First Pointed in style; has a S doorway in a pedimental-headed projection, a polygonal NE stair-turret, and a low saddle-back roof, rising in a thin corbelled parapet; and thence commands a wide and brilliant view.
		The chartulary of the abbey, written on 174 leaves of vellum, is preserved in the Advocates Library in Edinburgh, and was reproduced in facsimile for the Grampian Club in 1872 by W. Fraser.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/features/featurehistory6230.html (772 words)

	Ruins
		Basingwerk Abbey is an abbey ruin near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, in the care of Cadw (Welsh Heritage).
		Battle Abbey, actually named St. Martin's Abbey, is a partially ruined abbey in the village of Battle in East Sussex, England.
		Croxden Abbey was a Cistercian abbey at Croxden, Staffordshire, England.
	www.shortopedia.com /R/U/Ruins (1018 words)

	Cambuskenneth, United Kingdom
		In 1140 David I founded the Augustinian abbey at Cambuskenneth (1mi/1.6km to the east of Stirling) and the Scottish parliament met there a number of times in 1326.
		James III and his wife Margaret of Denmark were buried at Cambuskenneth in the 15th century.
		In 1604 the Earl of Mar decided to use the stones from the abbey for his town residence, so now only a tower and the church's west portal remain.
	www.planetware.com /united-kingdom/cambuskenneth-gb-cen-cam.htm (104 words)

	Overview of Cambuskenneth Abbey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Situated in a bend of the River Forth just south of the village of Cambuskenneth, Stirling Council Area, Cambuskenneth Abbey dates from 1174 when it was founded by King David I. It was occupied by monks of the Augustinian Order and was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
		Intermittently throughout the 14th Century the abbey was pillaged and in 1423 its Abbot was sent to England to negotiate the release of James I from his long captivity.
		In 1908 Cambuskenneth Abbey was acquired by the Crown for maintenance as an Ancient monument.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/features/featurefirst6230.html (199 words)

	Cambuskenneth Abbey
		King Robert the Bruce held a parliament at Cambuskenneth in 1326.
		The Abbey, founded by Augustinians in 1147, is in a good state of preservation.
		James III and his Queen, Margaret of Norway, were buried here in front of the High Altar.
	www.scotcolour.com /castles/cambuskenneth.htm (42 words)

	Cambuskenneth Abbey Picture Photograph Gallery days out in scotland
		This Abbey lies on the site of an Augustinian settlement founded by King David I in 1147.
		Benefitting from the Royal Patronage of the town of Stirling, this became one of the richest abbeys in the country.
		This is a picture of the tower, which is the only major part of the Abbey still standing.
	www.scotlandforvisitors.com /cambuspic.php (141 words)

	Cambuskenneth Abbey Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		A comprehensive gazetteer of the buildings and wide variety of monuments found in Stirling and Central Scotland, prefaced by an introduction to the region's architecture.
		This book brings to life not only the most famous examples of Scottish abbeys, but also many lesser known foundations with the help of maps, plans, photographs and reconstructions, pointing out what can still be seen today.
		Cistercian Abbeys of Britain: Far from the Concourse of Men: David Robinson, Janet Burton, Nicola Coldstream, Glyn Coppack, Richard Fawcett (September, 1998).
	www.undiscoveredscotland.com /stirling/cambuskenneth (856 words)

	The Society of William Wallace Pictures 7
		The abbey is mostly in ruins, but the old bell tower stands intact.
		The uncle who raised Wallace was, according to Blind Harry, the priest of Dunipace, and Dunipace was a dependency of Cambuskenneth, so Wallace was probably often here.
		Legend states that Wallace’s left arm was buried here, the monks taking it from Stirling Bridge where it had been nailed by the English.
	www.drross.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /gallerypages/Galpic7.html (64 words)

	Cambuskenneth Abbey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Visitors can enter the base room of the campanile; the stairs to the upper floors are locked, but are opened for visitors on occasion.
		Cambuskenneth Abbey - site information from Historic Scotland
		This page was last modified 17:03, 31 May 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cambuskenneth_Abbey (402 words)

	Chapter Mechanical Beginnings of Autobiography by James Nasmyth
		My father had received a commission to paint a view of the castle as seen from the ruins of Cambuskenneth Abbey, situated a few miles from the town.
		We arrived at Stirling, and at once proceeded to Cambuskenneth Abbey, where there was a noble old Gothic tower.
		As my father wished to make a model of the Gothic tower, he desired me to draw it carefully, and to take the dimensions of all the chief parts as well as to make detailed sketches of its minor architectural features.
	www.bibliomania.com /2/9/70/117/24596/4.html (825 words)

	Scotland Wedding Information - Scotland Gifts.com UK & USA for the Best of Scotland Online. We bring Scotland to your ...
		Farmer Andrew Rennie and wife Lynne wed at the Cambuskenneth Abbey, near Stirling.
		The Augustinian Abbey, founded in 1140, provided the venue for King Robert the Bruce's parliament in 1326 and was the burial site of King James III in 1488.
		Cambuskenneth Abbey was once a thriving monastic order.
	www.scotlandgifts.com /Products/Wedding/abbey_600.htm (196 words)

	Great Scots: Psychological Perspectives on Scottish History and Leadership
		Holyrood Abbey, in Edinburgh (the Abbey ruins are adjacent to Holyrood Palace, at the bottom of the Royal Mile); in addition, he establishes Kelso Abbey, in
		Melrose Abbey, on the River Tweed (the abbey ruins are shown in photo to the right).
		A major reason for David's establishment of numerous monasteries and abbeys was to provide the educated manpower needed for the administrative structure he envisioned, although the full effects of his programs were not felt until decades after his death.
	www.drl.tcu.edu /Scotland/GreatScots/david.html (1286 words)

	2002_tmpl
		Recently Clan Stirling was lucky enough to forge a new e-mail friendship with Alistair Hill, who lived right across from Cambuskenneth Abbey on the other side of the river forth.
		Mr Hill also mentioned a 1700's print of the abbey that is part of his own personal collection.
		Cambuskenneth Abbey Print from 1773 - submitted by Alistair Hill.
	www.clanstirling.org /Main/news/2002_archive/EpkZEEEElkzwgDLmyP.html (238 words)

	The Abbey Inn - Cambuskenneth
		The Abbey Inn is ideally situated to visit central Scotland and still have a home base.
		Situated in the village of Cambuskenneth and only 15 minutes walk to the town centre of Stirling via a pedestrian bridge over the river Forth, a ten minute drive to the Railway / Bus station or the main motorway connections.
		Ladysneuk road can be accessed from the A907 Alloa road which in turn is only 10 or 15 minutes from junction 9 of the motorway.
	www.abbey-inn-homeweb.co.uk (257 words)

	Stirling in Scotland - Directory of walks and Walking
		Allow yourself a few hours to complete the full circuit, especially if you intend to spend some time at Cambuskenneth Abbey and the Wallace Monument.
		Cross the bridge over the railway lines and follow the road straight down along Shore Road and Abbey Road till it turns into Riverside Drive.
		When you leave the Abbey, walk straight towards the Wallace Monument along Ladysneuk Road.
	www.instirling.com /walks/cambusk.htm (433 words)

	Edinburgh to Inverness via Stirling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In 1864 their remains were accidentally uncovered and a suitable monument to them was erected by Queen Victoria as a 'restoration of the tomb of her ancestors'.
		The Abbey was given to the Earl of Mar at the Reformation (1559) and it is said that he used many of the stones in the building of his palace in Stirling.
		To the left of the railway, opposite Abbey Craig, behind the high wire fence is Cornton Vale Women's Prison, the only one of its kind in Scotland.
	www.lawrieweb.com /eis/eis05.html (1747 words)

	Cambuskenneth Abbey in Stirling - Central Scotland - UK Attraction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Cambuskenneth Abbey in Stirling - Central Scotland - UK Attraction
		An abbey has stood at this peaceful site since 1140 when King David I asked the Augustinians to build one, then called the Abbey of St Mary.
		At its height, in the late 1200s Cambuskenneth had an extensive complex of buildings, including a large church.
	www.ukattraction.com /central-scotland/cambuskenneth-abbey.htm (196 words)

	James III Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		James III lived from 10 July 1451 to 11 June 1488 and was King of Scotland from 3 August 1460 until 11 June 1488.
		James was the eldest son of James II and at the time of his father's accidental death from an exploding cannon at Roxburgh castle he was just 9 years old.
		James was buried at the nearby Cambuskenneth Abbey and his grave is still marked by a large tomb.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /usbiography/monarchs/jamesiii.html (953 words)

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