Arbroath Abbey, Angus, Scotland

Arbroath Abbey, founded in 1178 by King William the Lion and consecrated 1197, for a group of Tironensian Benedictine monks from Kelso Abbey, in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. The large round window in the South transept is known as the Round O and was used as a beacon for sailors. The Declaration of Scottish Independence is believed to have been written here by Abbot Bernard in 1320. The building is now managed by Historic Scotland. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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1178 1197 Angus Arbroath Benedictine Declaration Gatehouse Sandstone Triforium

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