Crossraguel Abbey, Maybole

Name: Crossraguel Abbey
Address: Maybole, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1655 883113

#2 among attractions in Maybole

Top attraction, Historical place, Monastery

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The Abbey of Saint Mary of Crossraguel is a ruin of a former abbey near the town of Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Although it is a ruin, visitors can still see the original monks’ church, their cloister and their dovecot. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1260 (764 years ago)Coordinates: 55°20'20"N, 4°43'16"W

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Maybole United Kingdom

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+44 1655 883113

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Crossraguel Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Turnberry, Culzean Castle, Turnberry Castle, Electric Brae.

4.6 miW
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