Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath, Scotland
A walk around the outside of Arbroath Abbey. King William gave the the Abbey independence from its mother church and endowed it generously, including income from 24 parishes, land in every royal burgh and more. The Abbey's monks were allowed to run a market and build a harbour. King John of England gave the Abbey permission to buy and sell goods anywhere in England (except London) toll-free. The Abbey was built over some sixty years using local red sandstone, but gives the impression of a single coherent, mainly 'Early English' architectural design, though the round-arched processional doorway in the western front looks back to late Norman or transitional work. The treforium (open arcade) above the door is unique in Scottish medieval architecture. It is flanked by twin towers decorated with blind arcading. In the summer of 2001 a new visitors' centre was opened to the public beside the Abbey's west front.
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A walk about of Arbroath Abbey, indoors and outdoors.
The new Vistors Center alone is a great place to visit.
The 12th Century Arbroath Abbey, in the Scottish town of Arbroath, was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion for a group of Tironensian Benedictine monks from Kelso Abbey.
King William gave the Abbey independence from its mother church and endowed it generously, including income from 24 parishes, land in every royal burgh and more. The Abbey's monks were allowed to run a market and build a harbour. King John of England gave the Abbey permission to buy and sell goods anywhere in England (except London) toll-free.
The Abbey, which was the richest in Scotland, is most famous for its association with the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath, believed to have been drafted by Abbot Bernard, who was the Chancellor of Scotland under King Robert I.
Since 1947, a major historical re-enactment commemorating the Declaration's signing has been held within the roofless remains of the Abbey church. The celebration and many other events are now run by the Arbroath Abbey Time Themes a local charity, and tells the story of the events which led up to the signing. This is not an annual event; the most recent performances have been in August 2000 and 2005 but more are planned. However, a special event to mark the signing is held every year on the 6th of April and involves a street procession and short piece of street theater.
The Abbey fell into ruin after the Reformation. From 1590 onward, its stones were raided for buildings in the town of Arbroath. This continued until 1815 when steps were taken to preserve the remaining ruins.
On Christmas Day 1950, the Stone of Destiny was stolen from Westminster Abbey. On April 11, 1951, the missing stone was found lying on the site of the Abbey's altar.
In 2005 The Arbroath Abbey campaign was launched. The campaign seeks to gain World Heritage Status for the iconic Angus landmark that was the birthplace of one of Scotland's most significant documents, the Declaration of Arbroath.[2] Campaigners believe that the Abbey's historical pronouncement makes it a prime candidate to achieve World Heritage Status. MSP Alex Johnstone wrote Clearly, the Declaration of Arbroath is a literary work of outstanding universal significance by any stretch of the imagination In 2008, the Campaign Group Chairman, Councillor Jim Millar launched a public petition to reinforce the bid explaining We're simply asking people to, local people especially, to sign up to the campaign to have the Declaration of Arbroath and Arbroath Abbey recognised by the United Nations. Essentially we need local people to sign up to this campaign simply because the United Nations demand it.
An historic monument in the royal burgh of Arbroath, Angus, Arbroath Abbey was originally founded for the grey-clad monks of the order of Tiron in 1178 by King William the Lion.
It was St Thomas of Canterbury's apparent supernatural intervention in the capture of King William at Alnwick in 1174 that prompted him to establish the abbey after his return from imprisonment in Normandy.
The presbytery at the east end was the first part of the building completed by the king's death in 1214 and it was here that William the Lion was buried 19 years before the final consecration of the abbey in 1233.
The Declaration of Arbroath, which confirmed the nobility's support of Scottish independence of English domination, was signed at the abbey in 1320.
The abbey is maintained by Historic Scotland, who built a major new visitor centre which opened in 2001. This cost £1.8 million and is of a modern design, yet sympathetic to the existing structure of the abbey.
The centre provides extensive displays and allows interpretation of the abbey remains and explains the significance of the Declaration of Arbroath.
4K. ARBROATH ABBEY. AUGUST 2017. (The Declaration Of Arbroath).
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Arbroath Abbey, in the Scottish town of Arbroath, was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion for a group of Tironensian Benedictine monks from Kelso Abbey. (The Tironensian Order / Order of Tiron had its origins in the forest of Craon, on the borders of Brittany and Maine. There, Bernard of Tiron (d. 1117), a Benedictine monk, joined fellow ascetics, Robert of Arbrissel (founder of Fontevault) and Vitalis of Mortain (founder of Savigny), to live as hermits). It was consecrated in 1197 with a dedication to the deceased Saint Thomas Becket, whom the king had met at the English court. It was William's only personal foundation & he was buried before the high altar of the church in 1214. The last Abbot was Cardinal David Beaton, who in 1522 succeeded his uncle James to become Archbishop of St Andrews. The Abbey is cared for by Historic Scotland and is open to the public throughout the year (entrance charge). The distinctive red sandstone ruins stand at the top of the High Street in Arbroath.
King William gave the Abbey independence from its mother church and endowed it generously, including income from 24 parishes, land in every royal burgh and more. The Abbey's monks were allowed to run a market and build a harbour. King John of England gave the Abbey permission to buy and sell goods anywhere in England (except London) toll-free.The Abbey, which was the richest in Scotland, is most famous for its association with the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath, believed to have been drafted by Abbot Bernard, who was the Chancellor of Scotland under King Robert I.
Since 1947, a major historical re-enactment commemorating the Declaration's signing has been held within the roofless remains of the Abbey church. The celebration and many other events are now run by the Arbroath Abbey Timethemes a local charity, and tells the story of the events which led up to the signing. This is not an annual event; the most recent performances have been in August 2000 and 2005 but more are planned. However, a special event to mark the signing is held every year on the 6th of April and involves a street procession and short piece of street theatre.The Abbey fell into ruin after the Reformation. From 1590 onward, its stones were raided for buildings in the town of Arbroath. This continued until 1815 when steps were taken to preserve the remaining ruins.
On Christmas Day 1950, the Stone of Destiny was stolen from Westminster Abbey. On April 11, 1951, the missing stone was found lying on the site of the Abbey's altar. In 2005 The Arbroath Abbey campaign was launched. The campaign seeks to gain World Heritage Status for the iconic Angus landmark that was the birthplace of one of Scotland's most significant documents, the Declaration of Arbroath. Campaigners believe that the Abbey's historical pronouncement makes it a prime candidate to achieve World Heritage Status. MSP Alex Johnstone wrote Clearly, the Declaration of Arbroath is a literary work of outstanding universal significance by any stretch of the imagination In 2008, the Campaign Group Chairman, Councillor Jim Millar launched a public petition to reinforce the bid explaining We're simply asking people to, local people especially, to sign up to the campaign to have the Declaration of Arbroath and Arbroath Abbey recognised by the United Nations. Essentially we need local people to sign up to this campaign simply because the United Nations demand it.
Note: The core content contained in the above combined articles, was originally written several A.N. Others + myself, then combined. It was all re-formatted, re-edited, with the spelling & grammar corrected, then added to where pertinent, before being updated by me, myself, and I, to suit this subject matter more exclusively.
Thank you to all those involved.
Places to see in ( Arbroath - UK )
Places to see in ( Arbroath - UK )
Arbroath or Aberbrothock is a former royal burgh and the largest town in the council area of Angus in Scotland. Arbroath lies on the North Sea coast, around 16 miles ENE of Dundee and 45 miles SSW of Aberdeen.
While there is evidence for settlement of the area now occupied by the town that dates back to the Iron Age, Arbroath's history as a town begins in the High Middle Ages with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178. Arbroath grew considerably during the Industrial Revolution owing to the expansion of firstly the flax and secondly the jute industries and the engineering sector. A new harbour was built in 1839 and by the 20th century, Arbroath had become one of the larger fishing ports in Scotland.
The town is notable as the home of the Declaration of Arbroath, as well as the Arbroath smokie. The town's football team, Arbroath Football Club, hold the world record for the highest number of goals scored in a professional football match. They won 36–0 against Aberdeen Bon Accord in the Scottish Cup in 1885.
Arbroath is located on the North Sea coast in eastern Scotland 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Dundee, within the Angus region. Geologically, Arbroath sits predominantly on Old Red Sandstone. Lower-lying parts of the town were below sea level during and immediately after the last ice age.
Arbroath is located 98 miles (158 km) northeast of Glasgow, 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Aberdeen and 77 miles (124 km) from Edinburgh. The neighbouring villages of St Vigeans, Carmyllie, Friockheim, Colliston and Inverkeilor are considered part of Arbroath for the purposes of council representation, and together with Carnoustie, share the 01241 telephone area code with Arbroath.
Tourism plays some part in the Arbroath economy, with Arbroath Abbey attracting over 14,000 visitors each year. Attractions during the summer months include the Seafront Spectacular, which includes an airshow, and the Seafest which is themed around Arbroath's maritime heritage. There is also a re-enactment of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath
Arbroath is home to Kerr's Miniature Railway, the oldest miniature railway in Scotland, which has been operating since 1935 and which at its height, in 1955, saw 60,000 visitors. The town also features a multimillion-pound Harbour Visitor Centre, located close to the Town Quay.
The A92 road connects Arbroath to Dundee and Fife to the south west, and Stonehaven in the north east. Arbroath has a modest public bus transport system, with the Arbroath Bus Station serving as the town's main terminus.
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Arbroath Abbey
Arbroath Abbey occupies a special place in Scottish history for its role in establishing Scottish independence from England. The roots of that link go back to 1305, when the Pope recognised Edward I's claim to the Scottish throne. Then in 1306 Robert the Bruce made his bid for the throne by murdering his main rival, John Comyn, in a church in Dumfries. The Pope excommunicated Bruce for his actions.
But by 1320 Pope John XXII hoped to interest Bruce and Edward II of England in a new Crusade. When he sent letters to Bruce, he did not address him as king, probably because he did not want to alienate Edward, who still claimed the Scottish throne. Bruce refused to read the Pope's letters, and instead instigated the drafting of an extraordinary document asserting Scottish right to rule itself, free of English influence. This document, a declaration of Scottish independence, was written at Arbroath Abbey, under Abbot Bernard, who also served as Bruce's chancellor.
Abbot Bernard did not write the Declaration himself; that task probably fell to Alexander Kinninmund, a member of the embassy that travelled to Rome to present the Declaration to the Pope, or perhaps to Walter Twynholm, who later served as King Robert's chancellor.
The Declaration is couched in the form of a letter, and appeals to the Pope to remove King Robert's excommunication and acknowledge Scotland's right to rule itself. It does this in the most stirring language, claiming, 'For as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any condition be brought under English rule... It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom.'
Places to see in ( Arbroath - UK )
Places to see in ( Arbroath - UK )
Arbroath or Aberbrothock is a former royal burgh and the largest town in the council area of Angus in Scotland. Arbroath lies on the North Sea coast, around 16 miles ENE of Dundee and 45 miles SSW of Aberdeen.
While there is evidence for settlement of the area now occupied by the town that dates back to the Iron Age, Arbroath's history as a town begins in the High Middle Ages with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178. Arbroath grew considerably during the Industrial Revolution owing to the expansion of firstly the flax and secondly the jute industries and the engineering sector. A new harbour was built in 1839 and by the 20th century, Arbroath had become one of the larger fishing ports in Scotland.
The town is notable as the home of the Declaration of Arbroath, as well as the Arbroath smokie. The town's football team, Arbroath Football Club, hold the world record for the highest number of goals scored in a professional football match. They won 36–0 against Aberdeen Bon Accord in the Scottish Cup in 1885.
Arbroath is located on the North Sea coast in eastern Scotland 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Dundee, within the Angus region. Geologically, Arbroath sits predominantly on Old Red Sandstone. Lower-lying parts of the town were below sea level during and immediately after the last ice age.
Arbroath is located 98 miles (158 km) northeast of Glasgow, 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Aberdeen and 77 miles (124 km) from Edinburgh. The neighbouring villages of St Vigeans, Carmyllie, Friockheim, Colliston and Inverkeilor are considered part of Arbroath for the purposes of council representation, and together with Carnoustie, share the 01241 telephone area code with Arbroath.
Tourism plays some part in the Arbroath economy, with Arbroath Abbey attracting over 14,000 visitors each year. Attractions during the summer months include the Seafront Spectacular, which includes an airshow, and the Seafest which is themed around Arbroath's maritime heritage. There is also a re-enactment of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath
Arbroath is home to Kerr's Miniature Railway, the oldest miniature railway in Scotland, which has been operating since 1935 and which at its height, in 1955, saw 60,000 visitors. The town also features a multimillion-pound Harbour Visitor Centre, located close to the Town Quay.
The A92 road connects Arbroath to Dundee and Fife to the south west, and Stonehaven in the north east. Arbroath has a modest public bus transport system, with the Arbroath Bus Station serving as the town's main terminus.
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Arbroath Abbey Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the Abbey in Arbroath on ancestry visit to Angus. Arbroath Abbey, in the Scottish town of Arbroath, was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion for a group of Tironensian Benedictine monks from Kelso Abbey in the Scottish Borders. It was consecrated in 1197 with a dedication to the deceased Saint Thomas Becket, whom the king had met at the English court. It was William's only personal foundation, he was buried before the high altar of the church in 1214. The last Abbot was Cardinal David Beaton, who in 1522 succeeded his uncle James to become Archbishop of St Andrews in Fife
Arbroath abbey
King William gave the Abbey independence from its mother church and endowed it generously, including income from 24 parishes, land in every royal burgh and more. The Abbey's monks were allowed to run a market and build a harbour. King John of England gave the Abbey permission to buy and sell goods anywhere in England (except London) toll-free.[2]
The Abbey, which was the richest in Scotland, is most famous for its association with the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath, believed to have been drafted by Abbot Bernard, who was the Chancellor of Scotland under King Robert I.
Since 1947, a major historical re-enactment commemorating the Declaration's signing has been held within the roofless remains of the Abbey church. The celebration and many other events are now run by the Arbroath Abbey Timethemes a local charity, and tells the story of the events which led up to the signing. This is not an annual event; the most recent performances have been in August 2000 and 2005 but more are planned. However, a special event to mark the signing is held every year on the 6th of April and involves a street procession and short piece of street theatre.
The Abbey fell into ruin after the Reformation. From 1590 onward, its stones were raided for buildings in the town of Arbroath. This continued until 1815 when steps were taken to preserve the remaining ruins.
On Christmas Day 1950, the Stone of Destiny was stolen from Westminster Abbey. On April 11, 1951, the missing stone was found lying on the site of the Abbey's altar.
In 2005 The Arbroath Abbey campaign was launched.[3] The campaign seeks to gain World Heritage Status for the iconic Angus landmark that was the birthplace of one of Scotland's most significant documents, the Declaration of Arbroath.[4] Campaigners believe that the Abbey’s historical pronouncement makes it a prime candidate to achieve World Heritage Status. MSP Alex Johnstone wrote Clearly, the Declaration of Arbroath is a literary work of outstanding universal significance by any stretch of the imagination[5] In 2008, the Campaign Group Chairman, Councillor Jim Millar launched a public petition to reinforce the bid explaining We're simply asking people to, local people especially, to sign up to the campaign to have the Declaration of Arbroath and Arbroath Abbey recognised by the United Nations. Essentially we need local people to sign up to this campaign simply because the United Nations demand it
Arbroath Abbey part 1
A look around Arbroath Abbey. The story of the monks of Arbroath Abbey began in France in about 1105. In that year Abbot Bernard left the abbey of St. Cyprien, in Poiters, to form a new monastery. He eventually alighted on a place called Tiron, from which his new order took its name.
The Tironensians, a reformed order of Benedictine monks, soon attracted the attention of the saintly Prince David of Scotland, who in about 1113 invited them to establish an abbey at Selkirk. By the time they relocated to Kelso, in about 1128, to be closer to the royal castle of Roxburgh, Prince David was ruling as King David 1.
David's successors maintained a particular affection for the Tironensians, perhaps partly because the order was only minimally represented in England. David himself established another abbey at Lesmahagow, whilst one of his grandsons, David earl of Hintingdon, founded Lindores Abbey in about 1190. But the most magnificently endowed Tironensian house in Scotland was to be that at Arbroath, established in 1178 by another of David's grandsons King William 1.
Few particulars are known about the earliest abbots of Arbroath, other than the less-than-happy abbacies of Robert, the eighth abbot, and Henry, the thirteenth. According to the historian Fordun, Robert was expelled by his monks in 1267. He appealed to the pope, but without any success. Henry appears to have been even less popular; in the early 1290's his monks complained to Pope Nicholas 1V that Henry harried them 'with the strings of affliction and the bites of persecution'. Henry's position remained secure, however, since he enjoyed the support of King John Balliol.
Since 1947, a major historical re-enactment commemorating the Declaration's signing has been held within the rooless remains of the Abbey he celebration and many other events are now run by the Arbroath Abbey Timethemes, a local charity, and tells the story of the events which led up to the signing. This is not an annual event; the most recent performances have been in August 2000 and 2005 but more are planned. However, a special event to mark the signing is held every year on the 6th of April and involves a street procession and short piece of street theatre.
Arbroath Pageant (1947)
Unissued / Unused material.
Title - 'Arbroath's historical pageant. At the request of the people of Arbroath, the management of this theatre has pleasure in showing this full length silent film of the Arbroath historical pageant'.
Townspeople of Arbroath, Scotland stage an historical pageant in the grounds of the Abbey to commemorate the signing of the town charter by King Robert the Bruce. Scotland.
CU King Robert. Various shots of the ceremony in the ruined Abbey, the walls are the only parts standing. MS pan walls of Abbey. LS the barons leaving on horseback after the declaration of Independence had been signed.
Various shots of the ceremony. MS a baron signing the declaration at the King's throne. Various shots of the ruined Abbey. MS foot soldiers leaving. MS the Abbott leading the procession to the King. MS street in Arbroath. LS Abbey. MS signing charter.
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Arbroath Abbey
Founded in 1178 for monks of the Tironensian order by King William the Lion, Arbroath Abby is famous in Scottish history For its association with the Declaration of Arbroath.
Arbroath Abbey
Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. The town is internationally famous as the home of the Declaration of Arbroath, the statement of Scottish independence signed by the nobility in the 14th century. Arbroath Abbey, the town's ancient ruined abbey is central to the story of the declaration and remains a key Scottish tourist attraction today.
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Arbroath Abbey Declaration 2008
Some clips of the Arbroath Abbey Pageant Society's 2008 commemoration of the signing of the Scottish declaration of independence
Arbroath Abbey part 2.
More from Arbroath Abbey. The Abbey church in it's heyday would have been impressive to look at. The high altar was situated at the top of the church, and was where daily masses were celebrated. However, there were a total of twelve altars, with their own chapels at which daily masses also took place.
The abbey's cloister complex was home to a range of activities, from eating to sleeping and from teaching novices to discussing matters of the day.
In 1329 King Robert 1, on his deathbed, at last receives papal recognition of Scotland's right to independence.
In 1446 The Ogilvies and the Lindsays argue over which of them should be bailie of Arbroath Abbey.
In 1560 The Reformation ends Scotland's ties with Rome and brings monastic life at Arbroath to a close.
In 1816 A marble effigy thought to represent William the Lion is found during clearance work.
In 1951 Scottish students remove the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey to Arbroath, where they deposit it beside the high altar.
The Scottish referendum Arbroath abbey 6th april 2014
Arbroath Abbey
The majestic ruined abbey in Arbroath, Scotland. I have an affinity for ruined churches.
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Arbroath Abbey 6 April 2015
Declaration
arbroath abbey 6th april 2014
declaration of arbroath 1320
The Declaration of Arbroath
The Declaration of Arbroath dated April 6th 1320 was Scotland's appeal to the Pope that Scotland should be an independent nation, free from English rule. Probably written by Bernard Linton, Abbot of Arbroath Abbey, the single surviving copy is sealed by 51 Scottish nobles and magnates.
The date of the declaration is celebrated in the USA as Tartan Day and the document was used as the basis for the American Declaration of Independence.
The film features Jock Ferguson of Herald Events as the Bruce and was filmed and edited by Colin Maxwell.
Music - Virtutes Vocis by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a CC Attribution 3.0.
Arbroath Abbey
Some of my favourite clips of Arbroath Abbey, including a replica of the declaration of Scottish Independence, being shown to Alex Salmond. I do not own copyright to the background music and have been unsuccessful in finding its' origin