Newbattle Abbey, St Mary's Church
Burial Vault (Period Unassigned), Church (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Newbattle Abbey, St Mary's Church
Classification Burial Vault (Period Unassigned), Church (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Lothian Vault; Lothian Burial Ground; Newbattle Abbey Policies
Canmore ID 53447
Site Number NT36NW 21
NGR NT 33221 66148
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/53447
- Council Midlothian
- Parish Newbattle
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District Midlothian
- Former County Midlothian
NT36NW 21 33221 66148.
(NT 3322 6614) Church (NR) (site of)
OS 6" map (1968)
When Newbattle Abbey fell into decay (the Abbey - see NT36NW 14 - was secularised in 1589) it was rebuilt at this site, re-using the original stone. This church, which stood within a burial ground, was in use as the parish church until 1727 when it was removed to its present position (NT 3311 6606), the same stones again being used. It was dedicated to St Mary. The only part remaining at this site is a small vault, called the Lothian Vault.
J C Carrick 1907; Name Book 1853; H Scott 1915
No portion of the old church is now visible at this site, the Lothian Vault having been remodelled in recent times.
Visited by OS (JFC) 13 September 1954
Previous field report confirmed.
Visited by OS (BS) 30 October 1975
NT36NW 14.00 3335 6602 Newbattle Abbey House
NT36NW 14.01 33120 66349 Walled Garden
NT36NW 14.02 33188 66244 Orangery
NT36NW 14.03 33115 65881 Port Lodge
NT36NW 14.04 33114 65781 Riverside Cottages, stables
NT36NW 14.05 3 6 East Bridge
NT36NW 14.06 3 6 West Bridge
NT36NW 15.00 3340 6604 Garden and Sundial
NT36NW 16.00 3331 6604 Monk's Well
NT36NW 17.00 3316 6576 King David's Gate
NT36NW 18.00 3315 6574 King David's Well
NT36NW 20.00 331 657 Monkland Wall
NT36NW 21.00 33221 66148 St Mary's Church
NT36NW 22.00 3321 6619 Archbishop Leighton's house
NT36NW 118 33317 65896 Grotto, Ice-house and grotto bridge
