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Roxburgh, Augustinian Friary
No Class (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Roxburgh, Augustinian Friary
Classification No Class (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 58459
Site Number NT73SW 54
NGR NT 717 340
NGR Description NT c. 717 340
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/58459
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Kelso
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
A misunderstanding of a medieval source led to the belief that there was an Augustinian friary situated at Roxburgh, but it is more likely that the source referred to the Franciscan friary of St Peter's which probably stood in the vicinity of the cottage known as 'The Friars'.
Orders of friars were the result of attempts to recapture what was seen as a truly apostolic way of life. The friars attempted to live on the charity of those they ministered to, and were often found in towns and cities across medieval Europe from the twelfth century onwards. In Scotland, the only definite Augustinian friary, in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, was founded in 1267, when Berwick was a Scottish burgh.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
Sbc Note (21 March 2016)
Visibility: This was the site of an archaeological monument, which may no longer be visible.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
Previously also listed under duplicate site NT96SW 510 -CANCELLED. HES (LCK) 11.6.2024
