Pluscarden Abbey

Pluscarden Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery in the glen of the Black Burn, six miles southwest of , Scotland. It was founded in 1230 by Alexander II for the Valliscaulian Order.
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  • Type: Ruin
  • Description: Benedictine monastery in Moray, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as: “Pluscardine Abbey”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dallas and Miltonduff.

Village
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is a small village in , . It is located 12 miles south west of just off the B9010 road. It has a population of between 150 and 200. is situated 2½ miles southwest of Pluscarden Abbey.

Hamlet
is a hamlet 1.5 miles southwest of and is in the Scottish council area of . is situated 3½ miles northeast of Pluscarden Abbey.

Village
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is a small agricultural village in , Scotland. is situated 4 miles north of Pluscarden Abbey.

Pluscarden Abbey

Latitude
57.58333° or 57° 35′ north
Longitude
-3.43333° or 3° 26′ west
Elevation
528 feet (161 metres)
Open location code
9C9RHHM8+8M
Geo­Names ID
2640196
Wiki­data ID
Q2476673
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