Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland)
Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) is a historical site in Fife, North East Scotland, Scotland. Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) is situated nearby to Market Cross of Culross, as well as near the museum Culross Palace.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Culross Abbey and Market Cross of Culross.
Culross Abbey
Church
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Culross Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in Culross, Scotland, headed by the Abbot or Commendator of Culross. Part of it is still used as the local parish church by the Church of Scotland.
Market Cross of Culross
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Culross mercat cross is located in Culross, Fife, Scotland. Now Category A listed, its base dates to the original 16th-century mercat cross. Its shaft and capital, meanwhile, are 1902 replacements, the work of John William Small and Alexander Neilson. Market Cross of Culross is situated 1,100 feet southwest of Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland).
Culross Palace
Museum
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Culross Palace is a late 16th to early 17th century merchant's house in Culross, Fife, Scotland. The palace, or "Great Lodging", was constructed between 1597 and 1611 by Sir George Bruce, the Laird of Carnock. Culross Palace is situated 1,400 feet southwest of Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Culross and Preston Island.
Culross
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Culross is a very attractive village in Fife on the north bank of the Firth of Forth. In the 16th and 17th centuries its merchants grew rich from coal, salt and limestone, trading especially with the Low Countries, and building themselves fine town houses.
Preston Island
Locality
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Preston Island is a former artificial island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. The reclaimed land was once used for salt production, using local coal. It is part of Fife.
Blairhall
Village
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Blairhall is a village in West Fife, Scotland. It is situated 1.1 miles west of Comrie, and 6.7 miles west of Dunfermline. Blairhall is situated 2 miles northeast of Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland).
Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland)
- Type: Historical site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Fife, North East Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.05829° or 56° 3′ 30″ northLongitude
-3.62551° or 3° 37′ 32″ westElevation
177 feet (54 metres)Open location code
9C8R395F+8QGeoNames ID
11497546
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