Isle of May Priory
The Isle of May Priory was a monastery and community of Benedictine monks established for 9 monks of Reading Abbey on the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth, Scotland, in 1153, under the patronage of David I of Scotland.
- Ruins
- Description: monestary for a former community of Benedictine monks on the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth, Scotland
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Isle of May and Isle of May High Light.
Isle of May High Light
The Isle of May is located in the north of the outer… Isle of May High Light is situated 1,600 feet northwest of Isle of May Priory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cellardyke and Crail.
Cellardyke
Village
Cellardyke is a village in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Cellardyke is situated 6 miles northwest of Isle of May Priory.
Isle of May Priory
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Latitude
56.18263° or 56° 10′ 58″ north
Longitude
-2.55144° or 2° 33′ 5″ west
Open location code
9C8V5CMX+3C
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
“Isle of May Priory” goes by many names.
Монастырь Святого АдрианаRussian
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Visitor Centre and High Tarn.
Nearby Places
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