Restenneth Priory
Restenneth Priory was a monastic house of Augustinian canons founded by Jedburgh Abbey, with the patronage of King Malcolm IV of Scotland, in 1153. Although there is little literary evidence, archaeological evidence strongly indicates that there was a monastery at Restenneth from very early times.
- Tourist attraction
- …dates from 1153
- Description: monastery in Angus, Scotland, UK
- Address: Forfar, DD8 2SZ
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Loch Fithie and Station Park.
Loch Fithie
Lake
Loch Fithie is a small, lowland freshwater loch lying…
Station Park
Station Park is a football ground in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. Station Park is situated 1½ miles west of Restenneth Priory.
Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar
Lowson Memorial Church, Montrose Road, Forfar is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Restenneth Priory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kingsmuir and Forfar.
Dunnichen
Dunnichen is a small village in Angus, Scotland, situated between Letham and Forfar. Dunnichen is situated 2½ miles southeast of Restenneth Priory.
Restenneth Priory
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Latitude
56.65328° or 56° 39′ 12″ north
Longitude
-2.84607° or 2° 50′ 46″ west
Open location code
9C8VM533+8H
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OpenStreetMap feature
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Highlights include Angus Archives and Lunan Well.
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