Kelso & Kelso Abbey

Category

Library Item

Item no

24416

Title

Kelso & Kelso Abbey

Description

An arched road bridge known as the Kelso Bridge is pictured crossing the wide river Tweed. The Abbey, among other buildings and spires of the Town of Kelso are visible in the background.

Artist / maker

Valentine, James

Date

1865

Size

11.4 x 17.5cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Kelso Bridge crossing the River Tweed towards Kelso Town. In the background Kelso Abbey can be seen.

The town of Kelso came into being as a direct result of the creation of Kelso Abbey in 1128. A small hamlet existed before the completion of the Abbey in 1128 but the settlement started to flourish with the arrival of the monks.

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Landscape > Water > Rivers and streams

Places > Scotland > Borders

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Religion > Religious facilities > Abbeys

Transport > Infrastructure > Road bridges

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