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Dundrennan Abbey

abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Dundrennan Abbey was a Cistercian monastery founded in 1142 by Fergus, lord of Galloway. It was colonized from Rievaulx Abbey and was a significant religious site in 12th-century Scotland. Today, only the transept and choir of the abbey remain, showcasing a unique example of the Early Pointed architectural style. The abbey is located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.1

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  2. Scotland - Medieval economy and society

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