Arbroath in Scotland
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Arbroath Abbey

Arbroath Abbey, in the Scottish town of Arbroath, was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion for a group of Tironensian Benedictine monks from Kelso Abbey. It was consecrated in 1197 with a dedication to the deceased Saint Thomas Becket, whom the king had met at the English court. It was William's only personal foundation — he was buried before the high altar of the church in 1214.

Located at 56.5625, -2.58222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1178 establishments in Scotland, 16th-century disestablishments in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Angus, Christian monasteries in Scotland, History of Angus, Tironensian monasteries, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Angus, Listed monasteries in Scotland, Museums in Angus, Archaeological museums in Scotland, Religious museums in Scotland, Scottish parliamentary locations and buildings

Arbroath

Arbroath or Aberbrothock /ɑrˈbroʊθ/ is a former royal burgh and the largest town in the council area of Angus in Scotland, and has a population of 22,785. It lies on the North Sea coast, around 16 miles ENE of Dundee and 45 miles SSW of Aberdeen. While there is evidence for settlement of the area now occupied by the town that dates back to the Iron Age, Arbroath's history as a town begins in the High Middle Ages with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178.

Located at 56.5586, -2.58278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Large burghs, Ports and harbours of Scotland, Royal burghs, Towns in Angus, Fishing communities in Scotland, Post towns in the DD postcode area

Signal Tower Museum

The Signal Tower is a museum in the coastal town of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

Located at 56.5544, -2.58639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Angus College

Angus College is a college in Arbroath, Scotland, which was founded in 1956. The institute currently teaches around 12,000 students and trainees.

Located at 56.5603, -2.59472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Further education colleges in Scotland, Educational institutions established in 1956, 1956 establishments in Scotland, Education in Angus

Arbroath Infirmary

Arbroath Infirmary is a hospital serving the town of Arbroath and the greater area of Angus, Scotland. Arbroath has a population of over 36,000 and the greater area served is over 60,000. The hospital is situated at the top of Rosemount Road. It is separated into two wings. The Queen Mother wing hosts the maternity, accident and emergency, minor injuries, and isolation units.

Located at 56.5545, -2.5973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hospitals in Angus, NHS Scotland hospitals, Hospitals established in 1845, 1845 establishments in Scotland

St Andrew's Parish Church, Arbroath

St. Andrew's Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland located in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. The church building was constructed in the late 1880s. In 2007 the church underwent extensive refurbishment, funded by donations from the congregation and a grant from the Church of Scotland. The current minister is the Rev. Martin Fair. The church houses the 7th Arbroath Boys Brigade and other youth groups.

Located at 56.5628, -2.58419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Churches in Angus, 1880s establishments in Scotland

St Vigeans Church

St Vigeans Church is a Church of Scotland parish church, serving the parish of the ancient village of St Vigeans on the outskirts of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. The church was rebuilt in the 12th century but not consecrated until 1242 by David de Bernham, Bishop of St Andrews. The church underwent some alteration in the 15th century, but suffered very little change following the Scottish Reformation of 1560.

Located at 56.5768, -2.59029 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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St. John's Methodist Church, Arbroath

St. John's Methodist Church, also known as Totum Kirkie, is a listed building founded by John Wesley on 6 May 1772.

Located at 56.5602, -2.57861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Methodist churches in Scotland, Listed buildings in Angus, Octagonal buildings, 18th-century Methodist church buildings

St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum

St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum, located in the Angus village of St Vigeans, houses an outstanding collection of Pictish carved stones. St Vigeans, close to Arbroath, was the centre of a royal estate in the Early Middle Ages, and was of religious importance as a monastery founded in the 8th century. The present-day St Vigeans Church was built in the 12th century, on a 40-foot mound. The museum displays 38 carved stones which formerly stood upon the old church mound.

Located at 56.577, -2.5904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Angus, Pictish stones