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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARY'S CONVENT (Remains of) | Nunnery (Remains of) St. Mary's Convent (Remains of) |
Mr Greig Mr Hood, Kames Mr Stevenson, Dedicatory Name Chalmers Caledonia New Statistical Account Redpaths Border History |
028.06 | [Situation] On Sheet 28.6 Eccles was anciently the seat of the Bernardine or Cistercian At what period the first foundation of this nunnery was laid , an account can be derived from history. According to Hoveden and the Melrose Chronicle It was founded a second time in 1151 or according to Cowpar in 1155 by Cospatrick, Earl of March and was Consecrated to the Virgin Mary. The abbreviation of the Late Pharaonic annexed to Howden says that this nunnery was established by the Countess of March. In 1296 during the Interregum In Scotland Adelade Frazer parish of Eccles obtained a letter of restitution in consequence of the fealty sworn to Edward by the Scots. In 1333 Edward III after taking Berwick received the foald of the Courant of Eccles, And of the other Authorities in the adjacent County The Courant of Eccles was visited 13th Novr [November] 1523 by the Duke of Albany. When retreating from Mark Castle he stayed till Midnight then Marched to Lauder, The remains of Eccles Nunnery Now consists of two Cells, once parts of and old Plan, leading from the the Cells to the upper portions of the building.-- |
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[page] 70Parish of Eccles
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