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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUSCARDEN ABBEY (Remains of) | Pluscarden Abbey Pluscarden Abbey Pluscarden Abbey of Pluscarden Pluscardine Abbey |
Alexander Lawson Esqr Rev Reverend] Doctor Wylie Mr. J. P. Meikleham New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland |
012.09 | This name is applied to Pluscarden Abbey situated in a disctrict of that name and about six miles West of Elgin. the precincts - are enclosed by a lofty stone wall in the shape of a square which is entire upon the West, North and East, also part of the South, the remaining portion of the south wall being altogether destroyed. The Abbey which stands about the centre of this square is partly roofed and partly in ruins, the roofed portion comprises the Chapter house which is in the form of an Octagonal Cube the vaulted roof of which is supported by one pillar, together with the part shewn as the arched Kitchen. the latter is now used as a Free Church and seated for 250. The dormitory of the Monks was upon the second floor above the Chapter house and Kitchen. The part formerly used as a church which was in the form of a cross is now in ruins the Western Angle having altogether disappeared. the remaining walls appear to retain their original height and appearance and are in a good state of preservation. "The Abbey was founded by King Alexander II. 1230, in honour of Saint Andrew, and disused about the year 1565. The Monks belonged to the Cistercian order" It is the property of the Earl of Fife Duff House, Banffshire |
| CORN MILL (In Ruins) [Pluscarden Abbey] | Adjacent to the Southern extremity of the building are to be seen the ruins of the Mill used by the Monks for grinding their grain. It is the property of the Earl of Fife Duff House, Banffshire |
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